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The Catholic Youth Podcast
Episode 7 – Getting Married in the Catholic Church (Part 1) with Fr Josh Nash

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!

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.

There was a headline in the New York Times on the 7th of March 2022 which read “The Nun Reshaping the Role of Women Inside the Vatican”. The article was about Sr Natalie Becquart, the first woman in history to have the right to vote in the Catholic synod. She’s the undersecretary of the synod of bishops in Rome, appointed by Pope Francis, and she was in Adelaide recently for only one day to give a lecture on “Synodality as Mission” as part of a whirlwind Australian tour.

To watch Sr Nathalie's lecture from that evening, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_VQc-7hu04

To listen to the Catholic Youth Podcast (great how-to guide on everything from putting on Catholic events, to spiritual practices in schools, to how to create a sacred space and heaps more), you can check that out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/020oiOwBT7D40veelO7wc3

To listen to the Arch D Radio Podcast (the stories of people involved in Catholic youth ministry, how their journey started, highlights, challenges and authentic moments of encounter), click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JgG7oEbIJ9k0bldEblhbp

In episode number 5 we hear from Cara McGlaughlin, former school youth minister and team member of Marist Youth Ministry Australia to learn from her extensive experience working in school youth ministry. Whether you’re just starting out in youth ministry or you’re a veteran youth minister, this conversation will give you plenty of inspiration heading into the new school year.
Cara’s top tips for school youth ministry:
- Find what works for you!
- Relationships first and foremost – people over programs.
- Talk to people and build connections!
- Transparency is key to building trust and relationships.
- Expect the interruptions and see them as an invitation to connect with others.
- You’ve been called to youth ministry for a reason and have something special to the table. Have the desire and motivation to find out what you have to bring to the table and offer that.
- Trust in yourself and your ability because you are in the role for a reason.
- Rely on those around you and ask for help when you need it.
- Whenever you need a boost of motivation remind yourself why you started youth ministry.
- Have fun!

In episode number 4 we sit down with Micah Thorbjornsen to talk about his experience about how men form friendships and connect with each other and their spirituality.

In episode number 3 we hear from Amanda Razon, former Family Faith Formation Advisor for Catholic Education and current Assistant Principal in Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM) at St John the Baptist Catholic School to talk about spiritual practices in schools. In this episode you’ll learn about:

What are the main spiritual practices generally found in Catholic schools including,
- Prayer
- Liturgy
- Mass

Why they are considered important and are practiced in schools,
How to practice them in meaningful ways, and top practical tips to keep in mind when leading or taking part in these spiritual practices.

Quotes:
What makes this school different from other schools. A Catholic School is centred in God and God has provided us with all of these things and we want to enrich the students with their learning but also, we want them to be enriched and know that they are loved by God and flourish because they are known and loved by God.
Prayer is intentionally inviting God into that space and being with God.
How do you develop any relationship with anyone unless you spend time with them? So that is why prayer is important. I can’t be your friend if I just simply know you and that is it, but I have to know more about you by spending time with you. Prayer is that avenue to know God better.
Check in with yourself and know what is in your heart at that time, that can lead to a more genuine prayer.
At the heart of it, you want prayer to be genuine and intentional and heartfelt, not just actions or words for the sake of doing it.
Liturgy is an extended, more formal way of praying. A public form of worship.
Know that each person is on their own journey, that you are so welcome to add your flavour and there is no hard and fast rule of doing things but remember the heart of it.