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Youth Ministry Documents & Resources

Youth Ministry Documents

Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry

Christus Vivit

A Framework for Faith Formation Programs (Diocese of Honolulu, Year 2020-2021)

Catholic Youth Ministry Resources

For middle school and high school youth:

EQ Saints

Saint Mary’s Press

My Catholic Faith Delivered  

Ascension Presents

For middle school youth:

Edge by Life Teen, Inc.

Sophia Institute

For high school youth:

Life Teen by Life Teen, Inc.

Alpha Youth Series 

Supplemental Resources

Quick Catholic Lessons (Ascension Presents)

YDisciple

Our Catholic Faith patches

Social Media Crash Course

Advent Resources (Catholic Apostolate Center)

Virtual Retreats

Greater: An online Confirmation Retreat - learn more here. 

A Virtual Retreat with Oddwalk Ministries 

Pray as You Go 

Service & Social Justice

Discover Your Neighbor (Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers)

Catholic Campaign for Human Development 

Creating on the Margins Youth Contest (CCHD)

Cultural Diversity

Prayer Walk (CRS)

Care for the Environment

Earth Day 2024

Laudato Si' & Climate Action in High School Seven-Part Resource Guide

Violence/Tragedy

NFCYM List of Resources on Violence

How to Talk to Your Kids about Tragedy

Hope in Darkness

Child Mind Institute

A Call to Christian Love

Processing the Tragedy of School Shootings

Prayer Services: After Tragedy(TRT)   For Love is Stronger than Death (SMP)   In Memory and Hope (SMP)   Through Suffering (EQSaints) 

Vocational Discernment

Catholic Apostolate Center

Consecrated Life - What is it? (podcast)

National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC)

Theology of the Body

Living the Theology of the Body Every Day

Discover the Dignity series

LGBTQ - Jason Evert

For Families

For Your Marriage (by the USCCB) 

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

Parent Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning

Parent Resources for Teens at Home

Parent Life by Life Teen, Inc.

Having Difficult Conversations 

How to Create a Home Prayer Corner in 4 Easy Steps (getfed.com)

"Best of" Lists (from Common Sense Media)

What Teens Want You to Know about Social Media and Mental Health

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health America of Hawaii Resource Directory

Mental Health First Aid USA

Roy Petitfils, LPC - YouTube  Podcast

Ave Explores

Self-Care Resources from Catholic Apostolate Center

Stress Management Tips from Fuller Youth Institute

Processing Feelings & Responding with Virtue from the NFCYM

Helping Youth Cope (Delay of Sacraments & More) from the NFCYM

Prayer & Liturgy

How to make a Spiritual Communion

Perpetual Adoration livestream

Daily Readings from the USCCB

How to hold a prayer service at home (from the Archdiocese of Washington DC)

Summit - a lectionary based resource for high school Youth Ministry (from Life Teen); a resource adapted for family use is also available.

Other Resources for Ministry with Young People

ProjectYM

Formed

ODB Films

Coloring Book from the Vatican Library Collections 

The Pastoral Center

Simple Steps to Creating a Virtual Youth Night 

Ave Maria Press

Technology & Communication Resources

Best Practices in Using Technology

How to Zoom Best Practices - Zoom Tips for Hosting a Zoom Meeting with Youth

Faith on Facebook Toolkit (USCCB)

How to Google Meet (coming soon!)

Flocknote

Physical Health & Working From Home Resources

Keeping Kids Active at Home

Work From Home Tips

Staying Well at Home

Personal Finance Resources

What to do if you can't pay your bills? (Compass Catholic Ministries)

Financial Bible Studies