As Darkness Gives Way to Light
The Winter Solstice is almost upon us. Very soon
our days will be at their darkest. How appropriate
it is for us to celebrate God "in the flesh" in
the coming days and weeks. Just as the prophets
foretold, the people who walked in darkness will
see Jesus, God's great Light! Then as each passing
day grows brighter, cold will give way to warmth,
and the deadness of winter will bring new life to
our waiting world.
As we prepare a way in the desert, we offer you
the following:
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Ladders Online
is sent to all Primary Youth Ministry
Contacts, Athletic Directors, DREs, Campus
Ministers, and anyone who requests it. If you
have a specific role regarding young people in
your parish or school, this is the vehicle we
use to communicate. Please only unsubscribe if
you have given up that post. Also feel free to
invite your friends to subscribe. Just have
then send their email address to
CYM.
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If you went to NCYC, please take a moment to
complete the
Evaluation
Form
for group leaders. The on-line forms will be
available until Friday, January 9, 2004. In
addition, there is a limited quantity of 2003
NCYC merchandise
remaining. An order form with reduced
prices is available on the
NFCYM
website. Orders should be sent directly to the
Diocese of Galveston-Houston.
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Primary Youth Ministry contacts should have
received information about the
Rally for Life and Youth
Mass
in Washington on January 22, 2004. CYM is
again honoring the preference voiced by many
to schedule transportation arrangements for
the event independently. The office is happy
to assist groups in finding partners with whom
to share busses, etc. CYM will be sending out
updates (via e-mail) on event details and
further developments as we receive info from
the event coordinators.
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The
2004 Youth Ministry
Resource Manual
Living Justice, Proclaiming Peace is
now available from CYM. This annual resource
includes 13 sessions with activities, prayer
experiences, and reflections on the topic of
social justice. Because CYM buys in bulk, your
copies are just $10 and available by emailing
CYM.
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The Saint Mary's Press
Ambassador of Christ
Recognition Awards
honor extraordinary individuals who touch the
hearts of teens and enliven in them the
Christian spirit.
Nominate someone today!
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Ministry Training Source
(MTS) is a non-profit organization serving lay
ministers, as well as ministry training and
formation organizations, through the
development of ministry formation/ education
courses and tools. MTS specializes in distance
learning, computer-based learning, and useful
electronic resources for ministry. Check their
site for great resources!
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Have you signed on to the
CYM Online Directory
yet? If you're a volunteer in any form of
youth ministry visit the site today and stay
connected!
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The session of the
Youth Ministry Institute
(YMI) scheduled for December 13th will be
rescheduled. Please visit the YMI page or
check future editions of Ladders Online for
more information.
Quotable:
"Brothers and sisters: Rejoice in the Lord
always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your
kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your
requests known to God. Then the peace of God that
is beyond all understanding will guard your hearts
and minds in Christ Jesus. " Phil. 4:4-7
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