please join us for

a Fall “Let’s Talk” Session near you!

  • Youth leaders, catechists, priests, and anyone interested in ministering to our youth, please choose one opportunity this fall near you! 
  • Fall sessions are very informal. We just want to get to know you + your joys and struggles in ministry.
  • No RSVP required. Come as you are (school sport fan attire welcome). All are welcome (non-rural parishioners always welcome).
  • Angie Bittner, RYMO coordinator, will lead the prayer and discussion with guest appearances at some locations from Pam Riordan, Consultant for Children’s Catechesis and Kyle Kuckelman, Consultant for Youth Minstry. 
  • Snacks and beverages provided at each session
  • Questions? Contact Angie at 785.221.2644 or ruralyouth@archkck.org

Site-Specific Details

September 23, 2024 (Monday) 6:30-8p
St. Benedict, Bendena
Parish Hall – 676 St. Benedicts Rd, Bendena
 
September 24, 2024 (Tuesday) 6:30-8
Sacred Heart, Sabetha
Parish Hall – 1031 S. 12th, Sabetha
 
September 30, 2024 (Monday) 6:30-8p
St. Vincent De Paul, Onaga
Basement door (or outside if beautiful) – 308 E 3rd St., Onaga
 
October 1, 2024 (Tuesday) 5:45-6:45p
Rural Topeka
Viking Grille 4731 NW Hunters Ridge Circle, Topeka
Before TRYM mtg (7:00) 
 
October 21, 2024 (Monday) 6:30-8p
Sacred Heart, Emporia
Parish Office Meeting Room – 102 Exchange Street (Just around the corner from church and parish center)
 
October 22, 2024 (Tuesday) 6:30-8
Sacred Heart, Ottawa
Parish Center – 426 S. Cedar St, Ottawa
  • RYMO strives to provide Fall Kickoff + spring semester Adult Enrichment opportunities each year. 
  • Grant money is available and will be distributed to rural parish youth programs based on attendance.
    • In the fall, distribution will be based on %age of catechists and in the spring, distribution will be a per person ratio.

NATIONAL ADULT TRAINING CONFERENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Catholic Youth Ministry Convention – June, Phoenix, AZ

Lifeteen has an initiative to help you get your kids closer to Christ through resources, training, and teen events.

You can receive an all expense paid scholarship for one youth leader from your parish and your priest to attend CYMC in June with rural outreach.  This St. John Paul II Initiative also includes registrations for 5 teens and 2 adults to attend a Life Teen Steubenville AND online Life Support Resources for one year at no cost.

Please contact Angie (ruralyouth@archkck.org) for more details and the link to this LifeTeen Scholarship application.

OTHER

  • There are many other adult training conference and workshop opportunities available. 
  • If you find a good one, please share with us!
  • Apply for assistance to attend an adult youth ministry training event: ADULT YM CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION