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Amy McEntee

Amy McEntee is an assistant director in the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. She currently serves as the chairperson of the executive board for the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA). Amy holds a bachelor’s of science in education and taught high school English prior to entering the field of catechetical ministry. With ministry experience in faith formation for children, youth and adults, Amy has served as a consultant and presenter, most frequently in the areas of the use of social media in ministry, intergenerational ministry and ministry to young adults. She is finishing her master’s degree in theological studies at the University of Dayton. In addition to her professional interests, Amy is an amateur photographer, avid reader, and reluctant runner. Amy lives with her husband, Patrick, in Dayton, Ohio.
Mary’s Shower
Description: This fun event gathers young adults to reflect on the Nativity story and invites them to collect baby items for a local pregnancy center or women’s shelter. 
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SWOT Worksheet

SWOT Worksheet

As you assess your situation consider the following areas and place them in the proper categories -- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.Arenas of parish life:
  • Hospitality -- Including Sunday mornings, receptivity of the staff, and what happens when someone calls the office with a question or request.
  • Mass -- Does our liturgy meet the needs and speak to the hearts of young adults? Consider especially music and preaching, these two elements are most frequently cited by young adults as what attracts them to (or repels them from) a parish...
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Evaluate What You Already Do

The Process

There are a number of different ways you can take stock of where you are and figure out where you want to be. We will lead you through one now called SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).  It’s a good idea to gather a group of young adults,  and work through this process together. You may want to include members of the parish staff or parish council in this process to broaden the view...
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Who Are YOUR Young Adults

Who Are YOUR Young Adults?

“Who Are Young Adults” explained who young adults are in general, but who are your young adults? The ones who are already connected in some way and the ones you have the potential to reach. When you think about starting ministry with young adults, who do you have in mind? Do you have a group of youth ministry “alumni” who are still hanging around? Are there several college-age singles who regularly show up at 6 p.m. Mass? Is your area a hotbed for young professionals? Perhaps you rarely see young adults around, but there’s a wedding or baptism scheduled nearly every weekend. Maybe you don’t have a specific group of young adults in mind...
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Introduction

Summary

This Essential will move you from general young adult ministry to your specific setting. It will help you consider the young adults in your area, and your own parish’s strengths and weaknesses when it comes to establishing a ministry to and with young adults...

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