Youth Resources
‘The future is in your hearts and in your hands. God is entrusting to you the task, at once difficult and uplifting, of working with Him in the building of the civilization of love’. ~ St. John Pail II, Evening Vigil with Young People N. 4, Apostolic Voyage, Toronto 2002
Today’s youth live in a world that offers them different possibilities through digital means; however, loneliness has become a big characteristic of the youth. We are called to be there for them and accompany them in the search of true happiness which can be only found in Jesus Christ. As leaders you are called to help the youth encounter the person of Jesus. Today’s youth is in need of respect, trust, love and encouragement. Create an environment where they can experience the love, peace and hope found in Jesus.
Become that helping hand that will help the youth grow closer to God. Here are some handy resources for ministering to the youth:
Today’s youth live in a world that offers them different possibilities through digital means; however, loneliness has become a big characteristic of the youth. We are called to be there for them and accompany them in the search of true happiness which can be only found in Jesus Christ. As leaders you are called to help the youth encounter the person of Jesus. Today’s youth is in need of respect, trust, love and encouragement. Create an environment where they can experience the love, peace and hope found in Jesus.
Become that helping hand that will help the youth grow closer to God. Here are some handy resources for ministering to the youth:
- Project YM - https://projectym.com/
Resources to help Catholic youth ministry thrive. Project YM hosts ProjectYM Live, weekly 90 minutes online event where young people and their parish ministers play games, tackle core questions about life and faith, dive into discussion within small groups and pray together.
- Catechist.com - https://www.catechist.com/category/lessons-and-activities/youth-ministry/
Catechist.com serves catechists and catechetical leaders in parish religious education and formation programs, as well as religion teachers in Catholic schools and parents.
- The Diocese of Westminster Youth Ministry - https://dowym.com/resources/
The Diocese of Westminster Youth Ministry provides handy resources for youth worker or leader, or young person who want to start a ministry with ideas for activities, games, prayers.
- The Center for Ministry Development - https://www.cmdnet.org/
The Center for Ministry Development promotes the development of ministry and catechesis with youth and families through leadership formation, service learning, and resources rooted in Catholic tradition and Scripture.
- Catholic Apostolate Centre - https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/resources.html
Youth Ministry resources provided by the Catholic Apostolate Centre is a ministry of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallotines).
- Busted Halo - https://bustedhalo.com/category/ministry-resources
Ministry resources from Busted Halo, a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help young people (and everyone) understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.
- Vcat - http://vcat.org/
Vcat is a program from the Diocese of Wheeling, Charleston - providing Video Catechism for Teens. Their videos are relevant, focused on God's Love and driven by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They provide monthly video and discussion guide for Catechetical leaders, teachers and youth ministers.
- Canadian Catholic Youth Ministry Network - https://www.ccymn.ca/
- Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers - https://www.wcacym.ca/
- National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry - https://nfcym.org/
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Youth FAQ - Part 1
Here are some resources shared by the Office of Pastoral Ministry which might be helpful for family with youth seeking a deeper encounter with Jesus. God is the giver of youth and he is at work in the life of each young person. Youth is a blessed time for the young and a grace for the Church and for the world. It is joy, a song of hope and a blessing. Making the most of our youthful years entails seeing this season of life as worthwhile in itself, and not simply as a brief prelude to adulthood. ~ Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, 135 You are called 'to contemplate the young Jesus as presented in the Gospels, for he was truly one of you, and shares many of the features of your young hearts.' ~ Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, 31.
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Youth FAQ - Part 2
Youth sharing their encounter with Jesus
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More FAQ in blogs, videos and podcasts
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Podcast list for Youth
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