Resources

Driver Acknowledgement Form

An editable document for parish leaders to create forms to be signed by adults, ages 21 and older, who are driving minors for youth ministry events.

Sample Parish Permission, Release, Medical Form (Adults) - SPANISH

The Spanish translation of an editable document for parish leaders to create forms to be signed by adults for youth ministry events. The words can be used to create paper or online forms.

Sample Parish Permission, Release, Medical Form (Minors) - SPANISH

The Spanish translation of an editable document for parish leaders to create forms to be signed by parents/guardians for youth ministry events with minors. The words can be used to create paper or online forms.

Life Teen

The Life Teen movement consists of resources that provide solid Catholic teaching and youth ministry experiences for youth in middle school through high school so you can spend less time at your desk and more time ministering to teens. The goal of Life Teen and Edge is to provide a safe and fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. We give you a playbook to create the youth ministry you’ve always wanted. Our resources empower you and your core team to evangelize teens into life-long disciples. And we’re not the new kids on the block. We’ve been supporting youth ministers like you for nearly four decades. We’ve learned some things along the way and want to share them with you. Our resources are offered as a subscription so that parishes have the tools to address the needs of teenagers today – not five years ago.

TorchBearer Ministries

Originally founded by youth, Torchbearer Ministries empowers teenagers to fall in love with the beauty of Christ and His Church, and to live their lives as a reflection of that love in their world.​ Our programs go all-in on small group conversation, featuring no videos and no formal “teaching.” This encourages teens to discover their approach to life with the Church as a guide - and with 84 standalone lessons, you can customize Ignite to tackle the topics your teens want to talk about!

Amoris Laetitia - "The Joy of Love"

Amoris Laetitia is the result of Pope Francis' prayerful reflection on the discussions and outcomes of two synods of bishops held in Rome: an Extraordinary Synod in 2014, and an Ordinary Synod in 2015, both on the topic of marriage and the family. The exhortation is meant to share with the Church the Holy Father's teaching and encouragement regarding pastoral ministry to families, and what marriages and families are called to at this time in history

DEUS CARITAS EST - "God is Love"

Benedict XVI's first encyclical derived from St. John Paul II's writings. This document puts "love" in a Christian context, examining eros, agape, and philia, and relates them to the love Christ has for the Church. Suggested for all young people, but especially engaged and married couples.

Hijos e Hijas de la Luz Contenido (Sons & Daughters of the Light - Spanish)

Plan Pastoral para el Ministerio con Jóvenes Adultos

Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry - English

Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry builds on the fine tradition begun by the 1976 document, A Vision of Youth Ministry. To respond to the new challenges and opportunities of our day the Catholic bishops of the United States offer this document as a blueprint for the continued development of effective ministry with young and older adolescents.

Sons and Daughters of the Light - English

In 1996, on the eve of the third millennium, the bishops of the United States promulgated "Sons and Daughters of the Light," a document on pastoral ministry to young adults. Young adults, who range from 18-39 years of age, make up a large part of the Church and have the potential to contribute greatly toward the Christian mission. Noting that outreach to young adults has been largely neglected in the past, and that young adults provide a valuable and unique perspective to and for ministry that must be seriously considered, the U.S. bishops aimed to create a strategic plan to integrate young adults into the life of the Church in America, by taking into careful consideration the various stages of life and circumstances in which young adults find themselves.

Family Scouting Infographic

Description of the what, why and how Boy Scouts of America with offer programs for boys and girls.