Y
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2015/2016
I
NTRODUCTION
The Youth Ministry Partnership Program is an initiative being launched out of Catholic Youth Services as a way to both build up youth ministry across the Archdiocese and ensure that the coming World Youth Day in Krakow in 2016 is one of lasting value that connects young people back into parishes and to the life of the Church. The program is a partnership between parishes and Catholic Youth Services. Parishes volunteer to take on the program, and Catholic Youth Services will work with them to support and guide the young person/people to undertake the work of a youth ministry coordinator across the service period of twelve months and as a result receive some financial support towards their World Youth Day pilgrimage. The Youth Ministry Partnership Program provides young people a significant opportunity to make a difference by taking responsibility for the vital work of ministry to young people. It gives young people a taste for youth work and it gives parishes a taste of what can be achieved with a youth ministry coordinator. I encourage both parishes and young people to be generous in considering the Youth Ministry Partnership Program. My hope is that it receives an enthusiastic response and can become a real asset in the lead up towards, and the follow up from, so many of our young people travelling to World Youth Day in 2016.
Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP
Archbishop of Sydney
FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
WHAT IS THE YOUTH MINISTRY
C
ONTENTS
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (YMPP)?
3
KEY YMPP DATES
4
DONATION DETAILS AND PROGRAM TIMING
5
ACHIEVABLE GOALS
6
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
7
YOUTH MINISTRY
8
YOUTH MINISTRY IDEAS
9
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
11
APPLICATION PROCESS
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APPLICATION FORM
15
YMPP VOLUNTEER
AGREEMENT
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STILL NOT SURE ABOUT
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YMPP?
The Youth Ministry Partnership Program (YMPP) is an exciting initiative
which gives young people who want to attend World Youth Day 2016 the chance to serve in a parish whilst receiving a substantial donation towards their World Youth Day costs. The program is designed to benefit both the youth attending World Youth Day as well as the parish in which they will serve.
The YMPP is a volunteer agreement negotiated between a parish and a young person aged 18 to 34 years.The program will require the young person to volunteer a designated number of hours as a youth ministry coordinator (YMC) at a parish over a 12 month period commencing October 2015 through to September 2016. In return, the Parish will contribute the agreed amount towards the cost of the participant’s pilgrimage to WYD 2016, Krakow, Poland.
As part of the YMPP the YMC will also be expected to attend quarterly formation evenings and provide brief monthly summaries to discuss the progress of their partnership and specifically any concrete ways that Catholic Youth Services can be of greater support to them in their role. The YMC’s will also be encouraged to start their time by attending a Youth Ministry Training Conference from 18-20 Sept 2015 held at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre. This conference should be paid for by the parish. The quarterly formation gatherings, World Youth Day pilgrim formation evenings and the Training Conference do not form a part of the volunteer YMPP hours.
The youth ministry that is undertaken will be conducted in consultation with and based on the goals of the parish priest (and/or relevant parish
stakeholders) and his vision for the youth ministry in the parish. Catholic Youth Services will also offer continuous support and guidance to both the parish and the YMC during the partnership period and beyond.
The YMC will also have the opportunity to apply to become a group leader for their chosen World Youth Day pilgrimageand the Archdiocese will provide a further donation of $1500 towards their pilgrimage if successful. In this case the YMC will also be expected to attend the additional group leader formation nights which will not form a part of their volunteer hours at the parish.
DATE
NOTES
31 July 2015 Applications for the YMPP open 28 August 2015 Applications for the YMPP close at 5pm Early September
2015 Interviews and appointments to take place. Agreement of how youth ministry will be conducted as well as hours of service etc. to be negotiated in this time period. Catholic Youth Services will be available to assist in interviews and selection process
September 18-20
2015 YMC to attend Youth Ministry Training Conference October 2015 YMC to officially start role
2 November 2015 First corE formation night 29 February 2016 Second corE formation night 15 March 2016 WYD pilgrim formation night 2 May 2016 Third corE formation night 17 May 2016 WYD pilgrim formation night
22 June-3 July 2016 WYD pilgrim formation night (on one of those nights only) July-August 2016 WYD Krakow!!!!
29 August 2016 Fourth corE formation night
September 2016 Partnership debrief and “where to from here?”
