2006 NCCYM—Resource Spotlights

This Ain’t Your Mama’s Music: Fresh Contemporary Catholic Music for Youth Ministry

Thursday, November 30, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Presented by all your favorite SpiritandSong recording artists

Sponsored by OCP/Spirit and Song

Join us for this dynamic session led by your favorite Spritandsong artists and some of the most talented new artists to hear the latest songs that have given voice to this generation's desire to worship and praise.  Songs from this jam session will be taken from “Spirit & Song 2” , the second volume of the most comprehensive resource of contemporary liturgical ensembles used by youth and young adult groups, campus ministries, and prayer services nationwide. 

Refreshments will be provided and a special gift will be given to those attending this lively music session!

Amazing Youth Mission Trips

Friday, December 1, 7:30a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Presented by Jim Knowles and Doc Newcomb

Sponsored by Group Workcamps Foundation

Group Workcamps Foundation has offered amazing mission trips for church youth groups since 1977. Hear how and why more than 90% of youth and adults who serve with Group Workcamps Foundation say they grew closer to God and find out why the highest percentage of large churches that attend Group Workcamps mission trips are Catholic parishes. Learn how you and your group can participate in this amazing experience.

Starbucks gift cards will be distributed to all those attending.

Strong Stories, Strong Music, Strong Faith: Prayer Services With Youth

Friday, December 1, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. 

Presented by John Angotti and friends

Sponsored by World Library Publications (WLP)

Discover the new WLP contemporary hymnal, Voices As One Volume II, for use in leading creative prayer and dialogue with youth: filled with quality music, grounded in solid Catholic theology.

After-lunch refreshments provided.

So You Want to be an Author? Writing for Publication

Saturday, December 2, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Presented by Saint Mary’s Press Editorial Team

Sponsored by St. Mary's Press

Come and learn from the editors of Saint Mary’s Press about the ministry of writing. Whether you have toyed with the idea of writing, or are an aspiring author with a finished manuscript, you will hear about the steps involved in moving from initial concept to rough draft and on to publication. You will gather both practical tips on fine-tuning your concept and food for thought on discerning your calling to write.

Morning refreshments provided.

Dynamic Youth Ministry Resources

Saturday, December 2, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. 

Presented by Tom East, Ann Marie Eckert, Sean Lansing, and Diane Lampitt

Co-sponsored by the Center for Ministry Development and Harcourt Religion Publishers

This resource spotlight will feature dynamic resources for youth ministry and faith formation with middle and high school age youth. Featured resources include: Youth Ministry Access, Young Neighbors in Action, and Call to Faith—A Thematic Approach to Young Adolescent Catechesis.

Desert and drinks will be provided.

Speaking the Language of Millennial Teens

Sunday, December 3, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Presented by Sal Solo

Sponsored by ACTS Evangelism & Worship

MTV, i-Pods, AIM, and MySpace are the current language of millennial teens. They cannot remember a time when there was no internet or i-Pods! Rather than be intimidated by the technology and excluded from their community, this Resource Spotlight will illustrate how to use those things to communicate the Gospel.

Coffee/tea provided.