Resourses for Youth Ministry

Catechetical Material

Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series

Follow the link above to the official list of catechetical materials that the USCCB has approved.

Youth Ministry Access

How would you like to receive a 20% discount for your annual subscription to Youth Ministry Access? If ten or more parishes have a subscription, I can apply for your discount by paying for all the subscriptions through the diocese! Plus, we can schedule a free workshop to help you learn how to get the most out of your subscription. So, if you are paying $150.00 a year for the high school subscription, your fee could be reduced to $120.00. The last time I asked around, I came up just short of the diocesan level subscription needed for the discount. Let me know and I will do what I can to help your parish save some money!

Forms and Documents for Youth Ministry

Look for a comprehensive Youth Ministry handbook in the future.

Field_Trip_Release_-_Standard_Activity.pdf

Field_Trip_Release_-_Hazardous_Activity.pdf

Driver_Information_-_Private_Vehicle.pdf

International_Trip_Insurance_Request.pdf

Civil_Law-_Pointers_for_Youth_Ministers.pdf

Writing_Permission_Slips_for_Youth_Ministry_Events.pdf

Professional Reading List

• East, Tom, et al. Effective Practices for Dynamic Youth Ministry. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2002. ISBN: 0-88489-806-7.
• Liberia Editrice Vaticana. Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2^nd ed. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1997.  Citta del Vaticano: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 1997. ISBN: 1-57466-110-8.
• McCorquodale, Charlotte, Victoria Shepp, and Leigh Sterten. National Study of Youth and Religion: Analysis of the Population of Catholic Teenagers and Their Parents. Washington, DC: National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, 2004. ISBN 1-932619-04-6.
• Mercadante, Frank. Growing Teen Disciples: Strategies for Really Effective Youth Ministry. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 1998. ISBN: 0-88489-781-8.
• NFCYM/NALM/NCCL. National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers: Serving as Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministry Coordinators, Pastoral Associates, and Parish Life Coordinators. Washington, DC: National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry et. al., 2003. ISBN: 0-9712975-6-8.
• Roehlkepartain, Eugene C. Building Assets in Congregations: A Practical Guide for Helping Youth Grow Up Healthy. Minneapolis: Search Institute, 1998. ISBN: 1-57482-113-X.
• Smith, Christian. Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. New York: Oxford, 2005. ISBN-13: 978-0-19-518095-4.
• USCCB. National Directory for Catechesis. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005. ISBN: 1-57466-443-3.
• USCCB. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1997. ISBN: 1-57466-007-7.

Good Books about the Catholic Faith for Teenagers

• Auer, Jim. Handbook for Today’s Catholic Teen. Liguori, MO: Liguori, 2004. ISBN: 0-7648-1173-8.
• Daley, Michael J., ed. Why Do Catholics . . . ?: Teens Respond to Questions About the Faith. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-88489-915-0.
• Johnson, Kevin Orlin. Why Do Catholics Do That?: A Guide to the Teachings and Practices of the Catholic Church. (Formerly entitled, Expressions of the Catholic Faith.) New York: Ballantine Books, 1994. ISBN: 0-345-39726-6.
• Singer-Towns, Brian. The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth. 2^nd Edition. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-88489-987-7.
• Vitek, John M. Living the Questions Jesus Asks: A Guide for Teens. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2002. ISBN: 978-0-88489-782-8.
• St. Romain, Philip. Catholic Answers to Fundamentalists’ Questions. Booklet Edition. Liguori, MO: Liguori, 1994. ISBN: 978-0892432202.