D
ONATION
D
ETAILS
A
CHIEVABLE
& PROGRAM TIMING
Each parish priest will be responsible for negotiating the donation and terms for the YMPP with their chosen YMC/s. They will have a choice from the following options, all of which will run over a 12 month period from October 2015 to September 2016:
a) $5000 Donation: Volunteer 5 hours per week for a total of 260 hours b) $2800 Donation: Volunteer 3 hours per week for a total of 156 hours c) $1000 Donation: Volunteer 2 hours per fortnight for a total of 52 hours
Each of the above donations and time frames can be split further between two YMC’s instead of just one at the discretion of the parish priest. The donations in this case will work as follows:
e) $2500 Donation each: Volunteer 2.5 hours per week for a total of 130 hours each
f) $1400 Donation each: Volunteer 3 hours per fortnight for a total of 78 hours each
g) $500 Donation each: Volunteer 1 hour per fortnight for a total of 26 hours each
Each parish may also choose one of the above options more than once in order to have a greater number of people serving at the parish. E.g. A parish that may want to opt for 4 people serving in their youth ministry may choose option (f) twice meaning they will have 4 people each serving 3 hours per fortnight for a donation of $1400 each, or, they might choose option (a) and engage two people each at five hours per week for a donation of $5000 each.
The above donation and hourly service options are diverse so as to take into account the goals and vision for youth ministry in each individual parish with varying budgets, needs and also the amount of service time that the chosen YMC is available to commit to.
FUNDING
It is up to each parish as to how they will fund the donations for the young people they engage in the YMPP. Some parishes may use pre-existing funds and others might engage the parish community in fundraising and donating in order to build up youth ministry. Such donations may include a pledge of 12 monthly payments by members of the parish community to help fund the parish youth ministry. These initiatives will also promote greater parish involvement and sense of community.
GOALS
Each of the program’s service options allow for a varying number of realistic youth ministry goals which can be achieved within the 12 month service period. Such goals will vary with each parish and depend significantly on support that the parish can offer e.g. resources, setting up a youth committee etc. as well as the particular style and skill set of the young person who is engaged. Neither the parish or the young person should think that everything possible will be able to be achieved. The following highlights some of what may be possible depending on the chosen service option:
OPTIONS A/E (TOTAL OF 5 HOURS PER WEEK)
• Planning and running a weekly youth group/prayer group/youth session/social outing • Starting up a youth choir
• Coordinating occasional larger/one off parish events (social justice initiatives, trivia night, fundraising, social outing, prayer nights etc.). Such events could be realistically organised 2-4 times within the 12 month timeframe.
• Running a parish social media presence • Starting up a youth committee
• Organising young people to attend/support various social justice initiatives or Archdiocesan youth events as a parish group
OPTIONS B/F (TOTAL OF 3 HOURS PER WEEK)
• Planning and running a fortnightly youth group/prayer group/youth session/social outing • Running a parish social media presence
• Coordinating occasional larger/one off parish events (social justice initiatives, trivia night, fundraising, social outing, prayer nights, etc.). Such events could realistically be organised 1-2 times within the 12 month timeframe.
• Organise to attend/support various social justice initiatives or Archdiocesan youth events as a parish group
OPTIONS C/G (TOTAL OF 2 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT)
• Planning and running a monthly youth group/prayer group/youth session/social outing OR • Running a weekly rosary/adoration hour or social outing OR
• Coordinating occasional larger/one off parish events (social justice initiatives, trivia night, fundraising, social outing, prayer nights, etc.). Such events could realistically be organised once within the 12 month timeframe.
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YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR (YMC)
The YMC is required to adhere to the details of the contract as negotiated with the parish priest/administrator of the parish in which the YMC is serving. Please see the copy of the contract at the end of the booklet for specific details of YMC responsibilities.
