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Apr 14, 2008, 1:07:57 AM4/14/08
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"The Emerging Models Project is announcing the findings of an
extensive on-line study of active Catholics in their 20's and 30's.
They are telling us they are interested in ministry, whether lay,
ordained, or vowed, but they want to be involved in the Church NOW!
They are telling us what we need to know to develop their leadership.
The Church has its work cut out!"
Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders
Interim Report of Extensive On-Line Study
January 17, 2008
Study finds active young Catholics attracted to ministry
WASHINGTON, DC-Active young Catholics are drawn to serving a Church
that needs their ministry, but many don't see how they can connect
that interest to their own talents and career plans, according to a
groundbreaking report released today.
Most survey respondents said they view lay ministry as a call from
God. While more than a third of college students expressed interest in
such service, that number jumped to better than half of active adults
who have moved into the workplace. In addition, nearly half the men
surveyed and more than a third of the women have at one time seriously
considered ministry as a priest or religious.
The nationwide survey was conducted by the Emerging Models of Pastoral
Leadership Project, ). Working to research and promote ministry in
the Catholic Church, the Emerging Models Project is funded by a major
grant from the Lily Endowment, Inc. The men and women surveyed are
more active than average, participating in campus or young adult
ministries at Catholic churches around the country.
"It's time for us to engage these young people and find out how we can
get them on board," said Bishop Blase Cupich, outgoing chairman of the
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Vocations. "We are
heartened at their level of interest, and we need to find ways to
translate this attraction into active ministry that our Church
urgently needs."
Bishop Cupich, of Rapid City, S.D., is Episcopal Adviser to the
Emerging Models Project.
In light of the aging cadre of ordained and lay ministers in the
United States today, the survey set out to explore factors that
encourage consideration of ministry as well as those that deter
interest. The young people surveyed were responsive to the concepts of
answering God's call, helping others, and passing on the faith. But in
addition to having other ideas about their career plans and talents,
low wages were cited as hindering lay ministry, while celibacy was a
deterrent for those considering vowed vocations.
Among the survey's findings:
Lay ministry. Nearly half of the young adults who are active in Church
life say they have seriously considered working in lay ministry,
compared with more than one-third of college respondents. While they
have spoken about this call from God to parents, pastors, and lay
ministers, two-thirds do not see a connection between lay ministry and
their own gifts, talents, and career interests. Most said they were
interested in youth ministry, religious education, and teaching in
Catholic schools.
Vowed vocations. Many young adults in the survey-nearly half of the
young men and nearly 40 percent of the women-have seriously considered
the priesthood or religious life. A large majority believes the main
reason for becoming a priest is to care for God's people. Following
other career paths and a desire for marriage are most often cited as
the primary reasons not to pursue ordination, although women are more
likely also to avoid a structure dominated by men.
Questions about changing the guidelines for who can become a priest,
religious, or deacon drew some surprising results. Young women in the
survey did not show great interest in becoming priests if they could.
Nearly a quarter of the young men would find the priesthood more
inviting if celibacy were not mandatory, but many do not have an
opinion about it. The required lifelong commitment does not appear to
be a deterrent. The diaconate is of interest, but it is viewed as an
option for later in life.
Attitudes about lay ministry and priesthood. Young adults, especially
men, believe ordination confers a special character or status to the
priest. More than half say the Church needs to move faster to empower
lay persons in ministry.
Tomorrow's ministers. Young adults who are the ministers of tomorrow
are active in the Church today. The survey found that the most
significant indicator of interest in ministry was current involvement;
few differences were based on age or marital status.
Diverse young adults want knowledge and engagement. The young adults
surveyed want pastoral leaders to more actively engage them in the
life of the Church. Those who are involved and active are asking for a
more solid catechetical foundation. No one label describes them: some
are calling for more traditional practices, while others want the
Church to relate more to modern life and their personal experience.
"Underneath the differences, these young adults show deep care for
their faith and an interest in the future of the Church," said Marti
Jewell, the project director, who conducted the survey with Dr. Dean
R. Hoge of The Catholic University of America. "Our next task is to
find ways to engage them in a church for which discipleship is central
and their involvement is crucial. The young adults in this study have
given us some interesting ideas to think about, and point to further
questions and study. It is an area of concern that affects us all."
The survey report, "Young Adult Catholics and Their Future in
Ministry: Interim Report on the 2007 Survey of the Next Generation of
Pastoral Leaders," contains some of the main results of the survey
conducted for the Emerging Models Project. It may be viewed at
http://www.emergingmodels.org/.
