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YOUTH MINISTRY RESOURCES
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"Discovering God ●
Living Faith ● Sharing Hope" |
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Youth
Ministry Office |
Resource Modules
Our office
has developed resource modules to assist parishes with
commonly requested consultation services. These
include but are not limited to:
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Starting Sr. High Youth
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Starting Jr. High Youth
Ministry |
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Starting Young Adult
Groups |
Hiring a Youth Ministry
Coordinator |
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Component Training (from
Renewing the Vision) |
Inter-Parish Youth
Ministry |
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Social Justice Immersion
Experiences |
Junior High Summer Camps |
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Youth Ministry Volunteer
Training |
Conference Planning |
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Leadership Development |
Parish Staff Issues |
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Thematic Consultations |
CYO Coaches Training |
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Scouting Consultations |
Catholic Social Teaching |
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Catechetical Training |
Working with Church
Movements |
For more
information, please call 216-334-1261 x10 or
lbtaylor@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
Evaluation Forms
What are we doing well?
What areas can we improve? These are important questions successful
programs ask participants with an evaluation form. Click below for
downloadable examples you can adapt to your situation. Some of these
are in PDF format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free download
is available in the left border of this site.
Permission Forms
Are you looking for permission forms for your
programming? Click below to download forms in PDF format. These forms have
been reviewed by our legal counsel. We recommend you adapt them to your situation.
 PDF Format
Sample Parental Consent Form
PDF Format
Sample
Medical Authorization Form
YYAM and CYO Office Programs Scholarship Application
Don't let the registration cost stop you or your
youth from participating in a Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office program.
Scholarships are always available. All scholarships must be requested before
the registration deadline. Youth receive preference over adults for scholarships.
Click below to download an application in PDF format.
PDF Format
Scholarship Application
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Electronic Media, Technology |
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Technology Guidelines
 Catholic
Youth Ministry Blog
The
site provides links and resources to you that reflect today’s culture and
thoughts on youth ministry.
Blogger,
podcast studio host, and slideshare trainer is D. Scott Miller.
www.catholicYMblog.com
Mobile Apps
- Three options
from Loyola Press for the iPhone™ and iPod touch® make it easy to help
you grow in your faith. For more information, visit
www.loyolapress.com/app.
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General |
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 Renewing the Vision -
A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry:
Online
version
Retreat
Facilities
Click
here ( 145KB)
for a directory of retreat facilities in Northeast Ohio.
Ohio Campus Ministry Connection
The
Diocesan Directors of Campus Ministry are eager to continue the ministry you
have provided to young people who will graduate from high school and enter
colleges or universities in Ohio. They would like
the opportunity to welcome those students to their
campuses and share with them the opportunities available through campus
ministry or campus-area parishes near the institution they plan to attend.
Please ask
high school seniors who attend public high schools or who are
home-schooled to:
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a simple information form
online at:
http://www.cdeducation.org/oym/cm/connection.htm
or
- Complete a form that
you provide (sample) or
download the form from the website
High schools in the Diocese
of Cleveland, please send cards to:
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Bill Miller |
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Director |
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Office of Catechetical Services,
Diocese of Cleveland |
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1404 E. Ninth Street |
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Cleveland, OH 44114-1722 |
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(Please
place completed cards for the senior class in one envelope.) |
For seniors attending Catholic high schools, cards for all seniors have been sent directly to the high schools.
Vatican Library
You may want to check out the Vatican library
web site listed below. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect to the
universal church. The Vatican Library is now online! You can explore these
historic
treasures, now digitally preserved, at:
http://www.vaticanlibrary.vatlib.it/
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Ministry of Advocacy
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The Ministry of Advocacy
USCCB Respect Life Program
Evangelium Vitae
Pastoral Statement of the U.S.
Catholic Bishops on People with ilities
Welcome and Justice for Persons
with Disabilities
Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration:
A Catholic
Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice
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Welcoming the Stranger Among Us:
Unity in Diversity
Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity - Parish
Resource Kit
Faithful Citizenship: Civic
Responsibility for a New Millennium
How
a Bill Becomes Law in Ohio
State Laws
Federal Laws
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Ohio
Government Information and Services
Ohio
Legislative Branch
Ohio
General Assembly
Legislative Information
Governor of Ohio
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Ohio
Supreme Court
U.S.
House of Representatives
United States Senate
U.S.
President
U.S.
