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Christus Vivit: Young Adult Leader Training

Christus Vivit is a training program offered by the Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry for those serving as leaders in parish-based young adult ministry. Young Adults who complete this course will gain an understanding of the basic principles of young adult ministry, practical skills needed to serve on a leadership team, and helpful tools needed to create a successful young adult ministry at his/her parish. This will be a 5-week course held on Wednesdays starting on January 29^th at St. Dominic Chancery (2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston) from 7:00-8:30 pm. Registration deadline is January 27, 2025. Cost to attend is $25. For more information and to register, go to www.archgh.org/yaworkshops. 

 

Café Catholica Lite: January 30th

Our next Café Catholica Lite will be held on January 30, 2025, at St. Faustina Parish (28102 FM 1093, Fulshear) from 7:00-8:45 pm. Our speaker will be Fr. Kingsley Nwoko, STL, Th.D., associate pastor at St. Albert of Trapani and founder of Lumina School of Love. Fr. Kingsley's talk will be titled “Why Love Hurts: Discerning Married Love Beyond Appearances”, diving into what it means and what it costs to love another with God's own love.  The night will include lite snacks, the talk, Q&A, and communal prayer. For more information, go to www.archgh.org/cafecatholica

Jubilee 2025 Young Adult Pilgrimage: Rome and Assisi

Pope Francis has declared that 2025 will be a Jubilee year, and all young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to join the archdiocesan pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi to participate! The Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry is partnering with Verso Ministries to offer a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for the Jubilee on July 27-August 6, 2025. This pilgrimage is open to all young adults (ages 18-39). This pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Rome, walk through the holy doors for the Jubilee year, participate in adoration and Mass with Pope Francis, and visit the home of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. We will also attend the canonization Mass for Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Cost for the trip is $3,881 per person (flights not included). Register now and space out payments toward the trip over the next 6 months. For more information, go to www.archgh.org/yapilgrimage

Steps for Students: Register to Run or Volunteer

Steps for Students is a 5K race that supports Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The upcoming race will take place at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, February 8th. Young adults are encouraged to register to race, volunteer or donate. For registration and volunteer information, please visit: www.archgh.org/yaservice

ETC: Ablaze with Love

All student leaders involved in college campus ministry are invited to attend our 2025 Evangelical Training Camp (ETC), “Ablaze With Love” on Feb. 7th-9th.  Deepen your connection with Christ and strengthen your commitment to loving others as Jesus loves us.

The ETC retreat will be held at Forest Glen Retreat Center (34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340) on Feb. 7-9, 2025. The cost is $15 and includes all meals and lodging. Register by Jan. 26 to join us! 

 

This joint retreat welcomes student leaders from various campus ministry programs, including SHSU, the University of Houston, TSU, Rice University, Galveston Newman Center, and the University of St. Thomas. We also invite student leaders from Houston-area community colleges or other universities to join us.

 

Register here: www.archgh.org/campusministry 

Discovering Love with Clarity

Are you seeking the meaning of love? Please join us for the upcoming Discovering Love with Clarity program open to all young adults. Discovering Love with Clarity is a series of formation and encounter for singles, dating, and engaged couples willing to explore the profound meaning of love and discernment toward the vocation of marriage. The program, facilitated by Fr. Kingsley Nwoko, STL, includes 4 Saturday discussion sessions held at St. Dominic Chancery (2403 Holcombe Blvd.) on March 1, Mar 15, April 5, and May 3, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Cost to register is $40. Register by February 24. For more information, go to www.archgh.org/discoverlove 

Magnify 2025

All young adults are invited to join us for Magnify at St. Mary’s Seminary (9845 Memorial Dr, Houston) on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 8:15 pm. Magnify, formerly known as the Archdiocesan Young Adult Day, will include a keynote speaker, small group discussions, workshops, Mass, and time for social activities. Our English Keynote is Sr. Albert Marie Surmanksi, OP, an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and St. Mary's Seminary. Our Spanish Keynote is Mari Pablo, a national speaker through Ascension Press. This year’s theme is “Journey to the Father’s Heart” (Luke 15: 20, 31). Early Bird Registration Cost is $45 (register by February 17) or Regular Cost is $55 (register by March 17). At the door Registration Cost is $65 (register by March 22). All details for the day are available online at: www.archgh.org/magnify. This is a bilingual event with offerings available in English and Spanish.

Eucharistic Adoration for Young Adults

Heart-to-Heart Adoration

All young adults are invited to Heart-to-Heart adoration nights held on the last Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 7-8:15 pm. Heart-to-Heart offers Eucharistic adoration, confession, gifted prayer teams, and praise and worship music. Come to listen to the heart of Jesus! After prayer, join young adults at a nearby bar for drinks and socializing.

 

Adoration by Candlelight

Adoration by Candlelight will be held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston) once a month from 7-8 pm. Adoration includes music from 1,000 years of the Catholic treasury provided by Schola Cantorum of the Co-Cathedral. For more information go to https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/adorationbycandlelight.

Ministry Updates

Has Leadership changed within your Young Adult Ministry?

