Youth Ministry Leadership

We have probably all heard the comment, “the youth are not just the Church of tomorrow – they are the Church of today!” It has become one of those phrases that are used to inspire young people into action in the Church.

The fact is that it is up to adults (and those of us involved Youth Ministry) to help make that statement true. If we are not advocating for young people, then they are lost in the Church today, and if we are not teaching them to be leaders, then they will be lost in the Church of tomorrow.

Young people need to develop a deep faith in Christ, an ability to communicate that faith with others, and a solid understanding of the Church and the truths that She teaches. This is imperative if young people hope to lead the Church today OR tomorrow, and reiterate the need for strong Catechesis.

Youth Leaders and parents together demonstrate their commitment by:

• Forming, equipping, and supporting young people and their families
• Modeling and fostering a ministry of accompaniment among young people of all cultures, languages, socioeconomic and geographic realities
• Partnering with parents and equipping families of young people as they witness to Jesus Christ in their daily lives.