The Christian Leadership Institute-Hawaii is looking for high school students in grades 10-12 who want to develop skills for leadership in Christian ministry. CLI-HI, a week-long experience June 18-22 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, will challenge young people to share insights, knowledge and learning experiences in group settings to reinforce their leadership talents […]
Forum of young adult Catholics seeks deeper church involvement
Story and photos by Gabriella Munoz Special to the Herald On July 25, the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry held an island-wide forum for young adult ministry leaders at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City. It was a large turnout. Thirty-eight representatives from 18 parishes across Oahu attended the […]
Pope Francis wants to hear from you
The opinions and concerns of youth and young adults are sought in preparation for a universal synod next year Pope Francis is convening a synod of Bishops in October 2018 about young people and needs your input. The Vatican has released an online questionnaire to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of 16- to […]
The ‘future’ generation of Hawaii’s youth ministers is ready today
Reflection: New is now By Gabriella Munoz Hawaii Catholic Herald Graduation season is wrapping up, and many parishes find themselves in a phase of transition, especially regarding youth ministry. Seasoned leaders and faithful members are growing up and out of the program. Some are becoming increasingly busy. Some may be finally ready to step up. […]
Go to the peripheries
Here are reflections by three of the Hawaii delegates to the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” July 1-4 in Orlando, Florida. Bishop Larry Silva’s thoughts are on page 2. Be bold and creative By Lisa Gomes Be bold. Be creative. Get out and go to the peripheries — make […]
Diocesan Youth Day: Explosions of God’s love everywhere
Hundreds of energized young Catholics gather in Kaneohe for a day sparked by the Spirit Story and photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Saints and super heroes, unite! With enthusiasm more energizing than a Starbucks double-shot, and spirits set afire, hundreds of faithful at Diocesan Youth Day Oct. 22 flooded St. Ann […]
One bishop, two jugglers, a Beatitude and youth
By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald What do Bishop Larry Silva, two epic jugglers and dozens of awesome young Catholics from several islands have in common? They will all be at this year’s Diocesan Youth Day, Oct. 22 at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. Registration is ongoing for the event until Oct. […]
Proper order: In sessions around the state, the discussion is about lowering the age of Confirmation
Kristina DeNeve, diocesan adult faith formation coordinator, facilitates the “Restoring Proper Order” session at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, July 7. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) Catechism classes, the involvement of youth in parishes, and sacramental preparation were among the topics addressed at “Restoring Proper Order” listening sessions taking place around the diocese in […]
Manaolana | Krakow calling: Experience the church universal at World Youth Day 2016
World Youth Day is a little more than a year away. Will you be there?! Local Catholics — youth, young adults and chaperones — are invited to travel with Bishop Larry Silva and the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry to Krakow, Poland, July 22-Aug. 2, 2016. That’s where millions of faithful are […]
Youth, Young Adult office hosting leadership days
The diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is hosting, this month and next, four full-day Island Leadership Retreats on four islands for people who work with youth and young adults. The goal of the retreats is to identify personal strengths that can enhance one’s ministry. Retreatants will reflect on their unique God-given talents […]
