We are all aware of the TV commercial where one man say's "Wow, that's a low price", and the other man say's, "I know".  Imagine then if you will this conversation taking place between two people regarding youth ministry in our diocese.  Imagine, "Wow, that's a young Catholic Church, alive and well", and the response, "I know, just look at everything that is going on, TEC, JOY, Summer Camps, Youth Rallies and more".

As I look to September and a new school year, I see and feel a new energy regarding youth ministry.  Here is one example.  Many young people have attended TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) and this experience has meant so much to them they are reaching out to others in ways I have never seen before.  Their efforts led to a great TEC weekend in July, which only means the response for our November TEC will be just as strong.

Directors of Religious Education and Youth Ministers,

Please find the Framework for Youth Ministry as published by the USCCB HERE.