TVYAM

A ministry of Holy Apostles, St. John's, St. Mark's, Risen Christ, Our Lady of the Rosary, Sacred Heart, and St. Mary's

"Consistently Present, Spiritually Relevant, bringing Church to where you are!"
"Some are comfortable ministering near chapel and bell, I would rather be ministering a yard from Hell!!

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. Weather 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 that is Jesus Christ. You do not need to knock because our door is always open!

Our Programs

YAM Jazz Mass (May 7th, Fr. Mariusz Majewski will be Celebrating Mass and speaking about the "The Concluding Rite")
A Mass focused on bringing understanding, reverence and community to Catholic young adults. This Mass will feature innovative music, education on the liturgy, and a community dessert afterwards. The Mass is our central form of worship and a communal event, come down to the YAM Jazz Mass and rediscover the beauty of the Eucharist!! Held on the 1st Friday at 7pm from September through May at Saint Paul's chapel at Boise State University.

Holy Grounds (April 12th, Tim and Kathy Johans will be speaking on "Marriage and Ministry within the Church")
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. Held on the 2nd Monday at 7pm from September through May at the Perks of Life Coffeehouse in Eagle. (Directions to Coffeehouse)

Theology on Tap (March 15th, Mr. Gene Fadness will be speaking on "Mormonism and Catholicism" )
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. Held on the 3rd Monday at 7pm from September through May at the Stone house in the Ram Restaurant in Downtown Boise.

Catholic Sports (March 13th, we will be playing Volleyball)
Serving young adults through high-quality, efficiently run, coed sporting events. Catholic Sports is committed to enriching the lives of participants spiritually and socially. While geared toward Catholics, we welcome participants from all faiths, our activities are co-ed and are open to all skill levels and to those newer to a sport who simply want to enjoy Christian fellowship. "In Jesus we all win" Held on the 2nd Saturday at 10am from September through May at Holy Apostles Parish Gym.

YAM in the Parish
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:

Book of James at Saint Marks on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm in the portable science classroom.
Acts of the Apostles at Saint Johns Cathedral on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm in the parish annex at 815 Hayes street.
Revelations at Sacred Heart on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm in the school library.
Epic, A Church History at Holy Apostles on the 1st Monday of each month from 7-9pm in the classroom 106.
Game Night at Our Lady of the Rosary on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm in the parish hall.
Holy Grounds for Our Lady of Good Counsel on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm at the Moxie Java Downtown Mountain Home.

Yam Retreats
- Who Do You Say I Am?: Exploring Our Connection to Jesus (2011, 2014)
- Spirit@Work Within: Exploring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (2012, 2014)
- For the Least: Service, Justice & Catholic Social Teaching (2013)
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. Held on the last weekend in January every year at the Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise.

Affiliated Programs

Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center at Boise State University
is a Catholic ministry for college students attending Boise State University. All young adults are welcome to various social and spiritual programs held throughout the year. During the academic year, Mass is held at noon with reconciliation available at 11:30 a.m. Contact Deacon Chuck Skoro at chuck@stpaulsboise.org for more information.

C.A.S.T (Catholic Adult Singles Together)
is a Catholic ministry focused on singles, divorced and widowed Catholics from 35-50. Join this active group as they hold various social gatherings and activities throughout the year. Contact boisecast@gmail.com for more information.

Salt and Light Radio (AM1140)
is a local Catholic radio ministry for Treasure Valley Catholics. http://www.saltandlightradio.com/programs

Busted Halo Radio
is a Catholic ministry, Web site, Sirius XM radio show and podcasts for spiritual seekers in their 20s and 30s. http://www.bustedhalo.com/

PhatMass
The “phat” in phatmass stands for “Preaching Holy Apostolic Truth”. Founded in the year 2000, we are an online community, infiltrator of social media, and Catholic hip-hop production entity. With orthodoxy, charity and humility, phatmass will infiltrate the entire planet earth with Catholic propaganda via innovative multimedia.

Contact Us (I will not solve your problems, but I can guide you to the one who will!)
Treasure Valley Young Adult Ministry
Saint Paul's Catholic Center
1915 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83706
208-371-8289
tvyamtalk@gmail.com

Recommended Websites

Official Sites
Vatican: www.vatican.va
United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: www.usccb.org
Daily Mass readings: www.usccb.org/nab
The New American Bible: www.usccb.org/nab/bible/

Other Sites
Busted Halo: www.bustedhalo.com
Catholic On-Line: www.catholic.org
Catholic.Net: www.catholic.net
Catholic Answers: www.catholic.com
CatholiCity: www.catholicity.com
The Rosary: www.rosary.org
American Catholic: www.americancatholic.org
Liturgy of the Hours: www.liturgyhours.org
Catholic Singles Site: www.catholicmatch.com
Catholic Singles Site: www.avemariasingles.com
EWTN - Global Catholic Television Network: www.ewtn.com
National Catholic Reporter:
National Catholic Register Newspaper: www.ncregister.com

This Ministry would like to Thank:

Piney Woods Web Design in Garden Valley for graciously hosting this website.
Deacon Chuck Skoro and St. Paul's Catholic Student Center for providing us with an office.
The Pastors of the eight parishes of the West Central Deanery for having the vision (and money) to make this ministry possible.
The staff of the eight parishes of Ada County for the valuable assistance and work they provide this ministry.
All the young adults who not only believe, but live their beliefs, you are the reason we are here!!