St Dominic Savio — Youth Ministry Retreat Project

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Project Plan Discussion Saint Dominic Savio Youth Ministry January 8, 2007 1

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Project Description The project team, in partnership with the Saint Dominic Savio Youth Ministry, will develop and deliver a Youth Ministry Retreat for youth 13 – 18 years of age by September 2008. January 8, 2007 2

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Project Tracks Lodging Carlos & Mari Anne Outreach David Rodarte Transportation Kim Nunez Activities David and Alicia Budget Edwin and Alma Youth Retreat Theme Ish Chavez Administrative Albert & Nancy Music Israel and Liz January 8, 2007 Speakers JC Montenegro 3

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Lodging n Location Mari Anne has sent e-mails to various locations. Jim has suggested Wrightwood. Maximum Attendees n Total of 75 (50 children and 25 adults) Dates n Late August thru late September Meals n Special Diets Snacks n n n January 8, 2007 4

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Transportation n Available resources – Church / Youth Ministry n Waiting for selection of location n Jim suggested All City bus lines, Kim to contact owner Frank Gonzalez (562 -254 -2950) n Alicia to get info regarding buses used for school events. n Project Team n Rental Budget impact n Insurance (Liabilities) n Waivers n Drivers n Insurance n January 8, 2007 5

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Activities Betty Sanchez to partner with Alicia and David Casillas on this track n Small Group Discussions Topics / Supplies n Camp Fire n Facility / Supplies n Sports n Facility / Equipment / Tools n Letters n Attendee / Family, Friends & Community n January 8, 2007 6

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Theme n Got Life? n Theme name vs. Retreat name Cursillo example n Prom example n Gifts n T-Shirts n Hats n Reinforce theme / learning n January 8, 2007 7

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Speakers n Who? Youth Ministry n Students n Professional Speakers n Project team Do they need to be “certified” Christian Leaders? Virtus n Requirement? Topics Priest n Needed for reconciliation n n January 8, 2007 8

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Music Israel and Liz have agreed to accept this task. n Who? n Youth Ministry n Attendees n Project team n Community n Instruments n Equipment Needs n Speakers / Microphones n Song Books January 8, 2007 9

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Administrative n Participant selection Screening Process / Grades / Join Youth Ministry Medical Plan n First Aid / Emergency Services n Special Needs / Waivers / Releases Rules of Conduct n Attendees / Team Family Secrets n Confidentiality vs. Duty Schedule / Agenda n n n January 8, 2007 10

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Budget n n n Youth Ministry n Alma to speak to JC about contributions Donations n Church n Community n Local Business Fund Raisers n Battle of the Bands discussed. Liz, Israel and Jim to assist on this proposed event. Entry fee for band used as prize money. n Valentine and Mother’s Day Rose sales n 50/50 raffles n Rubios, Frantones and Chuck E. Cheese provide a % of sales for fund raising. n Turnaround bus trips discussed. n Fish Taco sales for Lent. n Movies under the stars January 8, 2007 11

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Outreach n Survey - Prior School / Church / Youth Ministry n Advertisement n Flyers / Website / Pamphlets / Announcements n Church / Families n Support / Buy in / Approval n Informed / valued parents are supportive parents n Survey – After n Good vs. Improvement n Memorialize (Picture / Video) for future events n January 8, 2007 12

St. Dominic Savio - Youth Ministry Retreat Additional Thoughts n Events Prior to retreat, gain support / excitement n After Retreat n Grouping / Meetings n Continue Spiritual Growth / Circle of Friends n Assign Spiritual Leader n By age group n By gender n Activities n Youth Ministry n Retention / Growth n Integrate attendees into the Youth Ministry n January 8, 2007 13