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 (Minors)

An editable document for parish leaders to create forms to be signed by parents/guardians for youth ministry events with minors. Language can be used to create paper or online forms.

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.

Project YM

Independent Ministry - Helping Catholic youth ministry leaders thrive. Offerings include: CYM Live; Catholic Youth Ministry Discussion Group on Facebook; and Thrive - an online community of Catholic youth workers created by Catholic youth workers.

Family Scouting Infographic

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