OYYAM - Archdiocese of Winnipeg

OYYAM - Archdiocese of Winnipeg Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Serving the young people of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg in the name of Jesus Christ!

Ministry for and with youth in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, deepens the baptismal call of each person, and encourages them to live this call more fully as disciples of Jesus in building up a church of communion and a people of mission. SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

Use of Facebook, Twitter, and other Social Media

Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Archdiocese of Winnipeg

• Informed by the Unite

d States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/social-media-guidelines.cfm

• Guided by the 44th World Communications Day messages, particularly from the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

• Social media, a definition (from Wikipedia): “media designed to be disseminated through social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques.

• Social media offer both opportunities and challenges to Catholic organizations. These can be grouped into three primary categories:

o Visibility
o Community
o Accountability

Guidelines:

• The foremost guiding principle for use of the page is Love. We are Catholics and we profess our faith to the triune God, who in each of his persons teaches us how to love. This permeates all aspects of our lives, including the use of social media. Information that does not stem from a loving place – information that is hateful, rude, ignorant, etc. – will not be tolerated and will be promptly removed.

• Code of Conduct: “In general, all posts and comments should be marked by Christian charity and respect for truth. They should be on topic and presume the good will of other posters. Discussion should take place primarily from a faith perspective. Unauthorized advertisements will be promptly removed.”

• We abide by and respect the official policies of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg.

• The primary purpose of the page is to help advertise events in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg that serve or cater to the youth and young adults of our community. o For all other events (non youth or young adult ministry-related), please do not post them directly on the page. Send all appropriate details to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry first. If the information is deemed appropriate, the event will be promptly posted.

• Sharing news about our Church, as well as her teachings, is also a purpose for use of the page. However, we caution against sharing comments of a purely personal nature – we are much more interested in sharing what we, as a community, as Church, believe in. There are appropriate venues for sharing your personal views: your own Facebook and Twitter accounts.

• Define appropriate boundaries for communications

o Confidentiality
Confidential information about others (such as telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, passwords, etc.) will not be shared through these media. If unavoidable, this business should be done in private among the parties at issue. Information related to or regarding a minor (persons who are 17 years of age or younger) must not be discussed on a direct basis, unless explicit written consent is given by that person and his/her legal guardian(s). A form will need to be filled out in this case – please contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry if you require this form. This principle also applies to photographs. We discourage talking about specific persons who are 18 years of age or older. If unavoidable (or appropriate), please solicit the subject’s consent before posting. Explicit written consent is preferred, but verbal consent would suffice for the purposes of use on the page and Twitter account. This principle also applies to photographs.

• If you are unclear about what can and cannot be posted on the page, please contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. The “100% Confidence” rule applies here. If you are not 100% sure that your post is appropriate, either don’t post it or contact the Office first.

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On this Holy Thursday, we remember a love that kneels.
A love that serves.
A love that gives everything.

“Love one another as I have loved you.” — John 13:34 🤍

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We are deeply grateful to Notre Dame Catholic Church, the parish community, and everyone whose faithfulness and dedication made this experience so meaningful. 🙏🏼

As we enter this sacred season once again, we invite you to join us for the 37th Annual Public Way of the Cross, hosted at St. Edward the Confessor Church on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM. ✝️

Join us and let us walk together in prayer, reflection, and unity. 🙏🏼♥️

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Join us for the Archdiocese of Winnipeg’s 37th Annual Public Way of the Cross. ✝️

Pray and walk with us this Good Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM at St. Edward the Confessor Church (836 Arlington St. Winnipeg, MB).

“Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
- Hebrews 12:2

Let us journey together in prayer, reflection, and faith as we remember Christ’s sacrifice and renew our call to reflect His love in action. 🙏🏼♥️

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Take a moment this Lenten season to step away, reflect, and encounter Christ. ❤️

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry Offices of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface invite all youth and young adult ministry coordinators, leaders, and anyone who ministers to young people to a special Lenten Retreat. 💜

Join us for a Lenten retreat, Lent as a Journey: Noticing Christ Along the Way, facilitated by Fr. Gerry Sembrano.🙏🏼

📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
🕕 6:00-9:00 PM
📍Archdiocese of Saint Boniface – Salle Bodoux
151 De La Cathedrale Ave, Winnipeg

🚗Parking is available on De La Cathedrale Ave or behind the building. Press CALL + 215, identify yourself, wait for the buzz, and proceed to Salle Bodoux.

There is no fee to attend and registration is required. Register through the QR code, or through here: https://form.jotform.com/260496991681270.

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Lent begins today.✝️

Jesus knelt in the Garden of Gethsemane, overwhelmed with sorrow, yet He prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

The next 40 days of Lent are our invitation to let go and trust Him more. We are called to:

Pray intentionally, like Jesus, honestly, deeply, and even in moments of struggle.

Fast not just from food, but from distractions, habits, or anything that pulls us away from God.

Give through acts of love and generosity, reflecting His heart for others.

Lent isn’t just about giving something up; it’s about growing in faith, love, and learning to trust God with all our hearts, even when it’s hard. ❤️

Let’s step into these 40 days together, following Jesus’ example of surrender and courage.✝️

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Join us this Friday for the World Youth Day Vigil 🙏🏼

🗓️ November 21, 2025
🕖 7:00pm (Doors open 6:30pm)
📍 St. Boniface Cathédrale (180 De La Cathédrale Ave. Winnipeg, MB)

Join us for a beautiful evening of prayer, music, and reflection as we gather with Archbishop Albert LeGatt and Archbishop Murray Chatlain for our Local World Youth Day Vigil — a moment for young people to come together in friendship and faith. 💛

This special night will include:
✨ Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament
✨ Praise & worship
✨ Scripture and creative storytelling
✨ Multilingual prayer
✨ A special blessing for young people
✨ Friendship bracelet exchange as a sign of unity & mission. We encourage you to bring and make your own friendship bracelets to exchange!

Together, we’ll explore what it means to be a witness of Christ through friendship — accompanying, listening, and bringing His light to others. ❤️

Come, rest in His presence, and be renewed in the joy of your calling. 🙏🏼

All youth, young adults, ministry leaders, family, and friends are welcome!

Link to make bracelets:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4_YxymMA/C-TQHdh4hHvBzept_cmwAA/view?utm_content=DAG4_YxymMA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

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Youth (12–17) & Young Adults (18–39) — come join us for a day of faith, music, prayer, and community!

🌍 World Youth Day (WYD) Festival 2025
📅 November 15, 2025
🕚 10:00AM – 4:00PM
📍 St. Mary’s Academy (550 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB)
🔗 Register through: https://form.jotform.com/252896206420255

Experience the joy of the WYD Youth Festival 2025, inspired by the international gathering of World Youth Day!

Spend the day in praise and worship, attend faith-forming workshops, connect at the Catholic Expo, and be inspired by a keynote from Archbishop Murray Chatlain. ✝️

Whether you’re preparing for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 or simply seeking to grow deeper in your faith, this festival is your invitation to celebrate our faith! 🙏🏼

Come and be part of a community united in mission, hope, and joy. ❤️

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Faith, friends, drinks, and a few rounds at the arcade !🕹️

Young adults (18-39), join us for an evening of faith, fellowship, and meaningful conversations on finding your vocation in everyday life — with guest speaker Fr. David Bellusci, OP!

📍 Select Start (110 Market Ave., Winnipeg)
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/253016387480054

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Journey to Holiness: Walking with the Saints

Discover healing and inspiration through the lives of the saints. Spend time in Mass, Adoration and Confession

With guest speaker, Fr. David Bellusci, OP, we’ll explore addictions and the insights of St. Thomas Aquinas and be uplifted by the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, with the opportunity for veneration of his relic.

Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: St. Augustine of Canterbury Church (327 4th St, Brandon, MB)

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1495 Pembina Highway
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