PARISH PRIEST/ADMINISTRATOR
The parish priest / administrator will be responsible for negotiating the service details with the YMC according to the parish’s youth ministry needs and goals. The following highlights the role of the parish priest/administrator during the YMPP:
• Confirm specific contract details with YMC
• Adhere to the hours and donation details of the YMPP as specified in the contract • Give clear instructions to YMC regarding ministry vision and parish ministry goals • Guide and direct the YMC in their ministry or advise them of who their regular parish
support person will be
• Support YMC with adequate resources/budget needed to complete goals • Fund YMC’s Youth Ministry Training Conference,18-20 September
CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICES
As the Archdiocesan agency for youth and young adults, Catholic Youth Services will be the main support network for both the YMC and parish priest for the duration of the YMPP and beyond. The following highlights the role of Catholic Youth Services during the YMPP: • Assist parish priest/administrator in the processes involved in obtaining a suitable YMC
for the parish
• Provide adequate training and support to YMCs in regards to ministry ideas and carrying out of ideas
• Liaise with parish priest and other parish stakeholders in regards to ways that the agency can be of greater support to the YMC and parish youth ministry
• Be in regular monthly contact with YMC and priest (or designated parish contact) regarding YMPP progress
& RESPONSIBILITIES
Show, by your lif
e,
that it is wor
th giving
your
TIME AND T
ALENTS
in order to a
ttain high
ideals, it is wor
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recognising the
DIGNITY OF EA
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HUMAN PERSON
,
and it is wor
th taking risks f
or
CHRIST AND H
IS GOSPEL.
POPE FRAN
CIS - FAREWEL
L, WYD RIO DE J
ANEIRO, 2013
Our hearts and minds ar
e
yearning for a vision of
life
WHERE LOVE EN
DURES
WHERE GIFTS ARE SH
WHERE UNITY IS B
ARED
UILT
WHERE FREEDOM FIN
meaning in tr
uth and
DS
WHERE IDEN
TITY IS FOUN
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in
respectful comm
union. This is the wor
k
of the Holy Spirit!
This is the hope
held by the g
ospel of Jesus Christ.
POPE BENEDICT XVI - ARRIV
AL, WYD SYDN
EY, 2008
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IDEAS
Here are just a few ideas that may help you get started or further develop youth ministry in your parish. Specific ways on how such ideas can be carried out in a parish setting will be issued as a separate document once the YMPP starts in October:
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
WITH PARISH AND YOUNG PEOPLE
BY ATTENDING ALL THE WEEKEND MASSES AT THE START OF
THE PROGRAM AND INTRODUCING YOURSELF TO PARISHIONERS
LIAISE
WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS (ESPECIALLY LOCAL CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR) TO ESTABLISH
HOW YOU CAN BEST WORK TOGETHER
START
A YOUTH BAND/CHOIR
TEEN BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM
COORDINATE
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES E.G. FLIP-OUT /
ICE-SKATING / LASER OR BOWLING / MOVIE NIGHT ETC.
REGULAR YOUTH GROUP
E.G. LIFE TEEN / Y-DISCIPLE / ANTIOCH /
YOUTH FOR CHRIST / YOUNG CHRISTIAN WORKERS
ORGANISE
ATTENDING CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS
WITH THE YOUTH OF THE PARISH (SEE WEBSITE/FACEBOOK FOR DETAILS).
THIS INCLUDES THE ANNUAL Y-FACTOR YOUTH CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS FROM 18-21 APRIL 2016.
ORGANISE A CATECHESIS NIGHT
FOR THE YOUTH WITH A SPEAKER TO
COME OUT AND TALK. THIS CAN BE ORGANISED AT THE SCHOOL AS WELL WITH
THE SCHOOL YMC. (CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICES CAN HELP YOU FIND SPEAKERS)
START A PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE
WITH INFO ON THE
YOUTH MINISTRY, WHAT’S HAPPENING, UPCOMING EVENTS ETC.