A full report on the study, including attitudes of those already in
ministry, will be published in the coming year by Loyola Press as part
of the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Series.
The Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project is a multi-year
effort of research and national conversation to foster and sustain
pastoral leadership. A major grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc.
funds this collaborative effort of six national Catholic
organizations. They are:
National Association for Lay Ministry
Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators
National Association of Diaconate Directors
National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association
National Federation of Priest Councils.
extensive on-line study of active Catholics in their 20's and 30's.
They are telling us they are interested in ministry, whether lay,
ordained, or vowed, but they want to be involved in the Church NOW!
They are telling us what we need to know to develop their leadership.
The Church has its work cut out!"
Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders
Interim Report of Extensive On-Line Study
January 17, 2008
Study finds active young Catholics attracted to ministry
WASHINGTON, DC-Active young Catholics are drawn to serving a Church
that needs their ministry, but many don't see how they can connect
that interest to their own talents and career plans, according to a
groundbreaking report released today.
Most survey respondents said they view lay ministry as a call from
God. While more than a third of college students expressed interest in
such service, that number jumped to better than half of active adults
who have moved into the workplace. In addition, nearly half the men
surveyed and more than a third of the women have at one time seriously
considered ministry as a priest or religious.
The nationwide survey was conducted by the Emerging Models of Pastoral
Leadership Project, ). Working to research and promote ministry in
the Catholic Church, the Emerging Models Project is funded by a major
grant from the Lily Endowment, Inc. The men and women surveyed are
more active than average, participating in campus or young adult
ministries at Catholic churches around the country.
"It's time for us to engage these young people and find out how we can
get them on board," said Bishop Blase Cupich, outgoing chairman of the
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Vocations. "We are
heartened at their level of interest, and we need to find ways to
translate this attraction into active ministry that our Church
urgently needs."
Bishop Cupich, of Rapid City, S.D., is Episcopal Adviser to the
Emerging Models Project.
In light of the aging cadre of ordained and lay ministers in the
United States today, the survey set out to explore factors that
encourage consideration of ministry as well as those that deter
interest. The young people surveyed were responsive to the concepts of
answering God's call, helping others, and passing on the faith. But in
addition to having other ideas about their career plans and talents,
low wages were cited as hindering lay ministry, while celibacy was a
deterrent for those considering vowed vocations.
Among the survey's findings:
Lay ministry. Nearly half of the young adults who are active in Church
life say they have seriously considered working in lay ministry,
compared with more than one-third of college respondents. While they
have spoken about this call from God to parents, pastors, and lay
ministers, two-thirds do not see a connection between lay ministry and
their own gifts, talents, and career interests. Most said they were
interested in youth ministry, religious education, and teaching in
Catholic schools.
Vowed vocations. Many young adults in the survey-nearly half of the
young men and nearly 40 percent of the women-have seriously considered
the priesthood or religious life. A large majority believes the main
reason for becoming a priest is to care for God's people. Following
other career paths and a desire for marriage are most often cited as
the primary reasons not to pursue ordination, although women are more
likely also to avoid a structure dominated by men.
Questions about changing the guidelines for who can become a priest,
religious, or deacon drew some surprising results. Young women in the
survey did not show great interest in becoming priests if they could.
Nearly a quarter of the young men would find the priesthood more
inviting if celibacy were not mandatory, but many do not have an
opinion about it. The required lifelong commitment does not appear to
be a deterrent. The diaconate is of interest, but it is viewed as an
option for later in life.
Attitudes about lay ministry and priesthood. Young adults, especially
men, believe ordination confers a special character or status to the
priest. More than half say the Church needs to move faster to empower
lay persons in ministry.
Tomorrow's ministers. Young adults who are the ministers of tomorrow
are active in the Church today. The survey found that the most
significant indicator of interest in ministry was current involvement;
few differences were based on age or marital status.
Diverse young adults want knowledge and engagement. The young adults
surveyed want pastoral leaders to more actively engage them in the
life of the Church. Those who are involved and active are asking for a
more solid catechetical foundation. No one label describes them: some
are calling for more traditional practices, while others want the
Church to relate more to modern life and their personal experience.
"Underneath the differences, these young adults show deep care for
their faith and an interest in the future of the Church," said Marti
Jewell, the project director, who conducted the survey with Dr. Dean
R. Hoge of The Catholic University of America. "Our next task is to
find ways to engage them in a church for which discipleship is central
and their involvement is crucial. The young adults in this study have
given us some interesting ideas to think about, and point to further
questions and study. It is an area of concern that affects us all."
