LifeTeen Summer Camps Staff

Forwarded to me by a student in our graduate program:
LifeTeen summer camps 2008

Applications must be in by Mar 15, 2008.

Catholics on Call Conference, Summer 2008

This is a new program for young adults discerning a vocation in the Church (as ministerial priest, brother, sister, layperson working for the Church, teacher, social activist, etc.). Apply by March 1. Room, board, and conference costs are FREE, if you are accepted (it is competitive!). You do need to get yourself there; it in on the Catholic Theological Union campus in Chicago. More information here.

When: Thursday, June 5 - Sunday, June 8 (extended weekend program) & Sunday, August 3 - Friday, August 8 (weeklong program)

Here is their promotional video: seems a little angled to others promoting it to young people, but it gives you an idea, I guess:

Director of Youth Ministry -- Evansville, IN

Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry for a 1200-family parish. This person, with the help of a Youth Leadership Team, will implement a Total Youth Ministry program in which youth, in grades 6 – 12, are empowered to live as disciples and are integrated into the life of the parish community. The Director will develop and coordinate social, spiritual, educational and service opportunities. Applicants should be practicing Catholic with a Bachelors Degree in Youth or Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education or related field. Proven experience in youth ministry and youth evangelization, preferred. Must possess ability to communicate effectively, act independently, and to minister effectively within parish systems and the larger church community. Fax résumé with references to: Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Attn: Sylvia Groves. 812-471-7226 or email sylviag@hrparish.org or mail to Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 1301 South Green River Road. Evansville, IN 47715.

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

This annual contest was created to challenge college students to contemplate ethical issues facing them in today's complex society and to analyze their perceptions and thoughts on ethics. Junior and Seniors may submit to this competition and must have a faculty sponsor. Deadline: December 7, 2007. Dr. Mans (the Vice President for Academic Affairs) has further information in his office or you can check: www.eliewieselfoundation.org.

Scholarships for Diocesan Program

The Diocese of Winona has offered three scholarships for SMU students to attend the Formation Weekends of its Together in Ministry program this year.

The weekends are:
Nov 9 and 10
Jan 11 and 12
Mar. 28 and 29

The gatherings begin at 7 p.m. Friday night, and go till 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

If you are interested, please contact Sr. Judy Schaefer for more information.

Commonweal magazine is looking for talented interns.

Commonweal magazine is looking for talented interns.

Thanks to a recent grant, we are very pleased to be able to offer two undergraduate or graduate students (or recent graduates at any level) the chance to work as interns at Commonweal.

Our hope is that we will be able to find some exceptional candidates who are both interested in the intellectual life of the Church and committed to developing their skills as writers and journalists. They will spend from 1 to 4 days a week here at the magazine, working under the supervision of our staff and participating in occasional informal seminars and writing projects. A small stipend will be provided.The following website explains this program in further detail: www.commonwealmagazine.org/interns

Marianne L. Tierney
Internship Program Coordinator
marianne@commonwealmagazine.org
Commonweal
405 Riverside Dr.
Suite 405
New York, NY 10115
ph: 212.662.4200
fx: 212.662.4183
www.commonwealmagazine.org