Workshop Description: Catholic young adult ministry encompasses a formational and pivotal period at the heart of an individual's life. Typically focused between the ages of 18 and 39, this is a defining, consistently purposeful, and vocationally engaging time in the life of a Christian. Young adults may be single, married, possibly raising young children, and/or engaging the faith for the first time through OCIA. In light of this, ministry with young adults needs to be anchored in community, spiritual growth, and ritual. This workshop will explore guidelines for Catholic young adult ministry, as well as the historical context and current pastoral best practices. From the wisdom of St. John Paul II, Pope Francis, and Pope Leo XIV to the life and example of young witnesses of the faith, this session will offer creative pastoral responses for larger and smaller parish communities to assist in beginning or engaging Catholic young adult ministry.
Instructor: Thomas Malewitz is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Ed.D. Leadership Program in the College of Education at Spalding University. He possesses an M.T.S. and graduate certificate in Scripture from the Saint Meinrad Graduate Theology Program and a Ph.D. from Bellarmine University. Tom is the author of the Catholic Media Association award-winning book Authenticity, Passion, and Advocacy for Youth and Young Adult Pastoral Ministry. His most recent book, Truth and Reconciliation, explores the model of Servant Leadership as a guide to navigate the current American cultural and political climate.
A typical workshop schedule is:
6:15 - 8:45 pm Thursday
8:15 -11:50 am Friday
1 - 4:30 pm Friday.
Anyone interested in the workshop is encouraged to register, including those not enrolled as students. The cost for guests will be:
$295 registration fee (includes meals)
$100 per room of overnight accommodations on campus
A $50 deposit is required for registration. You will be billed for the balance after registering.
Workshop Description: The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) is a fundraising course with a practical application project. It provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. The focus of the ECRF is on the cultural, organizational, and philanthropic practices unique to religious institutions. These practices, in turn, enable donors motivated by spiritual and religious values to experience the joy of generous giving.
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is pleased to host an in-person cohort of the ECRF, offered by the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This cohort meets over three days in person on the Saint Meinrad campus, followed by digital content and a Zoom session, so participants can carry the work forward at their own pace.