Supreme Court
Office of Government Liaison (USCCB)
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Partnership for Drug Free America
Safe
and Drug Free Schools
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
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Ministry of Catechesis |
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The
Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis and the
Monograph Series on Adolescent Catechesis
The collective goal of
the Partnership is to promote a comprehensive and contemporary
understanding of adolescent catechesis and to develop and support
effective approaches to Catholic faith formation in parishes and
schools. The monographs form a series of
ten articles on adolescent catechesis.
General
Directory for Catechesis
Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry
The
Ministry of Catechesis (From Renewing the Vision)
Catechesi Tradendae
Guide for Catechists
Evangelii Nuntiandi
Adult Catechesis in the Christian Community
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Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us
New American Bible
 Catholic
Faith and Family Bible
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Created
Specifically for Catholic Families...All of the features of the
Catholic Faith and
Family Bible, from the section and book introductions,
as well as the over 1,000 study notes, were written with the unique
challenges and needs of the Catholic family in mind.
To order, go to
www.catholicfaithandfamilybible.org or
call 1-888-723-2433. Ask about discounts and services for bulk
purchase.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Vatican II Documents
Papal Encyclicals, Letters, and Exhortations
Papal Writings to Youth
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Historical Documents
Catholic Social Teaching
Code of Canon Law
Index of Complementary Norms Approved by the
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Sharing Catholic Social Teaching
In Support of Catechetical
Ministry
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The Church in America
Educational Guidance in Human Love
The Truth and Meaning of Human
Sexuality
Familiaris Consortio
Evangelium Vitae
Humanae Vitae
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Redemptoris Missio
Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with
Disabilities
Catholic Update
Catechist Connection
Catechist Magazine
Today’s Catholic Teacher
Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity - Parish
Resource Kit
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Ministry of Community Life
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The
Ministry of Community Life
National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers
World Day for Consecrated Life
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Ministry of Evangelization |
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The
Ministry of Evangelization
USCCB Secretariat for Evangelization
CHRISTLIFE Catholic Evangelization Services
Cultivation Ministries
NET
(National Evangelization Teams) Ministries
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International Catholic Program of Evangelization
North American Forum on the Catechumenate
Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association
OnceCatholic.org
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Ministry of Justice and
Service
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General
Workcamps
Official Catholic
Organizations
Catholic Charities Youth
Leaders for Service and Justice Program
Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope.
The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform
In 2000, the United States bishops
issued a pastoral letter titled Strangers No Longer, Together on the Journey of Hope,
which calls us to move beyond the anti-immigrant stance toward which
many of our citizens are leaning and to promote laws and policies
that respect the human dignity of all people. As part of the Church's response, a divers group of Catholic organizations with national networks have decided to join the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops'
Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope campaign designed to unite and mobilize a growing network of Catholic institutions, individuals, and other persons of good faith in support of a broad legalization program and comprehensive immigration reform. Its goal will be to maximize the Church's influence on this issue, consistent with the immigration reform principles enunciated in the bishops' pastoral letter.
In the prepared materials from
Justice for Immigrants (www.justiceforimmigrants.org),
the parish kit includes “Ideas for Schools, Religious Education, and
Youth Programs.” Review these simple ideas and find connections in
lessons you already have planned. As our world and our country
become more global, it is a powerful message for us to share with
our students. Our roots in this country are as immigrants
ourselves, and as Catholics and Americans, we are called to be open
to others.
Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, SND
Parish Life and Development,
Secretary
1031 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44107
Telephone: (216) 696-6525 x 2200
Fax Number: (216) 861-3200
E-Mail:
rmharwood@dioceseofcleveland.org
Empty Bowls Project
Engage in
support of issues around hunger and homelessness, host an Empty Bowls project.
This program has good information and ideas for a Lenten service project with
a special appeal to artists. It is a creative way to raise funds for the homeless by
having young people use their artistic talents. The web site also has some good links
to national youth service day. The project could be an opportunity to work with local high
schools, both Catholic and public. This is an excellent way to achieve the vision of
Renewing the Vision of Youth Ministry, by moving beyond our parishes and
working with and in the larger community. It also could be a good way to add in
our Catholic social teaching. Check it out.
