Youth Ministry Course - Methods C
​Last offered in person: May 16-18, 2016

Class #1 

1. St. John Bosco Saint Story 
2. Prayer for Generosity (St. Ignatius of Loyola)
3. The Need (Chris Stefanick)
4. Five Driving Needs of Adolescents (Y Disciple) http://www.ydisciple.org/
5. 8 Comprehensive Points of Youth Ministry (Renewing the Vision)
6. There's Got to be More than This (Tom Brady) 
7. PowerPoint - Youth Culture 
8. Renewing the Vision Summary
9. Central Catholic Vision/Mission/Pillars (YM Office)

Extra Resources: 
1. Ad Gentes "On the Mission Activity of the Church"
2. The Beginning of Youth Ministry in the United States 
3. Writing Goals and Objectives 
4. Mission 

Class #2 

1. St. Pope John Paul II Story (p. 59-61 of George Weigel's Book "Witness to Hope")
2. Christians in the World Today (2nd Century Letter)
3. Practical Ways to Disciple (YM Office)
4. Time Management in Youth Ministry (YM Office)
5. Discipleship Wheel (Evangelical Catholic)
6. Homework: Youth Ministry Calendar 
7. Class #2 Powerpoint 

Extra Resources: 
1. Sample Youth Minister Job Description 

Class #3

1. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Saint Story 
2. Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
3. 7 Qualities of a New Evangelist (Fr. Robert Barron)
4. Practical Ways to Disciple (Working Document)
5. Fundraising Ideas (YM Office)6. Following Up After Big Events (YM Office)
7. 3 Simple Small Group Questions (YM Office)
8. Mission Statements 

Articles done in groups: 
1. Importance of Truth in Youth Ministry 
2. Pride and Fear - Ministering to Men
3. The Liturgy in Youth Ministry 
4. Hospitality in Youth Ministry 
5. Misery, Mercy, and the Fallacy of Self-Help 

Extra Resources: 
1. Roadtrip Ideas to Make it a Pilgrimage (YM Office)

Class #4

1. Venerable Antionietta Meo Story 
2. Prayer - St. Augustine Prayer 
3. Budgeting Considerations (Eric Westby)
4. Sample Liability Form (YM Office)
5. Moral Relativism Powerpoint 
6. Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus (YouTube)
7. Why I Love Religion and Love Jesus (YouTube)
8. Budget Essentials 

Class #5

1. Blessed Chiara "Luce" Badano Story 
    Chiara's Story - Youtube Video 
2. Prayer - Lectio Divina 
3. Recruiting Volunteers (Bob Rice)
4. How to Avoid Burn Out (Bob Rice)
5. SMART Goals
6. Powerpoint - Soul of the Apostolate