The survey report, "Young Adult Catholics and Their Future in
Ministry: Interim Report on the 2007 Survey of the Next Generation of
Pastoral Leaders," contains some of the main results of the survey
conducted for the Emerging Models Project. It may be viewed at
http://www.emergingmodels.org/.
A full report on the study, including attitudes of those already in
ministry, will be published in the coming year by Loyola Press as part
of the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Series.
The Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project is a multi-year
effort of research and national conversation to foster and sustain
pastoral leadership. A major grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc.
funds this collaborative effort of six national Catholic
organizations. They are:
National Association for Lay Ministry
Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators
National Association of Diaconate Directors
National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association
National Federation of Priest Councils.
Vanessa Garcia
Apr 14, 2008, 8:38:51 PM4/14/08
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Hello Everyone...Thought you guys may be interested...live stream on the POPE!!!
USCCB TO STREAM PAPAL VISIT EVENTS LIVE ON THE WEB
WASHINGTON—The special Web site <http://www.uspapalvisit.org/> (uspapalvisit.org) created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for Pope Benedict XVI’s April 15-20 visit to the United States will live stream the events. From the pope’s arrival at Andrews AFB to his departure from New York, uspapalvisit.org will have the events live. The events will have commentators, guests and live phone-in interviews from U.S. bishops and others. The events also will be packaged for viewing at anytime. Coverage of events will start 15 minutes ahead of time. Check the site for actual times.
"It’s a major event and for some a once-in-a-lifetime event. We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to experience it," said Joe Larson, director of Digital Media for the USCCB. The newly formed Office of Digital Media handles the Web presence for the USCCB and its affiliates along with video and audio production. Larson added, "We look to bring the Holy Father’s visit to your computer at the workplace during lunch, at school, at church or in the home. And with the on demand video, if you miss an event live you can view the video at your leisure."
The Web site is full of information such as the papal itinerary, facts and figures on the Church in the United States, biographical information on Pope Benedict XVI and stories of the papal visit. There is also a great selection of multimedia files including the pope’s video-message to the U.S., Cardinal Edward Egan’s walk-through of the New York itinerary and Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl and others welcoming the pope to the U.S. The first videos to premiere on the site were the finalists in a "Papal Video Contest," sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington and open to Catholic youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the other features on the U.S. Papal Visit Web site is a blog, <http://usccb.wordpress.com/> giving an inside view of papal visit preparations, views from the pew and reflections on the meaning of the visit.
The www.uspapalvisit.org <http://www.uspapalvisit.org/> Web site is made possible by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ and by donations of parishioners across the United States to the annual Catholic Communication Campaign <http://www.usccb.org/ccc/collection.shtml> collection, which provides funding for a variety of Catholic media efforts.
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> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:07:57 -0700
> Subject: [Nights of Discipleship] Young Adult Catholics
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USCCB TO STREAM PAPAL VISIT EVENTS LIVE ON THE WEB
WASHINGTON—The special Web site <http://www.uspapalvisit.org/> (uspapalvisit.org) created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for Pope Benedict XVI’s April 15-20 visit to the United States will live stream the events. From the pope’s arrival at Andrews AFB to his departure from New York, uspapalvisit.org will have the events live. The events will have commentators, guests and live phone-in interviews from U.S. bishops and others. The events also will be packaged for viewing at anytime. Coverage of events will start 15 minutes ahead of time. Check the site for actual times.
"It’s a major event and for some a once-in-a-lifetime event. We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to experience it," said Joe Larson, director of Digital Media for the USCCB. The newly formed Office of Digital Media handles the Web presence for the USCCB and its affiliates along with video and audio production. Larson added, "We look to bring the Holy Father’s visit to your computer at the workplace during lunch, at school, at church or in the home. And with the on demand video, if you miss an event live you can view the video at your leisure."
The Web site is full of information such as the papal itinerary, facts and figures on the Church in the United States, biographical information on Pope Benedict XVI and stories of the papal visit. There is also a great selection of multimedia files including the pope’s video-message to the U.S., Cardinal Edward Egan’s walk-through of the New York itinerary and Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl and others welcoming the pope to the U.S. The first videos to premiere on the site were the finalists in a "Papal Video Contest," sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington and open to Catholic youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the other features on the U.S. Papal Visit Web site is a blog, <http://usccb.wordpress.com/> giving an inside view of papal visit preparations, views from the pew and reflections on the meaning of the visit.
The www.uspapalvisit.org <http://www.uspapalvisit.org/> Web site is made possible by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ and by donations of parishioners across the United States to the annual Catholic Communication Campaign <http://www.usccb.org/ccc/collection.shtml> collection, which provides funding for a variety of Catholic media efforts.
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