Author Topic: Introduce Yourselves...

CYW.com · « **on:** June 02, 2011, 12:37:59 PM »

Once you've registered on the site, it might be fun to tell us a little bit about yourself. Who are you? Where are you? And why have you joined the site?

By the way, here is a link to the old introductions thread from the old site: http://archive.catholicyouthwork.com/introduce_yourself.html

Jack Regan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2011, 02:42:01 PM »

Well, I'll kick off to get things moving along.

My name is Jack and I have been a youth worker. Spent most of my career in residential centres, but with a load of other stuff thrown in. Currently working as a school Chaplain with a bit of diocesan work on the side.

I also run this site. This is the third or fourth attempt I have made over the last decade or so to make something cool and useful for youth ministers on the web. Bit of a labour of love, but worth it!

ClareLouise · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2011, 04:08:19 PM »

I'm Clare, I'm 25 and despite being from "up north", I'm now in my 7th year of living and ministering down south!

I'm a School Chaplain (which I love- definitely the best job in the world), happily married (9 months, 3 weeks, 2 days and counting!

) and I like cheese.

Hello!

annathechaplain · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2011, 09:16:02 PM »

Hi, I'm Anna, originally from Wigan, I'm 33 but not for much longer (!) and have been married for 3 years this coming August. I work at an all boys school in Liverpool as Chaplain and have been there for 11 years this week and I live in St Helens. Before that I worked at Castlerigg Manor in Keswick for two years and studied Theology at Durham University before that and have been involved in Catholic youth work since I was about 16! Oh, and I have a bit of a thing for penguins - not the chocolate biscuits, the animal!

divachaplain · « **Reply #4 on:** June 07, 2011, 10:33:30 AM »

Hi everyone,

My name is Cleo and I am a Secondary school chaplain. Been happily married for nearly 7 yrs now and am based in Romford, Essex. I'm 36 years old and I've been involved in Faith based youth work since I was 18.

I'm a total film and tv buff (as anyone who knows me will testify) and I love to use popular culture to spread the Gospel. So if anyone knows any good film clips or wants any good film clips to use with young people, let me know.

Anything else you wanna know, just ask! Am happy to talk to everyone and anyone :-)

God Bless

Cleo xxx

Dennis · « **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2011, 11:04:30 AM »

Hi all, I'm Dennis

I'm from the People's Republic of Liverpool but currently do missionary work in Preston (in the faraway Diocese of Lancaster). I've been a Chaplain now for 9 years (eek!) and have done other bits of Catholic youth work here and there, especially involving Lourdes. Oh, and I'm a Liverpool fan (just like JPII)!

Jack Regan · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2011, 03:14:36 PM »

JP2 may have been a liverpool fan, but God is a Derby County fan!!

Dennis · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2011, 09:50:38 AM »

Quote from: Jack Regan on June 08, 2011, 03:14:36 PM

God is a Derby County fan!!

You sure?

hbalkwill · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2011, 09:34:42 PM »

My name is Henry. I'm chaplain to a Boys school in North London, prior to that I worked at Myddelton Grange in Yorkshire and before that I studied Theology at Heythrop College (University of London).

tukelurner · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2011, 09:42:57 AM »

Hello my name is Luke and I am a Lay chaplain at a school in Coventry.

I am 22 (23 in 3 weeks!) and have been involved in youth ministry since I was 17 and I have worked at retreat centres in the diocese of Liverpool and Westminster. I also have a foundation degree in youth minsitry from St Marys in Twickenham.

I have a fiancee who is beautiful and I play drums in a 50s band called the '59 Chevys. Hooray!

chaplain · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2011, 05:35:40 PM »

Hi, I'm Nikki, residing in Cumbria where I have been a school chaplain for 14 years. I'm married with 3 children whose ages range from 6 to 23 (!) so when I leave the joys and tribulations of young people behind at the end of the school day I get to enjoy it all again at home!

gems_sparkle · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:01:58 AM »

Hi I'm Gemma, I'm 27. I took a gap year with Sion Community when I was 18 which turned into 7 years!!! I was then a school Chaplain for 2 years and have just started as Senior programme leader at the SPEC centre (Westminster Diocesan retreat centre).

I love working with young people and helping them to encounter God in the everyday things of life.

I am also a bit of a chocoholic!

jmspotter · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:28:57 AM »

Hi, I am James, I have been the lay chaplain at a Jesuit boys school in south london for about a year now. Before that I have worked as a lay chaplain at nottingham university and as a youth minister for a Jesuit parish. I have just finished my MA in Christian Theology at Heythrop (Dissertation handed in Sunday) and my wife is due to give birth to our first child today!

fionam · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:21:35 PM »

Hi, I'm Fiona, I'm 28 and I just got married this year. I am currently the Diocesan Youth Officer for the Diocese of Middlesbrough and have been for nearly 5 years. This isn't going to be the case for much longer though as I am moving over the river(!) to be school chaplain at St Roberts, Washington in September.

juggler · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:34:00 PM »

I'm Matt. I am the youth and schools worker for Pax Christi. I did some other stuff, retreat centre, chaplaincy, parish stuff and the like, but that all seems a long time ago. I am a great supporter of Cake Thursday and, since it is Thursday, recommend you have cake.

