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Jessica Coblentz

Jessica most recently served as the pastoral minister for young adult ministry at the Paulist Center in downtown Boston. Previously, she was an intern for the young adult ministry at the Office of Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles where she developed extensive training materials and workshops for young adult ministers. In 2010, Jessica participated in L.A.’s annual Religious Education Congress as a panelist speaker on the young adult Catholic experience. Her popular writing on Catholicism and young adult life has been featured online and in print, including the collection, From the Pews in the Back: Young Women and Catholicism (Liturgical Press, 2009) and NCCL’s Catechetical Leader magazine. Jessica holds degrees from Santa Clara University and Harvard Divinity School and she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in theology at Boston College.
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Lent and the Lectionary
This Lent, facilitate a scripture reflection group for young adults and offer them the opportunity for prayer, scripture study, and intimate faith sharing in a season that lends itself to deepening a spiritual practice.
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Sacred Scripture
Encountering the Advent Scriptures Anew
Through this unique approach to a seasonal small group, you can facilitate a fresh encounter with the familiar scriptures of Jesus’ birth.
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Jesus carrying the cross
Lenten Book Discussion: The Last Words of Jesus
Rich in social justice and other contemporary issues, The Last Words of Jesus: A Meditation on Love and Suffering by Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM, invites young adults to reflect on the Lenten tradition of “The Seven Last Words.”
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‘Pay It Forward’ Holiday Gift Sale
Invite young adults to opt out of the consumer mayhem of the holidays by hosting a gift sale of donated new or lightly used items. Proceeds can benefit a parish ministry, local non-profit organization, or other charity.
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Lent and the Lectionary
Be part of a scripture reflection group and take advantage of this opportunity for prayer, scripture study, and intimate faith sharing in a season that lends itself to deepening a spiritual practice.
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Mapping Our Ministry for Promotion and Outreach
 

Describe

In-reach: Who are the young adults in my parish?

Out-reach: Who are the young adults in the community surrounding my parish?

Age-range(s)

 (i.e., recent graduates, singles in late 20s-early 30s, newly married with children) (i.e., young adults attending local college)
Other significant factor defining sub-group: (i.e., recent graduates -- looking for fellowship activities to make friends, build relationships) (i.e., looking for welcoming parish while away from home)
Other significant factor defining sub-group: (i.e., singles in late 20s-early 30s -- interest in service projects)
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