Resource Books For Developing Young Adolescent Ministry
[Note: bolded items are program resources)
Renewing the Wsion, USCC
Faith Ways, Center for Ministry Development (cmdnet.org) [6th - 8th]
H.E.L.P. Series from St Mary's Press (smp.org) [6th - 8th]
Several books with activities for young teens: Community Building, Justice, Prayer, Holidays, Family, Retreats
The Catholic Youth Bible. St Mary's Press (smp.org) [7th - 12th]
Scripture Walk for Junior High, St. Mary's Press (smp.org) [6th - 8th]
One Day Retreats for Junior High, St. Mary's Press (smp.org) [6th - 8th]
Voices: Nurturing the Spirituality of Girls, St Mary's Press (smp.org) [6th - 12th], A series of resources designed to help girls grow spiritually:
Awakening: Challenging the Culture with Girls
Church Women: Probing History with Girls
Prayer: Celebrating and Reflecting with Girls
Retreats: Deepening the Spirituality of Girls
Youth Ministry Access: online seasonal programs, Center for Ministry Development, cmdnetorg (may need adapted for young adolescents)
Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of Your Adolescent: 30 Christian Life Skills, Michael Carotta, 2002, Harcourt Publishing [6th - 9th]
Building Assets in Congregations, Search Institute (search-institute.org)
Sometimes We Dance, Sometimes We Wrestle: Embracing the Spiritual Growth of Adolescents, Michael Carotta, Harcourt
What Kids Need to Succeed (Assets: promoting healthy youth development), Peter Benson. 612-338-2068 www.freespirit.com [note: good book for parents]
Boomers, Xers and Other Strangers (Understanding generational differences), Kathy and Rick Hicks, 1999
Internet
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National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
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Center for Ministry Development: resources and programs
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St. Mary's Press: youth ministry resources
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Oregon Catholic Press: youth hymnal, Catholic musicians
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Cornerstone Media: contemporary music & faith, Lenten stations-of-the-cross for youth
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Positive Youth Development research and resources
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site with hundreds of games and mixer activities
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site for Catholic teens (8th - 12th grade)
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daily reflection/prayer resources
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site for parenting articles, resources, support
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site with variety of articles for youth and parents
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