USA Today- Forget pizza parties,'teens tell churches'
August 26, 2010
"Bye-bye church. We're busy." That's the message teens are giving churches today. by Cathy Lynn Grossman and Stephanie Steinberg- USA Today More »
Forming Young Disciples: Are We Asking the Right Questions
March 2, 2010
This is a must read about Adolescent Catechesis More »by Sean Reynolds
RELIGION AMONG the MILLENNIALS
February 26, 2010
RELIGION AMONG the MILLENNIALS The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life has released their findings on Millennials and their religiosity. It is an interesting read. Here are a few highlights as well as a link to the article. More »by The Pew Forum
Suicide
February 19, 2010
The following is a resource to gain a greater understanding of the Church’s stance on suicide and some help in detecting signs of suicide and prevention. As well you will find the websites of counselors in case the need would arise for your child to seek help. More »by Terry Clark
Sacred Scripture
May 4, 2009
This week the focus of the newsbrief will be on Sacred Scripture. This focus was taken from the Core Curriculum from the Framework set forth by the Bishops. More »by Terry Clark
Evangelization
March 27, 2009
The past several News Briefs have covered the Components of Comprehensive Youth Ministry, as set forth in the USCCB document “Renewing the Vision.” This is the last News Brief in the series, and it will cover the component of “Evangelization.” More »by Erin Walsh
Jesus Christ's Mission Continues
March 26, 2009
This week the focus of the newsbrief will be on Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church. This focus was taken from the Core Curriculum from the Framework set forth by the Bishops. More »by Terry Clark
Prayer and Worship
March 13, 2009
The ministry of prayer and worship with adolescents has several distinct dimensions that provide direction to comprehensive ministry efforts. More »by Terry Clark
Leadership
February 26, 2009
This week’s News Brief is on “Leadership” “The ministry of Leadership Development calls forth, affirms, and empowers the diverse gifts, talents, and abilities of adults and young people in our faith communities for comprehensive ministry with adolescents.” –Renewing the Vision, p.40. More »by Erin Walsh
Service and Social Justice
February 18, 2009
This week our focus will be on Social Justice and Service: More »by Terry Clark
Communtiy Life
February 10, 2009
This week’s youth ministry News Brief is on Community Life. More »by Erin Walsh
Religious Vocations
November 18, 2008
This week we are going to focus on Religious Vocations. More »by Terry Clark
Cutting
November 17, 2008
Cutting and other forms of mutilation are growing into an epidemic in our country. More »by Terry Clark