Australian Catholic Youth & Youth Ministry Research Seminar
This two-day seminar brought together leading Australian researchers and youth ministers to explore current understandings and research for ongoing youth evangelization.
Program Elements & Resources
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Presentation: Youth Ministers as Practical Theologians Fr Chris Ryan - Missionaries of God’s Love Youth ministers have a wealth of experience and when processed properly it has important insights for theological and pastoral reflection for the Church Presentation unavailable at this time
Presentation: The Impact of Research on Local Ministry Teresa McGrath – Archdiocese of Brisbane Youth ministers can draw important insights from keeping abreast of current research and trends, but also by identifying, collating and analysing data themselves. Download Presentation PPT Here
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Keynote: The Presence and Voice of Young Catholics in Australia Stephen Reid - ACBC Pastoral Research Office Part I: An overview of the 2011 and 2016 Australian Census Data & National Church Life Survey (NCLS) Download Presentation PPT Here
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Keynote: The Presence and Voice of Young Catholics in Australia Dr Trudy Dantis, Director ACBC Pastoral Research Office Part II: An overview and insights of the Australian Bishops Youth Survey 2017 Presentation unavailable at this time
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Workshops (Titles are links where presentation is available) 1. Young People in Catholic Schools - Prof Richard Rymarz 2. Effective Parishes and Youth People – Dr Trudy Dantis 3. Youth Ministry Leadership in an Uncertain Future - Graham Stanton 4. Towards a Positive Psychology of Indigenous Children, Youth and Community Thriving - Profs Rhonda Craven & Janet Mooney (ACU)
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Keynote: Going Going Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation of Young Catholic John Vitek, President and CEO, St Mary’s Press Going, Going, Gone is the unprecedented report on why young people leave the Catholic Church based on the comprehensive national study conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown and Saint Mary’s Press. This report uniquely offers compelling and sometimes difficult insights into the reasons young people are leaving the Catholic Church and religion in general. Download Presentation PPT Here
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Keynote: Catholic Youth Ministers Experience in Australia Prof Richard Rymarz, BBI -TAITE During 2017 Prof Rymarz interviewed long-term youth ministers in Australia to develop a report on their experiences and the challenges and support in their roles. Download Presentation PPT Here
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Keynote: Youth Evangelisation in Australia Fr Chris Ryan MGL For the past 5 years, Fr Chris Ryan MGL has researched and prepared his PhD in youth evangelisation in Australia. Fr Chris will propose insights and opportunities for new directions in youth ministry Download Presentation PPT Here
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Workshops (Titles are links where presentation is available) 1. Exploring Australia’s religiously dis-identifying young people– Stephen Reid 2. Listening to the Voices of Young People – Peter Bierer 3. After Generation Y: Young People, Spirituality and Secularity today - Fr Chris Ryan MGL |