Youth Ministry Insights – Sharing Vocation Stories
As we wrap up Season 4 of Youth Ministry Insights, Kari has on two special guests, dear friends Fr. Peter Gallagher and Sister Stacie Marie Gagnon. Kari shares about...
Youth Ministry is a forever changing field as the youth of today are ever changing with the times and culture. Those seeking to serve the young church, or those already serving them in this field, know that there is great work to be done! This show is all about the joys, and sometimes the difficult moments, of working in Youth Ministry! Each episode is filled with tips, advice and the real truth of serving and sharing in the building up of the kingdom! When you touch the hearts of the youth you touch their souls. And this show is all about touching hearts.
Kari Janisse bio:
Kari graduated from Rowan University in 2004 with a degree in Graphic Design. After a few years of designing, she felt called to change careers and began working as a Youth Minister in the Camden Diocese in 2008. She has been the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown for over ten years. Throughout the last decade, Kari has spoken to thousands of youth & young adults on many topics of the faith. Kari also runs an entertainment business where she performs as a stilt-walker, balloon artist and face painter. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Phil, for twelve years and she is a proud mom of her two-year-old son, JohnPaul! Her deepest passion is sharing the Catholic faith with others and touching the hearts and lives of the young Church!
All Episodes
Youth Ministry Insights: Youth Interview
In this episode of Youth Ministry Insights, Kari Janisse sits down with one of her long-time youth group member, Bella Pilla. Bella is a senior in high school and...
Youth Ministry Insights: Ice Breakers
Ice breakers are a sIce breakers are a staple at any youth ministry gathering. In this video, Kari Janisse gives you four of her favorite ice breaker games –...
Youth Ministry Insights: Fun & Faith
How can you find a happy & healthy balance between spirituality & entertainment in your ministry? In this episode, Kari shares some examples of finding the balance between the...
Youth Ministry Insights: Plan A, B, C,…
Planning ahead is a very important aspect of Youth Ministry. However, what happens when there is a change in plans? How do you adapt and move forward? What are...
Youth Ministry Insights: Working with Schools
In this episode of YMI, Youth Minister Kari Janisse talks about the importance of working together with Schools to benefit the youth and your ministry as a whole. She...
YMI: Transition from Youth to Young Adult Ministry
Youth Ministry is vital to our young Church. However, once a youth graduates high school and turns 18, what is next for them? If you are able to develop...
Youth Ministry Insights: Transitions are hard!
Welcome back to season 4 of YMI! In this episode, youth minister Kari Janisse shares about the difficulty with change and how we as youth ministers can walk alongside...
Youth Ministry Insights: A Message to Parents
Are you a parent of a teenager? Does your child attend a youth group or are you seeking out a youth ministry program? In this episode geared towards both...
