Archdiocese
The Leaven
The Leaven won 18 CMA awards, including seven first-place awards and took third place for Best Weekly Newspaper
December 1, 2020
Mercy and Justice
Ending Racism
“But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of racism is why we are writing this letter now.”
– Open Wide our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love
July 17, 2024
Mercy and Justice
Deaf Ministry
Deaf Ministry facilitates opportunities for Deaf people, and those who are hard of hearing, to encounter Jesus, be fully included in the life of the Church, and participate in programs that foster spiritual growth, leadership and family enrichment.
July 17, 2024
Mercy and Justice
With liberty and
The OSJ promotes comprehensive immigration reforms that respect the needs of families and our Nation’s laws and is the local contact for the U.S. Bishop’s Justice for Immigrants campaign.
July 17, 2024
Mercy and Justice
Pro Life Resources
The Mission of the Pro-Life Office is to build a culture of life in northeast Kansas that: affirms life is a gift from God and that every human is created in His
July 17, 2024
Mercy and Justice
July 17, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
Alpha for Youth
The Alpha course is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is described by its organisers as “an opportunity to explore the meaning of life”.
July 15, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
Effort-Based KPI Examples for Youth Ministry
Discover effective KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for pastors to use with youth ministers, providing measurable goals and benchmarks to ensure the success and growth of your youth ministry program.
July 15, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
4-Year Strategy for Youth Ministry
Discover a comprehensive four-year strategy to transform your youth ministry, focusing on understanding parish needs, consistent ministry efforts, building a supportive culture, and developing strong leadership.
July 15, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
Planning Center
Planning Center is a robust ministry database tool that is easy to use and cost-effective for all ministry budgets.
July 12, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
Canva
Canva is an online template editor app for creating social media graphics, presentations, merch and websites.
July 3, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
July 3, 2024
Professional Resources for Youth Ministry
Creating a Youth Ministry Schedule
The key to a successful youth ministry calendar lies in maintaining balance and consistency, with weekly meetings being crucial for long-term success. Tailor your calendar to fit your specific schedule and parish needs to ensure your youth ministry thrives.
July 3, 2024
Archbishop Joseph Naumann
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Statement by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
Consider the beautiful sacrifices these young adults have made in spending two months walking for Jesus. I urge all parishioners of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, as well as all Christians and people of Faith, to make a small sacrifice by participating in one or more of the events of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it journeys through Kansas. – Archbishop Joesph F. Naumann
June 28, 2024