HELP COORDINATE FUNDRAISING
FOR PILGRIMS GOING
ON WYD, THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS SUCH AS CAKE STALLS,
TRIVIA NIGHTS, RAFFLES, CAR WASHES ETC.
ORGANISE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
TO ATTEND
VARIOUS SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES SUCH AS: VINNIES
NIGHT/SOUP KITCHEN, CAPUCHIN VAN MINISTRY ETC.
ORGANISE A WEEKLY
ROSARY NIGHT/ADORATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
SEE HOW YOUNG PEOPLE
CAN HELP OUT WITH OTHER MINISTRIES IN THE
PARISH E.G. COMMUNION TO THE SICK, HOUSIE, LITURGY HELP ETC.
ORGANISE LARGER DEANERY EVENTS
WITH OTHER
YMC’S FROM THE DEANERY
RUN A MERCY NIGHT
(HOLY HOUR) FOR THE YOUNG
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH. SEE CREDO FOR MORE DETAILS
ORGANISE FOR YOUTH
TO ATTEND A MID-WEEK MASS WITH
BREAKFAST AFTERWARDS
For more youth ministry ideas or specific ways to follow through with them, contact Catholic Youth Services
BECOME A YOUTH REP ON THE PARISH PASTORAL
COUNCIL
F
REQUENTLY
A
SKED
QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS THE YMPP?
The YMPP service period lasts 12 months (October 2015-September 2016) with hours varying from 1-5 hrs/week depending on resources of the parish and availability of the YMC.
CAN THE YMC GET THE DONATION PAID INTO THEIR BANK ACCOUNT?
No. The YMPP donation will only go towards helping fund the YMC’s pilgrimage to WYD.
CAN THERE BE MORE THAN ONE YMC FOR THE YMPP?
Yes. The parish priest can negotiate the number of YMC’s he would like based on the costs and volunteer hours outlined in this document.
WHAT IF THE PARISH ALREADY HAS AN EXISTING YMC?
This would be a good opportunity for the YMPP participant to serve under the guidance of the current Youth Ministry Coordinator and provide them with support. It is up to the parish priest to decide whether the participant works under the YMC or another parish
representative. If the parish already has a volunteer YMC this might be an opportunity for the parish to support them by having them enter into the YMPP.
CAN A PAID YMC PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
Yes. If a parish priest wants their YMC to attend WYD, the partnership will provide further formation and support. It is up to the parish priest to decide whether the YMPP hours fall within their current work hours or whether they need to complete additional hours.
CAN THOSE WHO WORK OR STUDY FULL TIME REALISTICALLY ENROL IN
THE YMPP?
Yes. Each parish already has many other ministry leaders who work/study fulltime and also serve the parish outside of work hours. All meetings, formation and training sessions will be conducted out of business hours so that full time students/workers can participate in the program.
HOW OLD MUST APPLICANTS BE FOR THE YMPP?
Applicants must be 18-34 years of age at the start of the YMPP in October 2015.
SHOULD APPLICANTS TALK TO THEIR PARISH PRIEST ABOUT THE YMPP?
Yes. Parishes have received this information about the YMPP, however, sometimes it is difficult for them to look for appropriate candidates or to work out which option may best suit the parish youth ministry. Those who are interested should speak to their parish priest as they are potentially opening the parish up to consider the YMPP.
WHAT IF A PARISH DOESN’T WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YMPP?
In this case Catholic Youth Services will forward your application to other nearby parishes looking to participate in the YMPP.
CAN A PARISH ENGAGE APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT IN THE PARISH AND/
OR CAN YOUNG PEOPLE APPLY TO BE A YMC IN PARISHES WHICH ARE
NOT THEIR OWN?
While there is obvious benefit to a parish engaging a young adult parishioner it is not completely necessary. Many parishes engage staff who are not parishioners, and the applying for and appointing of a YMC should be viewed in the same way. It is much more beneficial for a parish to ensure they have the right young person for the task.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THE WORD OUT REGARDING THE
YMPP?
