"Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry"
The Catholic Bishops of the United States recently authored "Renewing the Vision" and offer it as a blueprint for the continued development for effective ministry with adolescents.
From The "Renewing the Vision" Document
Goals for Ministry with Adolescents
Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
Themes of a Comprehensive Vision of Youth Ministry
Effective ministry with adolescents:
·is Developmentally Appropriate
·is Intergenerational
·is Multicultural
·involves Community-wide Collaboration
·provides leadership that mobilizes all the resources of the faith community
·creates flexible and adaptable programming
Components of a Comprehensive Ministry
·Advocacy
·Catechesis
·Community Life
·Evangelization
·Justice and Service
·Leadership Development
·Pastoral Care
·Prayer and Worship
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"Renewing the Vision" offers a practical framework for utilizing the resources of the entire faith community and integrating ministry with adolescents and their families into the total life and mission of the Church." (from the Introduction, p.2)
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