Young Adult Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry Vision and Guidelines
- Young Adult Ministry Advisory Board
- Looking for a Parish near you?
- Looking for events in your area? ~ 2010 Event Calendar
- Bi-Monthly Emails
- Young Adults at the Religious Education Congress 2010
- THEOLOGY on TAP ~ 2010
- Young Adult Ministry Training and Specialization ~ 2010
- Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry Liturgy~ 2010
- Evenings of Prayer
- Spiritual Direction and Retreat Resources
- Social Justice and Peace Resources
- For more info on Young Adult Ministry
Additional Web Resources:
- Facebook page / Facebook Fan page
- San Fernando Region Young Adults
- OLA (Los Angeles) Region Young Adults
- San Gabriel Region Young Adults
- Contact Information
Young Adult Ministry Vision
The Division of Young Adult Ministry in the Office of Religious Education works with parish young adult ministry coordinators, pastoral ministers, campus ministers, volunteers and young adults supporting single and married Catholics in their late teens, twenties and thirties.
Our mission is the development of leadership for young adults in the context of their particular community. We explore, respect, and foster understandings of cultural diversity, developmental stages, human sexuality and relationships, styles of spirituality, social justice and human dignity.
We support approaches that are relevant to young adults today and offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual enrichment and reflection, leadership development, community outreach, and social networking with other young adults throughout the Los Angeles Archdiocese.
Young Adult Ministry Advisory Board (YAMAB)
It is the mission of the YAMAB to help coordinate the vision and the implementation of the training and formation for those involved in Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This team exists as part of the mission of the Office of Religious Education and gathers on a monthly basis. The YAMAB consists of lay ecclesial leaders or religious involved in Young Adult Ministry or other ministries associated with young adults from each region of the Archdiocese and local universities.
Looking for a Parish near you?!
We are happy to share that over 45 parishs / university communities in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles currently have an intentional ministry for young adults. If you are looking for a community with an active young adult ministry near you, check out the file below.
Find local events for young adults on our Google Calendar!
This calendar offers events posted by each of our 5 regions (San Fernando, Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, Our Lady of the Angels (LA Area) and San Pedro! You must create your own google account to access the calendar. Once you do, simply search for YaminLA!
Get Our Bi-Monthly Emails!
If you would like to be added to our bi-monthly email blast which include opportunities for social, spiritual, service and leadership opportunities, email Theresa Thibodeaux at tathibodeaux@la-archdiocese.org and say, "add me to the list!"
Young Adults at Religious Education Congress March 2010
The Religious Education Congress, held annually at the Anaheim Convention Center is an incredible opportunity to meet thousands (we're talking over 30,000!) young adults and adult Catholics who are eager to learn more about and celebrate being Catholic. For more information and to register visit www.recongress.org. Check out the "Young Adult Events" page in the Registration Guidebook page 22!
Renew International's THEOLOGY on TAP ~ Team Training Jan. '10 
In the months of July and August we host 4-8 weeks of Renew International's Theology-On-Tap, which is a 4 week speaker series for young adults in their late teens, 20s and 30s.
If you are interested in being a member of one of our 5 Regional Teams, or in bringing Theology on Tap to your community, there will be a Team Training Day on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at the USC CAtholic Center. Please save the date and contact Theresa for more info. Registration Flyer here.
Come! Bring a friend! We will see you there!
Young Adult Ministry Specialization/ Training ~ Feb. 20 & 21, 2010
This two day Training opportunity/Specialization will be offered twice a year in August/September and February/March.
This specialization is designed for both adults and young adults who work in or volunteer in young adult ministry at a parish or university. This specialization gives a basic overview of how to develop and implement a young adult ministry program in your community. The session is based on the U.S. Bishop's document "Sons and Daughters of the Light " which gives a basic framework for young adult ministry.
For more information or to register, contact Theresa Thibodeaux (213) 637-7498 or tathibodeaux@la-archdiocese.org.
Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry Liturgical Celebration
October 2010 marks our 15th annual “Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry Liturgy,” an event which recognizes the contributions that young adults make to the life of our local faith communities.
To view photos of our “Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry” 2009 Recognition Mass Saturday, see our facebook page!
Evenings of Prayer
Advent Evening of Prayer. An annual evening for young adults from across the Archdiocese to gather and be refreshed in the journey during Advent. It is a time to come be with friends and spend some "quiet time" reflecting about this season of waiting. It is also a great way to make new friends and renew past friendships.
Lenten Evening of Prayer . An annual evening for young adults from across the Archdiocese to gather and be refreshed in the journey during Lent. A time to come be with friends and spend some "quiet time" reflecting about this season of change and renewal.
Contacts
- Theresa Thibodeaux , Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, 213 637 7498, or email: tathibodeaux@la-archdiocese.org
- Melinda Evangelista , Ministry Support, 213 637 7358 or email: mevangelista@la-archdiocese.org
