OK, no one gets into youth ministry to get a building named after themselves, but this is pretty cool

ST. LOUIS, MO — The archdiocesan Catholic Youth Apostolate honored a CYC legend this weekend with the dedication of a newly designated center for youth activities. The Msgr. Louis F. Meyer Youth Center at Magdalen was dedicated in celebration of the priest’s 90th birthday. Msgr. Meyer served as associate director of the CYC from 1947-60 and director from 1960-78. “This is our way of saying thank you (to Msgr. Meyer) for being a part of our history,” said Msgr. John Borcic, executive director of the Catholic Youth Apostolate. “We wanted to dedicate the building to him … because of his long service and so many people he’s touched at both places — both at CYC and the parish — and his work in the community as well.” Read the St. Louis Review article

Discipleship demands that we make a decision (sometimes daily or hourly) not for Jesus but about Jesus.

SPENCER, IA – Teens from throughout the Diocese of Sioux City accepted Jesus as their friend during the 2009 Youth Rally on Oct. 25. This year’s theme was “faithbook.”

Judy McDonald, the keynote speaker and Catholic comedian, told jokes and stories about her experiences as a Catholic. She talked to the students about Facebook and accepting Jesus. “What does it mean if you really accept Jesus?” said McDonald. “At one point in your life you will have to make the decision, is this really what I want? I really hope it is. How are you going to know?” Read the Catholic Globe article