...supporting the pastors, clergy, coordinators of
youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.
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Lenten Resource PAge
We have compiled quite an extensive listing of Lenten Resources for you in your faith journey this Lent, and for you to use with the young people you walk with at your parish and or campus ministry program. We hope these help you out this Lenten Season.
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CYO Summer Day Camp Update
We continue to monitor the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the hopeful reality of Summer Camp 2021 taking place.
Our plans as of now are to not make any decisions until MID APRIL. At that point Parents that rolled their children's fees to the 2021 season would be contacted on our plans and next steps.
Following that if in fact we can accommodate any additional children information would be posted here on our website. We appreciate your understanding, and we pray you all remain healthy and safe! -
Winter YM Leaders Virtual Formation Series
As we continue on this Covid-19 pandemic journey through the upcoming Winter months, we invite all Youth Leaders - Youth Ministers, PCLs, Youth Ministry Volunteers, Clergy and more to join us once a month for our virtual Youth Ministry Leader Formation Series being held via Zoom. Click to learn more and register. -
2021 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
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The Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry is one of the MANY Archdiocesan programs and ministries that benefit from the Annual Appeal. The 2021 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal looks to carry on our Catholic mission in our four counties of the Archdiocese – namely to proclaim the gospel, to pass on the faith to future generations, particularly through the celebration of the sacraments, and to care for the poor and those on the margins. Learn more about the Annual Appeal on the 2021 Annual Appeal Webpage
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Virtual Retreats for Schools and Parishes
To help the parishes and schools that serve the young church of the Archdiocese of Newark, we have developed four interactive virtual retreats that can be held via Zoom. These are meant for students grades 7 to 12. Learn more about this new opportunity by visting our Virtual Retreat Page -
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Upcoming Events
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Accompanying Young People During Covid-19
In an effort to help our parishes navigate Youth Ministry in this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we have assembled "Accompanying Young People During Covid-19", a resource guide for parishes carrying out Youth Ministry for the Fall of 2020.
Click here to access your of the Booklet
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Year of St. Joseph
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced a "Year of St. Joseph" in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as Patron of the Universal Church. The year began on December 8th, 2020, and will end on December 8th, 2021, according to the decree authorized by the Pope. Learn more on the special Archdiocesan Year of St. Joseph Webpage by clicking here.
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Office for Youth & Young Adult MinistrySaint John Paul II
Youth Retreat Center499 Belgrove Drive
Kearny NJ 07032
Main Number - 201-998-0088
Fax - 201-299-0801