Youth Ministry Day 2008

Fr Dermott Donnelly
Keynote Speaker

Fr Dermott Donnelly, Director of YMT of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle has been leading this successful ministry up in the North East for over ten years and brings with his years of experience an exciting and achievable dream of how to work with young people in the Catholic Church.

www: Fr Dermott's Biog / YMT Website »

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Surgery Sessions

The following people will be available at particular points in the day to talk to those who would like discuss particular areas of a given topic.

Sr Judith Russi
The Big Question "What happens after confirmation?"

Sr Judith went down a storm last year as our keynote speaker and will be joining us again this year to facilitate a conversation on this important topic and share some pearls of wisdom.

www: Sisters of St Mary of Namur website »

Simon Moules
Child Protection

Simon is the Child Protection Officer for the Diocese of Brentwood and will be available to deal with questions in this important area of working with young people.

www: Brentwood Diocesan Commission for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults »

Karen North
Revealed

Karen North, Director of Training for Diocese of Southwark is joining us to take us through a brand new book she has co-authored called Revealed.

It is a great resource and is linked to a website that is regularly updated with new links and resources.

She will be available to help people find their way around the website and suggest useful resources on request.

www: Karen's Biog »

Mary Hughes
Area Worker, Hexham & Newcastle Diocese

Whether you are someone interested in being employed or you are involved in a parish that is thinking about employing someone to co-ordinate youth initiatives Mary will be on hand to discuss options and give you a little food for though to take away with you.

www: Mary's Biog / YMT website »

Fr Joe Silver
Director of Vocations, Brentwood Diocese

Fr Joe Silver, Priest in Charge of St Vincent's Parish, Becontree will be running "A Question of Faith" surgery session for those wanting to know how to answer those awkward questions young people ask about our faith.

www: Brentwood Vocations website »

Sr Nuala Gannon
Brentwood Diocesan Adviser for Adult Religious Education & Formation for Ministry

Sr Nuala is responsible for adult formation and catechesis and will be available to answer questions on any of the catechetical programmes advocated in the diocese.

www: Brentwood Diocesan Adult Religious Education & Formation for Ministry website »