A Ministry of Holy Apostles, St.
John's, St. Mark's, Risen Christ, Our Lady of the Rosary, Sacred Heart, Our Lady
of Good Counsel and St. Mary's
"Consistently
Present, Spiritually
Relevant,
bringing Church to where you
are!"
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This ministry
exists to engage adults, between 18 and 40, married and single, to embrace the
Catholic Church, the good news of Jesus Christ, and each other through
spiritual, social and service events and opportunities. Whether you are
committed, returning, seeking, or just tired of the secular world, come
join us as we hear, share and live our faith as a community of believers. Our
Bishop, Michael Driscoll, has called us to be "All at the Table" and it is my
fervent prayer that young adults from all over the Treasure Valley will come to
the waters of this ministry and drink from the cup of life: "Jesus Christ".
You do not need to knock because our door is always open!
Theology on Tap
An exciting opportunity for Catholic Adults and their friends to meet
together in a local establishment, listen to a speaker, gain new insights,
engage in discussion, relax, eat, drink and have fun! Whether
your an active Catholic, inactive Catholic, sort of interested in being
Catholic, or a 'Wow" these Catholics are cool to hang out with" kind of person;
come on down to Theology on Tap and get in touch with the Good News of Jesus
Christ in a whole new way.
Holy Grounds
A Spiritual Coffee House Series that mixes in some Jesus, Good Joe, with new
friends, new faces, and plenty of graces! Yes – we’re talking about Holy
Grounds! The night includes 1st Drink on us, a speaker and some
social time. So, grab some Coffee or Tea, enjoy an interesting talk to
encourage you on your faith journey and enjoy some lively discussion.
Come and experience Holy Grounds; change your life over a cup of coffee.
Massing at the Parishes
A
total immersion once a week in Catholic Song, Ritual, Prayer and Eucharist!! This is
a truly open and intense experience with Jesus Christ and his Church!! We will
gather at a specific parish once-a-week for Mass and serve as lectors,
greeters and Eucharistic ministers. After Mass we will gather at a local
restaurant for desert and learn about a specific aspect of the Mass. This will
help focus young adults on how the Mass brings a sense of understanding, reverence and
community to our worship. Come down once a month to the underground and be intense in
your faith, you may never be the same!!
Young Adult Men's Group / Young Adult Women's Group
An exciting opportunity for Catholic Men and Women to meet
separately and, listen to a speaker, gain new insights, engage in discussion,
relax, eat, drink and have fun!
These groups provide a relaxing environments to express issues unique to both
masculine and feminine spirituality.
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Young Adult Women's Group
meets
on the 4th Monday of every month from 7-9pm in the parish annex at 815 Hayes
street.
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Young Adult Men's Group meets
on the 4th Monday of every month from 7-9pm at Smokey Mountain Pizza on the
corner of 18th and State street..
YAM
in the Parishes
Parish based groups that provide a once-a-month opportunity for faith filled fun
and fellowship as well as study and discussion of the catholic faith. These
groups welcome single and married adults in their 20's, 30's and 40's. We currently have six
Parish Groups at five parishes on five specific evenings
once-a-month:
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Acts of the Apostles Study at Saint Johns Cathedral
- Returning in September of
2010
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Church History Study at
Holy Apostles - Returning in September of
2010
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Book of James Study at St. Paul's BSU -
Starting in September 2010
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Game Night
at Our Lady of the Rosary - Returning in
September of 2010
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Catholic Apologetics
at Our Lady of Good Counsel - Returning in September of
2010
Frassati
Challenge ("Verso l'alto")
The Frassati Challenge is a weekend retreat in the outdoors for
young adults who would like to learn more about Catholic Spirituality.
Responsibility, Maturity, Focus, and Strength highlighted during this retreat.
Being fully Catholic into today's society presents real challenges. The
Church through the example of Jesus Christ and the Saints provides us with a
very modern and extremely relevant guide to being a fully realized and faith
filled person in the 21st century.
The Frassati Challenge begins on Friday evening at a camp
in Garden Valley, Idaho, where participants have dinner, some challenging
social and spiritual exercises and a relaxing campfire. Saturday is filled
with relaxing surroundings,
spiritual exercises, rafting and BBQ for young adults and another campfire in the evening. Sunday brings
breakfast and Mass. Once in awhile, you need to get away
to the outdoors, the Frassati challenge provides the opportunity for a challenging
and faith focused moment away from the hectic world of jobs and worries so
that you can give yourself time to let God make you a better Catholic.
Yam on Retreat
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Who Do You Say I Am?: Exploring Our Connection to Jesus
Weekend retreats led by a team of four to six young adults in their 20s and 30s under the
leadership of a Priest and a lay pastoral minister. Each team member speaks on
an aspect of the weekend’s topic and will also lead conversations in small
groups and morning or evening prayer. Each retreat includes: Talks given by
peers, Opportunities for liturgy, reconciliation & spiritual direction, Time for
casual conversation with others during meals and breaks, Time for rest, prayer
and private reflection, connecting spiritually and socially with your young
adult peers.