Post on 27-Jun-2015
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Eight Components of Comprehensive Youth Ministry:1. Advocacy2. Catechesis3. Community Building4. Justice & Service5. Leadership Development6. Pastoral Care7. Prayer & Worship
Comprehensive Youth Ministry
Examples of Advocacy in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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• Youth Representatives on Parish Boards (Pastoral Council; Liturgy Commission and Justice & Peace Commission)
• Presentation of St. Timothy Awards to outstanding youth leaders
• Recognition of youth achievements (ex: Blessings of Graduates, New Drivers and College bound youth)
• Parenting with Parents
Examples of Catechesis in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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•Sunday Night Focus Groups (15 different topics)•Weekend Sessions (6 different options)•Independent Study (2 different options)
Examples of Community Building in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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• To provide a place where all young people and their families feel accepted, welcomed and known
• A variety of social events each year
Examples of Evangelization in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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• Semi-Annual Youth Rallies with big-name speakers
• Birthday card Ministry• “Each One, Reach One” initiative• Bulletin board, webpage, mailings
Examples of Leadership Development in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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• Peer Ministry (Opportunities in both High School Faith Formation & Jr. High Religious Education)
• Youth Council • Representatives on Parish Boards• NCYC Delegates
Examples of Justice & Service In SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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• Monthly Discipleship Groups (over 15 different groups)
• Individual Service Projects • Youth Service Missions through Young People
Who Care (Appalachia) and Young Neighbors in Action (Omaha)
Examples of Pastoral Care in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
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• One-on-one meetings with youth &/or parents on a variety of issues
• Recommendations for College Admission, Scholarships, etc.
• Connection with SocialService Agencies asappropriate
Examples of Prayer & Worship in SSPP Youth Ministry Programs
• Confirmation Formation Process (including Parents & Sponsor and Liturgical Rites)
• Opportunities for Sacrament of Reconcilation• Prayer at every event and program• Liturgical Ministries• Retreats
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