Any heresy, indiscipline or scandalous opinion posted under this username is purely my own. If I am posting in a professional capacity I tend to ...

PaxChristiYouth · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:34:57 PM »

... both use this account and put more effort into avoiding any scandal!

peace
matt

stooge · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2011, 02:12:15 PM »

Hi, I'm Phil and I am the National President of the Young Christian Workers (YCW). I am 19 and originally from the Salford Diocese where I met the YCW six years ago. I also go annually to Lourdes with Salford Diocese. I now live in Westminster Diocese and will be studying BA in Theology at Heythrop from September.

SpiritualKiss · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2011, 10:04:12 AM »

Warrow! My name is Paul, I've been a parish-based youth worker in Birmingham for almost 8 years. I spent 3 years with the (now defunct) Nottingham Pilgrims Community from 94-97, where I met my wife. We have 3 children, with a fourth on the way!

I studied Youth and Community Work and Applied Theology at Midlands Centre for Youth Ministry and have a Cert Ed in Catechesis and Applied Theology from Maryvale Institute. My present job allows me to facilitate groups of student Youth Workers in their learning as well as to supervise Social Work students on placement. I also help run an annual youth retreat called "breathe" in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside!

My wife and I are Benedictine Oblates at Colwich Abbey and I love Benedictine spirituality, prayer and chant.

MustBeTheJanay · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:41:17 PM »

Hello.

I'm Janet currently Deanery Youth Ministry Co-ordinator for St, Michael's Deanery in Hexham and Newcastle. I've done a bit of Local Authority work, retreat centres and parish volunteer aswell as well as with St. John Ambulance.

I love seeing adults and young people come together and Church and realise they're not so different from each other.

Currently trying to work with young people on how we move our youth ministry forward in coming months and years as well as training for a certain It's A Knockout where Hartlepool will be weeping.

LiverOwl · « **Reply #19 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:15:08 AM »

The sky is blue, the clouds are white and that's why God's a Wednesdayite

A 'missionary' from God's Own County now residing in Liverpool. I am a Lay Chaplain of 5 and a half years and work in a Catholic High School in Widnes.

I have been married for just over 2 years to a wonderful man who I love dearly. I am blessed in so many ways (my season ticket at Hillsborough is the cross I bear!).

xx

Annie · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2011, 01:27:03 PM »

Quote from: MustBeTheJanay on June 20, 2011, 09:41:17 PM

Currently trying to work with young people on how we move our youth ministry forward in coming months and years as well as training for a certain It's A Knockout where Hartlepool will be weeping.

Weeping with tears of joy...prepare to eat your words Janay! The students and staff here are FLOCKING to get involved with one sole aim...to beat Washington! We've already prepared our victory parade.

HEChaplain · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2011, 11:15:09 AM »

Hi, I'm Margaret, currently Chaplain at Newman University College, Birmingham and have been for almost 8years (now that went fast!). Prior to that I worked with the Birmingham Catholic Youth Service for I think about five years. Along the way I've gained a JNC in Youth Work and a MA in Contemporary Theology.

Bit of a sports fanatic; everything although Hurling, Gaelic football and Rugby top the list!Delighted to say I was successful in gaining some Olympic tickets

, so looking forward to 2012!

Favourite quote (although don't know exactly where it come from) is: God writes straight with crooked lines....
... a reminder to me that God is always one step ahead no matter what is happening.

MustBeTheJanay · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2011, 05:53:02 PM »

Quote from: Annie on June 23, 2011, 01:27:03 PM

Quote from: MustBeTheJanay on June 20, 2011, 09:41:17 PM
Currently trying to work with young people on how we move our youth ministry forward in coming months and years as well as training for a certain It's A Knockout where Hartlepool will be weeping.

Weeping with tears of joy...prepare to eat your words Janay! The students and staff here are FLOCKING to get involved with one sole aim...to beat Washington! We've already prepared our victory parade.

Can we all start a Novena for Anne Marie et al....hoping their sadness at their loss doesn't last long and they can be proud of their efforts. Thr trophy looks good by the way

SeanUSX · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:35:35 PM »

Hi, I'm Sean Skinner, and I do many things...

I was brought up in the Catholic Church. I have a love for leading contemporary worship music, and found that this was more at home for in an CoE church down the road. I studied at the University of Edinburgh for 2 years, and I'm now an Intern at Youthwork Magazine and produce Youthwork the Podcast www.youthwork.co.uk/podcast

I also feel I spend too much time rebuking those who look down on other Christian denominations...

c.knowles · « **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2011, 01:08:54 PM »

Hello!

I'm Chris, and have recently taken up the role of Chaplain at a 6th form in the north west. I'm just finishing my MA at Heythrop College while also doing lots of bits and bobs for the Salesians (www.Salesianyouthministry.com - including this website!), CAFOD and Million Minutes...

I used to like music and play lots of guitar, but I've recently found myself working too much... yikes!

Fun facts about me : I'm probably the only person you know who supports Oldham Athletic, and most of my belongings are currently spread out all over the country...

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