Go to:
http://www.emptybowls.net/
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Souper Bowl of Caring
Souper
Bowl of Caring is a non-profit organization leading an
effort to touch lives and teach youth to fight hunger and poverty in
their local communities. The 2007 effort was led by over 14,000
organizations and generated over $8 million for charities across the
country and world.
http://www.souperbowl.org/
Catechetical Resource
The
Center for Ministry Development has developed a resource
The Price is Right/The Price We Pay
PDF (181 KB) for parish youth
ministry leaders to use for Souper Bowl of Caring.
Written by Jane Angha, this session goes through the
"practical steps" for participating in Souper Bowl of
Caring collection and uses a game show for teaching
youth about hunger.
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Ministry of Leadership
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Volunteer
Management - Best Practices
One of the many tasks that we all deal with is
volunteer management. There are a wide variety of details associated with this, including the
recruitment, screening, training, supervising, evaluation, and occasional
firing (ouch!) of adults who seek to serve the Church and young people.
A great deal of attention has been given to the need for screening
and fingerprinting volunteers. While this is a good step, it is a small
part of what needs to be done.
To that end, the state of Ohio has developed a set of best practices
for those working with volunteers who serve young people. You can get your own copy of the
work by going to the address below for the Best Practices document. It is a time saver and
is a good lens to assess your current efforts and determine the strengths and weaknesses
of your volunteer management efforts.
http://www.serveohio.org/best_practices.htm
The
Ministry of Leadership Development
Catholic Distance Learning Programs
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Programs
National Conference for Catechetical Leadership
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National Catholic Education Association
National Association for Lay Ministry
Everyday Christianity: To
Hunger and Thirst for Justice A Pastoral Reflection on Lay
Discipleship for Justice in a New Millennium
Spiritual Formation of Lay Ecclesial Ministers
St. Meinrad Youth Liturgical
Leadership Conference
Ohio
Leadership Institute
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Ministry of Pastoral Care
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Ministry of Pastoral Care
Abortion
Abuse of Children
AIDS
Resources for Responding to
Tragedies
Tragedies such as
the hurricanes of 2005 or the terrorist
attacks of 9/11 present us with the challenge of helping our youth deal with
their shock, pain, grief, fear and anger. The following links offer resources for prayer
services, reflection sessions, gatherings, etc. as well as principles for dealing with horrific situations appropriately.
Violence to Youth - Resources for Responding:
In the midst of the shootings at Virginia Tech,
33 young lives were lost and many more were injured. It
was a very sad day. How can you be prepared to minister to your
young people?
Here is a compilation
of web-based resources for you to consider using in the upcoming days
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John Paul II: His Life and
Papacy
In a way like no other pope in history, John Paul
II touched the hearts of the youth of our world in profound and lasting
ways. He served as a model of Christian goodness, charity, compassion,
justice, and faithfulness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. He served
the Church as Vicar of Christ with unprecedented humility and genuine
affection for all people of goodwill. He held a very special place in
his heart for the youth of the world. He had enormous trust and
expectation that they would accept their responsibility to transform the
world into a society shaped by the love of Christ. He believed in them.
Saint Mary’s Press is pleased to offer resources for your use with the
young people in your life as you celebrate the life of this great man
and mourn his passing.
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Ministry of Prayer and
Worship |
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The
Ministry of Prayer and Worship
Youth and Sunday Mass: Preparing Youth for Liturgy
and Preparing the Liturgy Well
Guidelines for Altar Server
Scriptural Rosary
Today's Reading and Psalm
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USCCB Liturgical Resources
Roman Missal 2000
Dies Domini: The Day of the Lord
Pope
John Paul II on Liturgical Reform
Guidelines for Reception of Communion
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Built of Living Stones: Guidelines on Art and Architecture
Guidelines for Altar Server
Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with
Disabilities
Lord's Prayer and Hail Mary in Various Languages and Dialects
Ecclesiastical Calendar
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Mass
Times
Catholic Liturgical Library
Retreat Locations
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CYO Camp Christopher, Bath, OH - 1-800-CYO-CAMP or
http://www.campchris.org/
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Jesuit Retreat House of Cleveland, Parma, OH -
http://www.jrh-cleveland.org/
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Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit
Retreat House, Clinton, OH -
http://www.loyolaofthelakes.com
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River's Edge, Cleveland, OH -
www.riversedgecleveland.com
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St. Leonard Youth Retreat
Center,
Avon, OH - 440-934-6370
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http://www.stleonardyrc.com
Catholic Shrines and Places of Pilgrimage in Ohio
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Special Ministries |
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Church
Access for Persons with Disabilities
Gay and
Lesbian Family Ministry
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