Ministers with Youth Library
Christus Vivit
Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation written “to young people and to the entire people of God” where he shares his insights on the accompaniment, engagement, and vocational mission of youth and young adults. (USCCB)
- USCCB about the document
- Online document
- Resources by NFCYM
Directory for Catechesis
- Directory for Catechesis (New Edition), includes Ministry with Youth
National Dialogue Report
“The National Dialogue on Catholic Pastoral Ministry with Youth and Young Adults, a collaborative and synodal experience of the Church in the United States, is the answer to Pope Francis’ call for accompaniment, conversation, and dialogue.“
- National Dialogue website with information, report, and dialogue guides
Renewing The Vision
“A pastoral framework [that serves] as a blueprint for the continued development of effective ministry with youth and adolescents in local communities of faith.”
Stuff You Can Use
- Stuff You Can Use, podcast offering ideas, resources, and tools (Protestant)
Articles
- “Tell me more: 8 questions to ask your high school freshman”, geared towards parents, can also be adapted for ministry, Fuller Youth Institute
- “The spiritual life of American teenagers”, U.S. Catholic
- “8 Things I Know for Sure About (Most) Middle School Kids”, Cult of Pedagogy
Books
- Purpose Driven Youth Ministry: 9 Essential Foundations for Healthy Growth by Doug Fields
- This was Not in the Brochure: Lessons from Work, Ministry and Life by Mike Patin
- Our Catholic Children: Ministry with Hispanic Youth and Young Adults by Hsffman Ospino, PhD
- Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry A. Weddell
- Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by Roy Petitfils