APYM 2023-2024 gatherings
- Gathering #1 - Dec 7, 2023 at Sacred Heart, Glyndon
- Gathering #2 - Jan 31, 2024 Bosco Day at St. Gabriel
- Gathering #3 - March 13, 2024 at St. Bernadette/Christ the King
- Gathering #4 - May 21, APYM & BACM Day Retreat Day
APYM 1st Gathering: Dec 7, 2023
9:30-10am Gather, light breakfast
10:00-10:15am Welcome & Opening Prayer [KP]
10:15-10:20am Ice Breaker [TR]
10:20-10:50am Ken DeMoll's talk
10:50-11:20am Rena (current Confirmation requirements, age discussion, the pilot study, Q&A etc)
11:30am-12pm Mass (might be 12pm, waiting to confirm time)
12:00-12:30pm LUNCH
12:30-1:00pm Panelists introductions
Panelists: Tom Mackin (St. Mark, Fallston), Nathan McVey(St. Joan of Arc), Tim Janiszewski(Our Lady of the Chesapeake)
Panelists speak for 5 min on their program, general approach; they should bring any materials used for their program. Panelists should mention why they like their program and what they would change (if anything).
1:00-2:30pm Breakout. Opportunity to attend 2 small group breakouts so that attendees can discuss more than 1 program.
2:30-2:50pm Closing discussions
(1) How will you change your program? (2) Have participants come up with a goal and 2 simple steps to meet the goal to hold them accountable.
2:50-3:00pm Closing Prayer/Cleanup/Dismissal
9:30-10am Gather, light breakfast
10:00-10:15am Welcome & Opening Prayer [KP]
10:15-10:20am Ice Breaker [TR]
10:20-10:50am Ken DeMoll's talk
10:50-11:20am Rena (current Confirmation requirements, age discussion, the pilot study, Q&A etc)
11:30am-12pm Mass (might be 12pm, waiting to confirm time)
12:00-12:30pm LUNCH
12:30-1:00pm Panelists introductions
Panelists: Tom Mackin (St. Mark, Fallston), Nathan McVey(St. Joan of Arc), Tim Janiszewski(Our Lady of the Chesapeake)
Panelists speak for 5 min on their program, general approach; they should bring any materials used for their program. Panelists should mention why they like their program and what they would change (if anything).
1:00-2:30pm Breakout. Opportunity to attend 2 small group breakouts so that attendees can discuss more than 1 program.
2:30-2:50pm Closing discussions
(1) How will you change your program? (2) Have participants come up with a goal and 2 simple steps to meet the goal to hold them accountable.
2:50-3:00pm Closing Prayer/Cleanup/Dismissal
APYM 3rd Gathering: March 13 @ St. Bernadine, Glen Burnie
Speakers:
Dr. Pat: Creating a Sustainable Ministry
Kenn: Productivity and Focus
Rosalyn Thackston: Social Media & Communications
Roundtable discussion/Lisa Noel leading: Making Your Youth Night Engaging
9:30 am - Check In/Hospitality
10:00 am - Welcome/Prayer(KP) Icebreaker (Lisa)
10:15 am - Topic 1: Creating a Sustainable Ministry (Dr. Pat)
10:30 am - Discussion
10:45 am - Topic 2: Productivity and Focus (Kenn)
11:00 am – Discussion Note: 20 min will be used for Kenn to take us through a productivity exercise
11:15 am - Topic 3: Social Media & Communications(Rosalyn)
11:30 am - Discussion
11:45 am - Break/Reconciliation
12:15 pm - Mass
12:45 pm - Lunch & announcements/business
*"Downtown Lowdown" updates from Rena
*Polling/discussion of planning for FY25 APYM events
*Faith Brake would like to share about the WONDER program
1:15 pm - Topic 4: Making Your Youth Night More Engaging(Roundtable discussion/Lisa leading)
1:30 pm - Discussion
2:00 pm - Wrap Up/Q&A/Action and Accountability
2:30 pm Full Overview / Announcement of next gathering & location (May 21 @ O'Dwyer)
2:45 pm Closing Prayer(KP)
Speakers:
Dr. Pat: Creating a Sustainable Ministry
Kenn: Productivity and Focus
Rosalyn Thackston: Social Media & Communications
Roundtable discussion/Lisa Noel leading: Making Your Youth Night Engaging
9:30 am - Check In/Hospitality
10:00 am - Welcome/Prayer(KP) Icebreaker (Lisa)
10:15 am - Topic 1: Creating a Sustainable Ministry (Dr. Pat)
10:30 am - Discussion
10:45 am - Topic 2: Productivity and Focus (Kenn)
11:00 am – Discussion Note: 20 min will be used for Kenn to take us through a productivity exercise
11:15 am - Topic 3: Social Media & Communications(Rosalyn)
11:30 am - Discussion
11:45 am - Break/Reconciliation
12:15 pm - Mass
12:45 pm - Lunch & announcements/business
*"Downtown Lowdown" updates from Rena
*Polling/discussion of planning for FY25 APYM events
*Faith Brake would like to share about the WONDER program
1:15 pm - Topic 4: Making Your Youth Night More Engaging(Roundtable discussion/Lisa leading)
1:30 pm - Discussion
2:00 pm - Wrap Up/Q&A/Action and Accountability
2:30 pm Full Overview / Announcement of next gathering & location (May 21 @ O'Dwyer)
2:45 pm Closing Prayer(KP)