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God Has a Plan!

Wednesday September 29, 2010
Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Center
120 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Tel.: 508-234-03346

6:00 PM -Dinner
7:00 PM-Talk followed by Q & A

The Catholic vision of life, love, and human
sexuality is central to our very dignity as a human persons created in the image and likeness of God. Surrounded by a culture whose values clash dramatically with our own, we must grow in our in our understanding of the truth that sets us free. In this presentation we will look at the “why’s behind the what’s” of Catholic teaching and explore how we might convey these beautiful teachings to others, young and old, in our lives and in our ministries.
Mrs. Allison LeDoux is the director of the Respect Life Office of Marriage and Family for the Diocese of Worcester, MA. Her pro-life work in the diocese involves implementing the U.S. Conference Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities in which the Church is called to uphold the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death, and the gospel of Life through prayer, education, pastoral care, and public policy. She oversees diocesan programs and policy related to Marriage Preparation with a particular focus on Pope John Paul’s Theology of the Body. Mrs. LeDoux and her husband, John, are parents of eight children.

Cost PER session : $25.00 per person

If attending ALL THREE sessions: $60.00 per person

Please send in registration and full payment by September 13, 2010
to OFFICE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY,
120 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588

Please make checks payable to
“Office For Youth Ministry”

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Meeting the challenges of Today!
-Keeping Our Youth grounded

Wednesday September 15, 2010
Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Center
120 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Tel.: 508-234-03346

6:00 PM -Dinner
7:00 PM-Talk followed by Q & A

Presenter:
Dr.Richard W.Cross is a psychologist in private practice, Catholic father of five, and former high school teacher and college professor. He will speak on several topics relating to the challenges facing Catholic youth, their families and teachers.
Included in these topics are: detecting the early warning signs of trouble in youth….
factors in the family, school, and society that present major emotional and spiritual challenges for youth…. how religious practice and catechesis help address some of these challenges….
the core motivators for youth today, and whether they are fundamentally different from times past.
Community resources will be presented for further information and help.

Cost PER session : $25.00 per person

If attending ALL THREE sessions: $60.00 per person

Please send in registration and full payment by September 13, 2010
to OFFICE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY,
120 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588

Please make checks payable to
“Office For Youth Ministry”

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Sunday September 19, 2010
Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Center

facilitated by the Diocesan Office for Youth Ministry Team.

Begins at 11:00 AM
includes Lunch and Hands-on Training sessions
Concludes at 5:00 PM

Fee of $ 35.00 per person covers a wholesome lunch and cost of materials.

This program is designed for 7th grade, 8th grade and High School Youth who are passionate about their Catholic faith, active in their parish, interested in ministering to other teens and are ready to step up to the next level of leadership.

We are looking for youth that are ready to participate in this specially designed leadership training program that will challenge them and give them the tools to minister to their peers.

To Register contact the Office for Youth Ministry
at (508) 234-0346 or by email: ymworcester@hotmail.com