Has Leadership changed within your Young Adult Ministry? Leadership Team Update Form

Has your ministry added a new event? New social media? General Information Form

Vigilia Pastoral 2025
La Vigilia Pastoral 2025 se llevará a cabo el sábado, 18 de enero de 2025 de 5:00pm a 6:00am (19 de enero) en el Centro Católico Carismático (1949 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77023). ¡Estaremos celebrando 25 años de la Vigilia Pastoral! Acompáñenos en Adoración Eucarística junto con los jóvenes adultos de nuestra arquidiócesis. Este evento está abierto a toda la comunidad. El horario del evento es el siguiente: 5:00pm-6:30pm - Sacramento de Reconciliación, 7:00pm-8:00pm- Santa Misa, celebrada por el Obispo Italo Dell’Oro, CRS y 8:30pm-6:00am- Vigilia Eucarística. Para más información visite www.archgh.org/VigiliaPastoral o contacte a la Oficina de Jóvenes Adultos y Pastoral Universitaria al 713-741-8778 o yacm@archgh.org.

Asamblea de Coordinadores de la Pastoral Juvenil
 Si eres coordinador o parte de la Mesa de tu grupo de jóvenes, te invitamos a asistir a la Asamblea Mensual de Coordinadores de la Pastoral Juvenil. Nos reunimos el cuarto sábado del mes (con algunas excepciones). Este mes la asamblea será el sábado, 4 de enero. Esta será la última asamblea Pre-Vigilia en preparación de la Vigilia Pastoral 2025. Si estás interesado en asistir por favor comunícate con Thalía Romero en tromero@archgh.org o al 713-741-8768. 

Jubileo 2025 Peregrinación de Jóvenes Adultos: Roma y Asís

El Papa Francisco ha declarado que el año 2025 será un año jubilar, y todos los jóvenes adultos (de 18 a 39 años) están invitados a unirse a la peregrinación arquidiocesana a Roma y Asís para participar. La Oficina de Jóvenes Adultos y Pastoral Universitaria se está asociando con Verso Ministries para ofrecer una peregrinación a Roma y Asís para el Jubileo del 27 de julio al 6 de agosto de 2025. Esta peregrinación está abierta a todos los jóvenes adultos (de 18 a 39 años). Esta peregrinación ofrece una oportunidad única para explorar la rica historia de Roma, caminar por las puertas santas para el año jubilar, participar en la adoración y la misa con el Papa Francisco y visitar la casa de los santos Francisco y Clara de Asís. También asistiremos a la Misa de canonización del beato Pier Giorgio Frassati. El costo del viaje es de $3,881 por persona (vuelos no incluidos). Inscríbanse ahora y tendrán la oportunidad de plan de pagos para el viaje.

 

Para obtener más información o inscribirse a la peregrinación, visiten: www.archgh.org/yapilgrimage

Curso Fundamental en Pastoral Juvenil: Primavera 2025
 ¡La Oficina de Jóvenes Adultos y Pastoral Universitaria los invita a participar en el Curso Fundamental en Pastoral Juvenil 2025! El curso se dará en cuatro fines de semana: 31 de enero-1 de febrero, 7-8 de febrero, 28 de febrero-1 de marzo y 7-8 de marzo. Los días serán el viernes por la tarde y sábados. El costo para asistir es de $75. Para inscribirse antes de la fecha límite del 24 de enero y más información visiten: www.archgh.org/CursoFundamental. 

Steps for Students: Regístrate para Correr o Ser Voluntario

Steps for Students es una carrera de 5K que apoya a las escuelas católicas en la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston. La próxima carrera se llevará a cabo en la Co-Catedral del Sagrado Corazón el sábado 8 de febrero. Se anima a los jóvenes adultos a registrarse para correr, ser voluntarios o donar. Para obtener información sobre el registro y ser voluntario, visita: www.archgh.org/yaservice

Magnifica 2025

Todos los jóvenes adultos están invitados a unirse a nosotros para Magnifica en el Seminario St. Mary’s (9845 Memorial Dr, Houston) el sábado 22 de marzo de 2025, de 12:00 pm a 8:15 pm. Magnifica, anteriormente conocido como el Día Arquidiocesano de Jóvenes Adultos, incluirá un orador principal, discusiones en grupos pequeños, talleres, misa y tiempo para actividades sociales. Nuestra oradora principal en español es Mari Pablo, oradora nacional a través de Ascension Press. Nuestra oradora principal en inglés es la Hna. Albert Marie Surmanksi, OP, profesora asociada de teología en la Universidad de St. Thomas en Houston y el Seminario St. Mary's. El tema de este año es "Caminando hacia el corazón del Padre" (Lucas 15: 20, 31). El costo de inscripción anticipada es de $45 (inscripción antes del 17 de febrero) o el costo regular es de$ 55 (inscripción antes del 17 de marzo). En la puerta el costo de inscripción es de $65 (inscripción antes del 22 de marzo). Todos los detalles del día están disponibles en línea en: www.archgh.org/magnify. Este es un evento bilingüe con opciones disponibles en inglés y español.

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