The Track 2026

The Track Stop 1: Ministry 101: Ministry with Youth Orientation

An in-person training on foundations and practical skills in Ministry with Youth to help new Ministers and those who desire to walk with youth establish healthy habits crucial to effectively engaging in the mission of ministering with them.

Topics Include:

  • Ministry with Youth Today
  • Personal Vocation
  • Vision and Goals + Partnerships
  • Professional Skills

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Time: Doors open at 8:30 AM. The program begins at 9:00 AM and concludes at 3:30 PM.
  • Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
  • *Cost is $25 pp; Includes continental breakfast, hot lunch, materials, OMY Tote Bag, and giveaways.

Registration Link for both Ministry 101 and Minister Cohorts coming the week of March 2nd.

The Track Stop 2: Minister Cohorts: Relational Discipleship

Now with 2 Tracks: Minister Cohort and Hispanic Ministry Minister Cohort

Now with a new format, the Minister Cohorts offer 2 Tracks: Minister Cohort and the Hispanic Ministry Minister Cohort for those who accompany Hispanic youth. They are designed to equip Ministers with tools and strategies to foster meaningful connections with young people as they journey with Christ. Through engaging content and practical examples, the sessions offer a fresh approach to building trust, cultivating belonging, and supporting youth as they navigate life’s challenges.

Session Topics for Both Tracks:

  1. Leading Yourself
  2. Adult Mentors
  3. Spiritual Practices & Learning (Part 1)
  4. Spiritual Practices & Learning (Part 2)
  5. Day Retreat (in-person)
  6. Service & Justice
  7. Families
  8. Leading Change

Schedule:

  • Minister Cohort kicks off in April. Dates and times TBD
  • Hispanic Ministry Minister Cohort is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM:
    • Thursday, April 9
    • Thursday, April 23
    • Thursday, May 7
    • Thursday, May 21
    • Thursday, August 27 
    • Thursday, September 10
    • Thursday, September 24
    • Thursday, October 8

Details:

  • Sessions are every two weeks, one hour on Zoom. Day Retreat is in-person.
  • Hispanic Ministry Minister Cohort content is in Spanish with conversations in Spanglish.
  • Both Cohorts are facilitated by trained facilitators.
  • *Cost is $40 pp; Includes MCODE Assessment and Relational Discipleship Inventory, two individual coaching sessions, day retreat, and materials.
  • Download flyer in English or Español (for Hispanic Ministry Minister Cohort).

Registration Link for both Ministry 101 and Minister Cohorts coming the week of March 2nd.