Young Adult Leadership Institute

The Young Adult Leadership Institute, a collaboration between the Diocese of Grand Rapids and the Catholic Information Center, is for young adults in their 20s and 30s who are looking for meaningful opportunities to live out their faith and values at work, with their family and friends, and in the world.

Learn: Discover your own strengths and explore your relationship with God and essential role in the Church.

Lead: Develop essential leadership skills that are necessary in our complex world.

Leap: Guided by Catholic principles, discern where and how God is calling you to lead

Cost:

  • Tuition: $150.00
  • Retreat Fees: $50 for each retreat

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2023 Young Adult Leadership Institute Schedule

Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Orientation

Friday, May 19 & Saturday, May 20

  • Opening Retreat: Called and Gifted

Tuesday, May 30, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Seminar: My Place in Church

Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Seminar: My Role in Society

Tuesday, June 27, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Seminar: Inter-cultural Communication

Tuesday, July 11, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Seminar: Conflict Resolution

Tuesday, July 25, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Service-Learning event

Tuesday, August 8, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Seminar: Networking 101

Tuesday, August 22, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Networking Social Event

Tuesday, September 5, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Seminar: Fostering Communion

Friday, September 15 & Saturday, September 16

  • Closing Retreat: Commissioned and Sent

For More Information:

Please call or email the Catholic Information Center at 616-459-7267.