The service positions will be advertised through Archdiocesan channels with Catholic Youth Services being the main channel. Parishes interested in the program will also be advertising through their channels. Finally, as covered in the earlier question, any participants inter-ested in applying for the program should also make contact with their parish priest and/or Catholic Youth Services.
WHICH PILGRIMAGE CAN PARTICPANTS TRAVEL ON?
You may choose from any of the four Sydney Archdiocesan pilgrimage options; however, it would be good to speak with your parish priest to see whether there is one specific pilgrimage that he may like the whole parish to attend, including the YMC. The YMPP donation is only available for those who choose to travel on one of the Sydney Archdiocesan pilgrimages
DOES THE YMC NEED TO ATTEND THE WHOLE PILGRIMAGE FROM START
TO FINISH?
Yes. All YMC’s must attend all aspects of the elected pilgrimage. There may be an opportunity to continue with your own travel in Europe after our WYD pilgrimage is finished.
WHAT IF A PARTICPANT CAN’T ATTEND WYD?
The YMPP is a volunteer program designed for people preparing for WYD 2016. If a YMC can’t attend WYD 2016 they can still register for the program so that they can take advantage of the formation, training and opportunity to serve. However, there is no cash payment or compensation for any YMC who cannot attend WYD Krakow 2016.
WHAT IF A PARTCIPANT IS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE YMPP SERVICE
PERIOD?
As this is a volunteer arrangement a person may pull out of the YMPP if the need arises. A participant may be able to negotiate alternate arrangements with their parish priest but they should reasonably expect that they will be able to complete the YMPP, especially after WYD. If for some reason the YMC needs to withdraw after WYD they may be liable to repay a percentage of the cost of the pilgrimage, based on the hours remaining in their volunteer agreement.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PARTCIPANT GETS SICK FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME DURING THE YMPP?
That person should inform their parish priest and they may be able to negotiate a suitable alternative agreement.
IF A YMC LEAVES THE YMPP MID-PROGRAM OR BEFORE WYD, WILL
THEY GET PAID ANYTHING FOR THE TIME CONTRIBUTED?
YMPP is a volunteer program which runs for twelve months. If a YMC withdraws from the program early there should not be any expected compensation or remuneration. If the parish priest terminates the YMC from the YMPP for any valid reason including
inappropriate behaviour or failure to adhere to the YMPP contract the parish will not provide compensation or remuneration for time served.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICES IN THE PROGRAM?
As the Archdiocesan youth agency, Catholic Youth Services will offer a range of support services for both the YMC and parish. These will include providing ministry opportunities such as camps and events, assisting with retreats, providing relevant youth ministry resources, and mentoring YMC’s via the formation nights and regular monthly progress calls.
HOW CAN THE PARISH SUPPORT THE YMPP?
The parish can encourage youth and young adults who may already be involved in ministry to apply for the program. The parish could support the YMC’s with mentors who may be interested in sharing their knowledge and experience. Most importantly, the parish could also provide prayer support throughout the partnership.
A
PPLICATION
PROCESS
PARISHES
For parishes interested in running the YMPP, contact Catholic Youth Services to register your interest. This will allow us to assist you in finding the most suitable person for your parish.
To register call Catholic Youth Services on (02) 9764 4357 or email [email protected]
APPLICANTS
For those wishing to apply for the YMPP placement role, you must complete and submit the following forms to Catholic Youth Services:
• YMPP application form (available in this booklet or online) • One letter of reference (no more than one A4 page) • Your Curriculum Vitae
A letter of reference is a professional reference that should be provided by an employer or supervisor or someone who has known you for an extended period of time. The letter of reference should be no longer than an A4 page.
Referees (on your application form) are character references from someone who has known you for over 12 months and will be available for a telephone conversation. One of them may be the same person who provided your written reference.
All submissions for the YMPP should be received by Friday 28 August at 5pm.
