Helping Teens Understand Catholic Social Teaching
Why is it so difficult to interest teens in Catholic social teaching?
Three Bible Reading Tips from the YOUCAT
BY PAT GOHN
The Catholic Church loves the Bible! Catholics call the Bible "God's Word" and "Sacred Scripture" because it is holy and contains what...
The Four Life-Giving Gifts of YOUCAT
A catechist reflects on the value of the youth catechism
BY KIMBERLY BRUCE
The youth catechism of the Catholic Church, commonly known as YOUCAT, is...
Using Social Media to Share Our Faith with Teens
BY AMY CATTAPAN
Instagram and Pinterest might not be the first tool you think of when it comes to evangelization, but when you picture your...
Using Music to Prayerfully Lead Youth to Christ
Mix Up Your Use of Musical Genres
KATE DANELUK
One of the first things we teach young people about prayer is that it is communication with...
Inspiring Teens: Praying with the Saints
LISA MLADINICH
In 1992, just before I returned to the Catholic faith, I met a woman who loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux as a friend...
God’s Chisel (9-min. video on being God’s masterpiece)
This video from the Skit Guys would be great to use before confession. It shows the challenge and gift in allowing God to...
Dear Jesus…
“Honor your father and your mother.” (EXODUS 20:12)
TERENCE HEGARTY
Dear Jesus,
I have now been grounded for a week! My parents are so unfair! Growing up...
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...
Plan a Mini Retreat
Connie Clark
When my teenager returned from his confirmation retreat, I wondered if I could create a similar experience for my younger students on a...
