Archdiocese of Seattle | Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Junior High Rally : Workshops

Workshops for 2012 Junior High Rally

 Catholic and Proud of it!   Living your Catholic faith in our crazy world. 
 Jedi Master   Ever wonder why we do certain things as Catholics, or what makes us different or similar to other religions? Our guest priest will field questions both great and small. Can you stump the priest? 
 Music from the Cantina   OCP recording Angus McDonnell leads us in prayerful song, and invites us to praise the Lord through spirit filled music.   
 Space Walking   Is it okay for me to pray for my team to win? Where is God when I lose? Can I live out my faith through sports? Explore how to find God in athletics and learn what it really means to be a champion 
 Redeeming Vader   What happens when I want to forgive someone but I can’t let go of their offense? Is it what I say or what I feel? Learn what forgiveness really means and how it will change your life. 
 Colors of the Nebula   See how we can express our faith through art. Learn how art helps others see God in new and wonderful ways. 
 Deep Space   Have you found the hidden treasures of the Mass? Do you want to make Mass a more meaningful part of your life? This workshop will give you spiritual insight and greater knowledge of the Catholic Mass. 
 Escaping the Black Hole   Don’t be confused by the messages you hear from all sides about life and death issues. Learn how you can support your beliefs with reason, compassion, confidence and love. 
 The Next Generation   This move into High School can be a hard one. We will identify some keys to success as well as some common traps.  We will also explore ways that your parish community can help during the transition. 
 Carbon Based Life Form – Boys   How can I be cool and be a Christian at the same time? Do I have to pick one or the other? Let’s talk about the pressures of being a guy in our society today.
 
 Carbon Based Life Form – girls   Explore questions and issues that girls face in today’s world including friendships, dating, fitting in and you! 
 Boldly Go Where no one has gone before   As we constantly encounter new situations, sometimes we are comfortable and sometimes we are not. Learn new ways to deal with new experiences. 
 Alien Life   Everything you ever wanted to know about that boy or girl next to you.   
 Lightsabers   How do I get through disagreements with my friends?  And still keep my friends?  Conflict is a part of life, how can I resolve conflict well? 
 Search for Intelligent Life   Why are my parents so difficult? They want to make me act like an adult but still treat me like a kid! Learn how to communicate with your parents, earn their trust and gain more freedom. 
 Subspace Communications   How can you influence your friends? How do they influence you? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. 
 The Astroid Belt    When you’re the target….how does it feel to be the target, and not making some one else the target 
 Area 51   Spend some time with our very own MC, going on an uplifting adventure exploring your own faith. 
 Life in the Academy   What does it mean to be a Christian in your school, parish or family? We’ll help you determine how and when you should be a leader and when you should encourage others to lead. 
 Space Blankets   Social Justice is an essential part of our Catholic faith. Put your faith into action on an actual service project helping those less fortunate. 
 Meteor Shower   We are faced with a constant bombardment of entertainment through a wide variety of media. Learn how to find Christ and Christian messages in modern entertainment. 
 Disecting Aliens   Understanding Adolecents (a really broad brush) 
 Equipping the Next Generation- Adult Only   You don’t need a Hubble Telescope to see the vast amount of challenges our young people are facing on their faith journey. Come to this session to learn how to equip the next generation for their journey through the Catholic Faith to their final destination (Heaven!).  Anne Royse Ginther will debrief community elders with notes from her Captain’s Log pertaining to her Journey through the Catholic Youth Ministry Galaxy.  
 Houston, We Have a Problem – Adult Only   How do I talk to my teens when they are in crisis?  How do I know to refer them