Applications close on this date and submissions after this date may not be considered. A full list of parishes seeking YMC’s will be available on the Catholic Youth Services website. Visit www.catholicyouthservices.org.au or call (02) 9764 4357 for more details. Remember to speak with your parish priest to confirm whether the parish may be interested in participat-ing in the program.
Please note that any successful applicants will need to apply for a NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and present their WWCC number to their parish priest/ administrator.
YOUTH MINISTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Volunteer aPPliCation Form
this aPPliCation Form maY Be PhotoCoPieD
Please Print your response to each question in the space provided. see page 14 for more information on applying.
First name SURNAME
Date oF Birth (DD/mm/YYYY) Current oCCuPation (eg. stuDent, retail assistant) home telePhone no. moBile telePhone no.
unit/street numBer anD street suBurB PostCoDe email aDDress WhiCh PARISH DO YOU BELONG TO?
q1. WHICH PARISH ARE YOU APPLYING TO?
q2. WHICH SERVICE PERIOD ARE YOU WILLING TO MINISTER FOR? (TICK ONE OR MORE) 5 HOURS PER WEEK 3 HOURS PER WEEK 2 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT
q4. Do You haVe anY Prior Youth ministrY eXPerienCe or eXPerienCe releVant to Youth ministrY? iF so, Please Detail Your eXPerienCe.
q5. Please giVe a BrieF DesCriPtion oF Your eDuCational BaCKgrounD (eg. sChool CertiFiCate, hsC, DiPloma, CertiFiCate, Degree or other).
q6. WhY Do You Want to Join the Youth ministrY PartnershiP Program?
q7. What DO YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN OFFER THE YMPP? WHAT VISION WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
signature Date
APPLICATION FORM CONTINUED NEXT PAGE PAGE 1 OF 2 OF APPLICATION FORM
reFerenCes
Personal inFormation
attaChments & signature
Please state the name of your referees and relationship to you below.
name relationshiP telePhone numBer
reFeree 1 reFeree 2
Please submit this application form together with your curriculum vitae and one letter of reference. I confirm that all the information I have given in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that false or misleading statements may be sufficient ground for my withdrawal from the Youth Ministry Partnership Program.
q8. WHAT CAN THE YMPP OFFER YOU PERSONALLY IN YOUR LIFE?
if you run out of space, please attach responses on a seperate page.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION by email ([email protected]) or post (108 The Crescent, Homebush West 2140) to Catholic Youth Services
Please suBmit this FORM TO CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICES BY 5PM ON FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2015. q9. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THE YMPP?
FoRM SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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YOUTH MINISTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Volunteer aPPliCation Form
this aPPliCation Form maY Be PhotoCoPieD
Please Print your response to each question in the space provided. see page 14 for more information on applying.
First name SURNAME
Date oF Birth (DD/mm/YYYY) Current oCCuPation (eg. stuDent, retail assistant) home telePhone no. moBile telePhone no.
unit/street numBer anD street suBurB PostCoDe email aDDress WhiCh PARISH DO YOU BELONG TO?
q1. WHICH PARISH ARE YOU APPLYING TO?
q2. WHICH SERVICE PERIOD ARE YOU WILLING TO MINISTER FOR? (TICK ONE OR MORE) 5 HOURS PER WEEK 3 HOURS PER WEEK 2 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT
q4. Do You haVe anY Prior Youth ministrY eXPerienCe or eXPerienCe releVant to Youth ministrY? iF so, Please Detail Your eXPerienCe.
q5. Please giVe a BrieF DesCriPtion oF Your eDuCational BaCKgrounD (eg. sChool CertiFiCate, hsC, DiPloma, CertiFiCate, Degree or other).
q6. WhY Do You Want to Join the Youth ministrY PartnershiP Program?
q7. What DO YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN OFFER THE YMPP? WHAT VISION WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
signature Date
APPLICATION FORM CONTINUED NEXT PAGE PAGE 1 OF 2 OF APPLICATION FORM
reFerenCes
Personal inFormation
attaChments & signature
Please state the name of your referees and relationship to you below.
name relationshiP telePhone numBer
reFeree 1 reFeree 2
Please submit this application form together with your curriculum vitae and one letter of reference. I confirm that all the information I have given in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that false or misleading statements may be sufficient ground for my withdrawal from the Youth Ministry Partnership Program.
q8. WHAT CAN THE YMPP OFFER YOU PERSONALLY IN YOUR LIFE?
if you run out of space, please attach responses on a seperate page.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION by email ([email protected]) or post (108 The Crescent, Homebush West 2140) to Catholic Youth Services
Please suBmit this FORM TO CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICES BY 5PM ON FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2015. q9. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THE YMPP?
