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Youth Ministry

Framework for Faith Formation Programs 

(memo July 24, 2020)

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What is Youth Ministry?

Young people have gifts that can transform a faith community, if the community is open to those gifts and the changes that they may necessitate. Youth ministry is as much about helping young people as it is about helping young people to share their gifts with the parish community. 

Youth Ministry, as defined by the US Bishops in Renewing the Vision, includes middle school youth (grades 6-8) and high school youth (grades 9-12).  These age groups should be ministered to within different programs and events because of age and developmental differences. 

Goals of Catholic Youth Ministry:

Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. (RTV, p.9) 

Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. (RTV, p. 11)

Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. (RTV, p. 15)

Read more of Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.