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Spirit MoversEmpowering young leaders to serve, lead, and grow as Disciples. -
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Since 2008
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Spirit Mover Requirements:
A student in grades 10-12 for the upcoming school year.
An active member in your parish youth group.
Must be willing to share your talents and time.
Needs to attend the Spirit Mover formation Retreat.
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The HistoryIn 2008, an idea was formed in the Youth Office... -
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Spirit Movers began in 2008 when a group of six sophomores and juniors recognized a need for more youth involvement in planning Youth events. They brought this idea to the diocesan youth office with a vision of creating leadership opportunities for young people and expanding youth participation in diocesan events.
The group was built on ideas proposed by the young people themselves, including leadership training in effective communication, small-group leadership, and growing as better Disciples.
Over the years, the size of Spirit Movers has evolved. It started with as few as eight members and has grown to fifty+ in past years. The more Spirit Movers we have, the more young people being formed as leaders and disciples - and the more prayer and ideas we have for the future of youth office events.
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WHAT IS SPIRIT MOVERS?
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Through meetings, prayer, social and spiritual events, spirit movers continue the mission to impact and form missionary disciples following the pillars of the Diocese:
Authentically Human: Building Christ Centered Relationships, Recognizing Charisms, Bodily Live the Truth
Intentional Evangelization: Radical Hospitality, Personal Witness, Media Communications
Led by the Holy Spirit: Daily Prayer, Intercessory Prayer, Encountering the Sacraments
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Spirit Movers is a diocesan leadership group formed to empower young people to take an active role in Youth Office event planning and to grow as leaders within their own parishes. Members develop leadership skills through hands-on service, faith formation, prayer, and teamwork.
Throughout the year, Spirit Movers participate in service activities and help plan and lead events; such as, Kick-off, middle school retreat, Adore, DBYC, and the Middle School Rally. They bring their time and talent to the table to have an active roll in prayerfully making decisions for each event and helping with all the details that go into putting on retreats and large scale youth events - like DBYC.Adult volunteers serve as pillars of the group, each taking on a supportive role to guide young people in discovering their strengths and challenging themselves to grow; they help foster the formation of young leaders and disciples. Each year the youth office take the time to reach out to adults to consider joining the Spirit Mover adult team. These adults feel called to minister to and work with the young people of the church, have a willingness to serve as a Christian role-model, are committed to give of their time and talent, and have, most of all, a love for Christ. It is important for young people to encounter quality examples of Catholic men and women who live out their faith.
Spirit Movers meets monthly, with more frequent meetings leading up to Youth Celebration - a commitment both spirit movers and the adult volunteers make. During these gatherings, members practice skits, build decorations, prepare materials, and receive leadership training focused on communication, small-group leadership, and growing as leaders and disciples.
Spirit Movers is not meant to replace parish youth groups. The goal at the diocesan level is to form strong leaders who are actively involved in their home parishes. Members are continually encouraged to stay engaged in their parish youth groups and parish life. Open communication with parishes helps ensure young people remain connected and supported in their faith communities.
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