Snatched from the Dragon, Caught for Christ
The importance of youth ministry
PAT GOHN
Looking back on my younger years, I’m grateful for the parish-based youth ministry that offered regular retreats and weekly...
Five Ideas for Local Youth Service Missions
Connecting faith with good works
BECKY GROTH
Just in case we didn’t get the picture when Jesus told the parable of the sheep and goats (Matthew...
Discussing the Transcendentals
Discerning desires that point to God
BECKY GROTH
“Thou has made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” — ST....
Ground Your Youth Ministry Program in Intercessory Prayer
Here is a practical way to develop prayer partners for your ministry
LAUREN SCHARMER
It all started with a simple Facebook post: “Would you be willing...
Helping Teens Understand Catholic Social Teaching
Why is it so difficult to interest teens in Catholic social teaching?
The Spiritual Questions of Gen Z
A framework for youth ministry for the first post-Christian generation
DOUG TOOKE
For the last 15 years, Catholic faith-formation experts have been struggling over the best...
Baptism and Our Belonging to God
Discussion starters for exploring our first sacrament
BECKY GROTH
Belonging. Everyone, regardless of age, needs it. Hungers for it. Sometimes does ridiculous, dangerous, or unhealthy things...
Catholic I.Q.—Quiz Mash-Up: A little on Lent, a little on Youth Ministry
Fun facts about Lent and Youth Ministry
DAVID O’BRIEN
Here’s a 20-question mash-up quiz combining Lent and Youth Ministry. It contains sample questions such as:
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Foster a giving spirit this Lent
Kerry Weber
As a young altar server, I looked forward to serving at the Holy Thursday Mass. My key role in the ceremony involved carrying...
Teens Dealing with Difficulties: The Most Important Words We Can Say
BY LAUREN SCHARMER
Reflecting on my five years working in youth ministry, I am convinced that the most important words we can say to our...
