
Catholic Youth Podcast
Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults
Connecting you and the work you do to experts in Youth Ministry to walk through a step-by-step how to guide on all things Youth Ministry. The Catholic Youth Podcast is packed with conversations that will inspire you in engaging with Catholic Youth Ministry.
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Episode 20 – Journeying with young people with Peter Bierer
Catholic Youth Podcast
11/15/23 • 37 min
In episode 20, Journeying with young people, we hear from Peter Bierer. Peter is the Assistant Director of Pastoral Life and Mission at the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide. He is the previous Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults and has over 20 years of experience in youth ministry across various roles in the United States of America and Australia. Peter talks about the importance of journeying with young people, sharing stories and experiences from accompanying young people, and top tips for how we can practically accompany young people in our parishes, schools and communities.

Episode 6 – How to plan an event like a pro with Belinda Fusco
Catholic Youth Podcast
02/27/23 • 33 min
In episode number 6 we chat with Belinda Fusco, Events Manager for the Archdiocese of Adelaide and former COYYA Youth Ministry Support Officer to talk about how to plan and run events. In this episode you’ll learn all about:
Where to begin with event planning,
How to set an event timeline,
How to work out priorities and plan an event,
Tips on how to invite and market your event,
How to incorporate hospitality,
What to do when things don’t go to plan, and
Belinda’s top tips and resources for event planning.

Episode 14 - Running Retreats (Part 1) with Sebastian Duhau
Catholic Youth Podcast
08/29/23 • 33 min
In episode number 14, part 1 of a 2 part special, we chat with Sebastian Duhau, associate director of Young Lasallians for the De La Salle Brothers Congregation about running retreats.
In this 2 part episode we talk about:
- why we have retreats,
- how to plan for a retreat and organise the programme,
- key elements of a retreat,
- how to be inclusive of participants diverse backgrounds on retreats,
- how to respond to challenges,
- best practices for follow up after a retreat, and
- plenty of stories and laughs along the way!

Episode 18 - Burnout and Resilience (Part 1) with Jean-Marie Nguyen and Julian Nguyen
Catholic Youth Podcast
10/24/23 • 22 min
It’s that time of the year, when we all start to feel a bit tired and worn out. Burnout is something that affects many of us who care for young people in a school, parish, community or youth ministry.
In episode 18 part 1, Burnout and Resilience, we hear from 2 special guests, Jean-Marie Nguyen former parish and school youth minister and current faith formator in Catholic schools and Julian Nguyen, COYYA Coordinator.
In part 1 of this 2 part special we talk about:
· What is burnout and how does it occur
· The symptoms and how to know whether you have burnout
· Burnout experienced by those who are involved in youth ministry and
· Plenty of stories and laughs along the way!

Episode 19 - Burnout and Resilience (Part 2) with Jean-Marie Nguyen and Julian Nguyen
Catholic Youth Podcast
11/02/23 • 23 min
And we’re back with the rest of our conversation with Jean-Marie Nguyen about Burnout and Resilience.
In episode 19, Burnout and Resilience (part 2), we hear from 2 special guests, Jean-Marie Nguyen former parish and school youth minister and current faith formator in Catholic schools and Julian Nguyen, COYYA Coordinator. They share practical steps on how we can build resilience to prevent and manage burnout.

Episode 13 - Catholic + Youth + Festival with Maddy Forde
Catholic Youth Podcast
06/28/23 • 34 min
Episode number 13, Catholic + Youth + Festival is a fun one! We're sitting down with Maddy Forde, an experienced youth minister and current Senior Advisor for Ministry at Catholic Education SA. We chat all about Catholic Youth Festivals, what they are, why we have them and we share our own stories and experiences from different festivals that will have you pumped!
For more information and to register for the upcoming World Youth Day Adelaide Celebration head to: www.cathyouthadelaide.org.au/world-youth-day

Episode 16 - A yarn with Sabrina Stevens
Catholic Youth Podcast
10/10/23 • 27 min
What is it like for a young Aboriginal woman to live her culture, grow in her faith and support other young people along the way?
Sabrina Stevens is living all of this out and more. She is the National Youth Coordinator of Caritas Australia and Youth Councillor with National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Commission (NATSICC).
In this episode, Sabrina shares with us about her inspiring faith journey, NATSICC, indigenous gifts within the Church and gives practical tips about how we can incorporate stories and aspects of Indigenous spirituality from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic peoples in the Church and its ministries.

Episode 15 - Running Retreats (Part 2) with Sebastian Duhau
Catholic Youth Podcast
09/12/23 • 33 min
In episode number 15, part 2 of a 2 part special, we chat with Sebastian Duhau, associate director of Young Lasallians for the De La Salle Brothers Congregation about running retreats.
In this 2 part episode we talk about:
- why we have retreats,
- how to plan for a retreat and organise the programme,
- key elements of a retreat,
- how to be inclusive of participants diverse backgrounds on retreats,
- how to respond to challenges,
- best practices for follow up after a retreat, and
- plenty of stories and laughs along the way!

Episode 7 – Getting Married in the Catholic Church (Part 1) with Fr Josh Nash
Catholic Youth Podcast
02/27/23 • 29 min
In episode number 7, part 1 of this 2 part special, we chat with Fr Josh Nash, Catholic Priest and Oblate Missionary, to chat about everything you need to know about getting married in the Catholic Church.
In part 1 you’ll learn all about:
What is the meaning behind getting married in the Catholic church.
Who can officiate a Catholic wedding
How do you find a priest or deacon to officiate your wedding
How far in advance do you need to plan a wedding in the Catholic church
What sort of documentation do you need to have ready
Do both the bride and groom need to be Catholic to get married in the church and what if you’re already living together and/or have kids
Pre-marital counselling, and
More tips and encouragement for planning a wedding in the Catholic church!

Episode 8 – Getting Married in the Catholic Church (Part 2) with Fr Josh Nash
Catholic Youth Podcast
02/27/23 • 27 min
In episode number 8 part 2 of this 2-part special, we sit down with Fr Josh Nash, Catholic Priest and Oblate Missionary, to chat about everything you need to know about getting married in the Catholic Church.
In part 2 you’ll learn all about:
The cost of getting married in the Catholic church.
The key parts of a Catholic wedding ceremony
Vows and saying I do
Ideas to personalise and make your ceremony memorable
Does a Catholic wedding have to be a Mass and does it have to be inside a church
More tips and encouragement for planning a wedding in the Catholic church!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Catholic Youth Podcast have?
Catholic Youth Podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does Catholic Youth Podcast cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Catholic Youth Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 19 - Burnout and Resilience (Part 2) with Jean-Marie Nguyen and Julian Nguyen' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Catholic Youth Podcast?
The average episode length on Catholic Youth Podcast is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Catholic Youth Podcast released?
Episodes of Catholic Youth Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Catholic Youth Podcast?
The first episode of Catholic Youth Podcast was released on Feb 20, 2023.
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