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Comprehensive Youth Ministry

 

The plan outlined in this document is a combination of Renewing the Vision (1997,) Christus Vivut (2019,) and Listen, Teach, Send (2024.) The latter two documents utilize the imagery of the Risen Christ accompanying the disciples along the Emmaus Road. They also bring into focus some contemporary challenges facing our Church. Because of the concrete pillars outlined in Renewing the Vision, I will not be completely abandoning this plan as I find it easy to comprehend and continually evaluate our parish-based youth ministries.

"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." - 1 Chronicles 16:24

 

 

Renewal of Comprehensive Youth Ministry (April 2025).pdf

The Director of Youth Ministry wants to help you discern what will work best for you, in your parish, with your situation, and your charisms. She would love to connect with you, hear your ideas, and work out a plan for comprehensive youth ministry in your parish. Please see the list below for possible avenues of assistance. 

  • Parish visit
    • One or multiple on-site visits to discuss current strategies/issues
  • Conference phone/video call
    • One or multiple "distanced" meetings to discuss current strategies/issues
  • Prayer & Worship Service - Visit to your parish to lead prayer and worship. May include the following...
    • Adoration and Confession with your pastor
    • Liturgical year basis/Word Working
    • Music
    • Reflections
  • Confirmation consult 
    • Assistance developing a plan to form and prepare your young people to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
    • Assistance planning and implementing a retreat for your young confirmandi

Helpful Links and Documents

 
High School Program Guides

High School 3-Year Plan - link to schedule

 

Renewing the Vision Online

Renewing the Vision printed booklet

 

The Ecclesial Method of Catechesis Outline

  • Outline by Dr. James Pauley of Franciscan University of Steubenville
  • Developed from"the ecclesial approach to methodology" as proposed in chapter three of The Mystery We Proclaim by Msgr. Francis Kelly, 1999
  • 5 step method of catechesis to help your catechists prepare and implement their lesson plans in a way that will cultivate a response of faith from the children
  • Please reach out to Emma Webs if you would like her to present on this topic to your catechists!
 
Miscellaneous Help

Protect Young Eyes Internet Safety

Youth Ministry Manual by Catholic Mutual Group.pdf

 

Confirmation

Bishop John's Document on the Sacrament of Confirmation -  Confirmation Three Parts January 2024.pdf

Bishop John's 4 Articles, Summer 2024 -  Sacrament of Confirmation.pdf

Confirmation Liturgy Updated 10-26-22.docx

Letter Template for Students - Confirmation.docx

Letter to Confirmation Candidates from Bishop 2022-2023.docx

Chosen (Ascension Press)

Purpose (Life Teen)

Confirmed for Mission (Diocese of Lincoln, NE)