FoRM SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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S
TILL NOT SURE
ABOUT YMPP?
WE UNDERSTAND IT’S A LOT TO TAKE IN AND WE’RE
HERE TO HELP YOU!
Feel free to call us anytime on (02) 9764 4357 or e-mail us at
[email protected] and we’ll do our very best
to help you in whatever way we can!
Youth ministry is our passion and we will endeavour
to make sure this program runs successfully in
your parish. Catholic Youth Services is the official
agency for young people in the Archdiocese of
Sydney and we will be a direct point of contact
for you. So no matter what your youth ministry
needs are, we’ll always be there to assist and
resource you in whatever way we can!
We’re just a phone call or e-mail
away.
SO PLEASE DON’T
HESITATE TO
CONTACT US TODAY!
Full name Date signatureYOUTH MINISTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Volunteer agreement
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to Be ComPleteD anD suBmitteD BY suCCessFul aPPliCant(s) onlY
By accepting a volunteer position in the ‘Youth Ministry Partnership Program’ at this parish, I understand that: 1. I will be required to complete _____ hours of voluntary youth ministry as negotiated between the parish
and myself during the months of October 2015 to September 2016.
2. I commit to completing _____ hours per week/fortnight of voluntary youth ministry related service in the aforementioned timeframe.
3. I commit to attending the youth ministry training retreat from 18-20 September, scheduled quarterly corE nights, WYD pilgrim formation evenings, and YMPP debrief night. I understand that these commitments will NOT form a part of the hours I am committing to serve at the parish.
4. I commit to making monthly contact with Catholic Youth Services and providing a written half page summary of my progress. I understand that this update will be shared with the parish I am serving in. 5. I understand that I will report directly to the parish priest or administrator of the parish in which I am
serving for the duration of the YMPP.
6. In return for my youth ministry, my Parish will fund ________ towards the cost of my pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland on one of the Sydney Archdiocesan pilgrimages.
7. This is a volunteer partnership position in which I will not receive any remuneration or other payment under any circumstances, including if I am:
a) unable to complete the program
b) not able to attend Krakow World Youth Day 2016
c) terminated from the Youth Ministry Partnership Program due to failure to adhere to the terms in this contract.
8. I may terminate my contract at any time prior to the World Youth Day 2016 Krakow without any penalty. 9. I am liable to repay a percentage of the parish donation should I decide to discontinue my volunteer
agreement post-WYD. This percentage will be based on the hours remaining in my volunteer agreement. 10. I will abide by relevant child protection legislation and I have completed my Working With Children Check. My
WWCC number is ___________.
11. Under the terms of the NSW Work, Health and Safety Act 2011, I will follow established practices, procedures and instructions of my parish which apply to the tasks I will perform in my role.
12. If I breach the terms and conditions of this volunteer agreement, my position as Youth Ministry Coordinator in the Youth Ministry Partnership Program may be terminated.
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help you! Feel free to call us anytime on (02) 9764 4357or e-mail us on [email protected] and we’ll do our very best to help you in whatever way we can!
Youth ministry is our passion and we will endeavour to make sure this program runs successfully in your parish, group or movement.
Catholic Youth Services (CYS) is the official diocesan agency for young people in the Sydney Archdiocese and we have a representative for your area. So no matter what your youth ministry needs are, we’ll always be there to assist and resource you in whatever way we can! We’re always just a phone call or e-mail away. So don’t hesitate! Contact us today!
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