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The National
Conference of
Catechetical Leaders
(NCCL) Join this group!
It includes diocesan,
Conference of
Catechetical Leaders
(NCCL) Join this group!
It includes diocesan,
| The Library |
| Directory of Services & Resources |
Key books which every Youth
Minister should have in his or her
library. Click here.
Youth Ministry That Works! by
Fred Mercadante. This is a model
based on Initiation. You have to
see it. Click here.
Growing Faith Mini-Courses for
Catholic Youth Ministry. Help
your young adults know their faith
well. These courses cover
everything we teach in the
Church. Click here.
A Confirmation Program
outlined and complete, using the
Mini-Courses. Young people
love it! These mini-courses are the
perfect way to learn about the
church while growing in your
intimacy with Christ. Click here to
open the Confirmation outline.
Two outstanding Bible study
options for youth:
(1) Introduce your young adults to
Lectio Divina with Threshold Bible
Study. Click here.
(2) Or use the Bible Study in Plain
English (or Spanish) complete
with "chat rooms" and other
features designed with young
adults in mind. Click here for
English. Click here for Spanish.
Minister should have in his or her
library. Click here.
Youth Ministry That Works! by
Fred Mercadante. This is a model
based on Initiation. You have to
see it. Click here.
Growing Faith Mini-Courses for
Catholic Youth Ministry. Help
your young adults know their faith
well. These courses cover
everything we teach in the
Church. Click here.
A Confirmation Program
outlined and complete, using the
Mini-Courses. Young people
love it! These mini-courses are the
perfect way to learn about the
church while growing in your
intimacy with Christ. Click here to
open the Confirmation outline.
Two outstanding Bible study
options for youth:
(1) Introduce your young adults to
Lectio Divina with Threshold Bible
Study. Click here.
(2) Or use the Bible Study in Plain
English (or Spanish) complete
with "chat rooms" and other
features designed with young
adults in mind. Click here for
English. Click here for Spanish.
Click on the covers.
parish, academic, publishing, and other
catechetical folks and it's mission is to
enrich and strengthen the ministry of
catechesis throughout the Catholic
dioceses of the United States. The
annual NCCL conference is very
worthwhile.
catechetical folks and it's mission is to
enrich and strengthen the ministry of
catechesis throughout the Catholic
dioceses of the United States. The
annual NCCL conference is very
worthwhile.
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to go there.
to go there.
From Tom East and The Center for
Ministry Development comes this
powerful, new resource. Here's where
you'll find the vision, theological
foundations, and pastoral practice of
Catholic youth ministry.
Here's where you'll find a practical
implementation of Renewing the
Vision -- A Framework for Catholic
Youth Ministry. Click on the cover.
Ministry Development comes this
powerful, new resource. Here's where
you'll find the vision, theological
foundations, and pastoral practice of
Catholic youth ministry.
Here's where you'll find a practical
implementation of Renewing the
Vision -- A Framework for Catholic
Youth Ministry. Click on the cover.
The National Federation for
Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)
This wonderful group advocates for the
role and needs of young people in the
Church and in society and promotes the
role of the Church and the Gospel in the
lives of young people. It also promotes a
comprehensive approach to youth
ministry as articulated in Renewing the
Vision. For more, visit their Web site.
At the NFCYM page, check out related
links with the Catholic Youth
Foundation USA, Youth/Young Adult
Ministry page on Archdiocese for Military
Services Web site, The National
Association of Catholic Youth Ministry
Leaders, & National CYO Sports.
Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)
This wonderful group advocates for the
role and needs of young people in the
Church and in society and promotes the
role of the Church and the Gospel in the
lives of young people. It also promotes a
comprehensive approach to youth
ministry as articulated in Renewing the
Vision. For more, visit their Web site.
At the NFCYM page, check out related
links with the Catholic Youth
Foundation USA, Youth/Young Adult
Ministry page on Archdiocese for Military
Services Web site, The National
Association of Catholic Youth Ministry
Leaders, & National CYO Sports.
Click on the icon
to go there.
to go there.
| New! from Twenty-Third! Mini-Courses based on the popular Growing Faith Project For Youth & Confirmation programs, in either English or Spanish! Find them here. |
Another wonderful
Spiritual resource
Spiritual resource
| Learn to live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor. Use these 14 steps alone, in your youth group, or with your small community. Apply Catholic Social teaching to YOUR life. click here. |
--from
Bill Huebsch
Bill Huebsch
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From
Kathleen
Glavich
Teacher and Leader
Inspiration and
information about
how we Catholics
pray.
Kathleen
Glavich
Teacher and Leader
Inspiration and
information about
how we Catholics
pray.
Click on the item to find it.
From
Kerry Weber
Realistic.
Powerful.
Life-changing.
Beautiful.
Personal.
Real.
Did I mention real?
Kerry Weber
Realistic.
Powerful.
Life-changing.
Beautiful.
Personal.
Real.
Did I mention real?
| Professional Organizations that support your ministry |
| This month's FREE gift... ... to thank you for all that you give to your parish. I Love You Without End -- A Personal Retreat for YOU! In this lovely gift, you will find a rich reflection on how much God loves you, no matter what! As you grow in your own faith as a pastoral leader, this personal mini-retreat will help you keep Christ at the center of that. Click here to find it. (Scroll to the bottom of the page.) |
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| New! This guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as confession or penance) will help you teach youth and young adults about this valuable Sacrament. Click here to find it. |