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Mission Statement
Vision of the Church
for Youth
Goals
The Eight Components
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Mission Statement |
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All youth are
constantly challenged to recognize the Gospel message:
responding to the message of Jesus Christ and integrating it
into their daily lives.
The Mass is the
foundation and central emphasis for all Catholics, therefore,
all families must place a priority on participation at Mass and
in parish life.
Every family is affirmed as the foundation and source of faith
and faith development.
Youth Ministry in our parish utilizes a relational ministry
approach: adults and youth mentor and witness their faith lives
to all.
Youth Ministry belongs to, and therefore is, the responsibility
of all parish members. It takes a parish to educate a young
person.
This approach encourages youth to develop a personal
relationship with God, and an understanding of their Catholic
faith through social, spiritual, and educational activities.
Youth Ministry is all inclusive and is open to all parish youth.
Youth Ministry is the response of our Christian community to the
specific needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique
gifts of the youth with the larger community. Youth Ministry at
Corpus Christi is relational, multidimensional, holistic, and
people-centered. Adolescence is a significant time in the
development of the human person. Our parish community has an
important role in building assets in youth and assisting youth
to successfully complete the developmental tasks particular to
adolescence. The presence of young people at our parish is a
sign of hope and
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Vision of the Church for Youth |
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The vision of the
Church for youth is grounded in a contemporary understanding of
the life and work of Jesus Christ, and expressed through eight
components:
Advocacy
Catechesis
Community Life
Evangelization
Justice & Service
Leadership Development
Pastoral Care
Prayer & Worship
Our young people are integral to all ministries at Corpus
Christi Parish, authentically involved in our mission.
Youth Ministry strives to promote quality programs, healthy
relationships and functions for youth in grades 6-12. This
inclusive ministry provides faith formation, social activities,
retreats and service projects as well as leadership training and
mentoring. We offer many opportunities for our youth to grow
within the Catholic community and with Jesus.
The Youth Ministry process happens when a variety of people,
through a team approach, share with one another their stories
and their lives. By doing so, they share the story of our
Creator. Youth Ministry also supports and helps strengthen
families through its comprehensive programs, services and
resources.
Youth Ministry is the Church fulfilling its mission on behalf of
the young. Through the efforts of the Church in Youth Ministry,
the young encounter the Word of God, are welcomed into the
community of faith, worship the Lord in prayer and liturgy, and
are challenged to a life of service in the Lord's name.
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Goals |
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1. Youth Ministry
works to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each
young person.
2. Youth Ministry seeks to draw young people to responsible
participation in the life, mission and work of the faith
community.
3. Youth Ministry gives the world a sign of God's Kingdom by
challenging the young to work for justice and peace among the
poor and the oppressed.
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The Eight
Components |
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ADVOCACY
Interpreting the needs of youth and their families, especially
the social problems facing them and acting with or on behalf of
youth and their families for a change in the systems (policies,
procedures, programs) which create or contribute to the social
problems; giving young people a voice and empowering them to
address the social problems that they face. (adult support for
youth concerns)
CATECHESIS
Helping adolescents to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus
Christ and the Christian community, and increasing their
knowledge of the core content of their Catholic faith. The
ministry of catechesis helps young people to enrich and expand
their understanding of the Scriptures and the sacred tradition
and their application to life today. Also, to live more
faithfully as disciples of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives.
The ministry of catechesis fosters growth in Catholic faith in
all three dimensions -- trusting (heart), knowing and believing
(mind), and doing (will). (Religious Ed., discussion groups)
COMMUNITY LIFE
Creating an environment which nurtures meaningful relationships
among youth and between youth and adults characterized by Gospel
values (eg. acceptance of all people, trust, respect,
cooperation, honesty, taking responsibility, willingness to
serve): helping young people to feel that they are an important
part of the Church community; providing opportunities for social
interaction and meaningful participation in the life of the
Church and the civic community. The ministry of community life
is not only what we do (activity), but who we are (identity) and
how we interact (relationships). (youth retreats, small groups).
EVANGELIZATION
Sharing the Good News of the reign of God and inviting young
people to hear about the Word Made Flesh. Drawing from Jesus'
example, evangelization involves the community's pronouncement
and living witness that the reign of God has become realized in
and through Jesus. Evangelization is the energizing core of all
ministry with adolescents. The ministry of evangelization
incorporates several essential elements: witness, outreach,
proclamation, invitation, conversation and discipleship. (Faith
sharing, Scripture groups)
JUSTICE, PEACE AND SERVICE
Guiding young people in the development of a social
consciousness and a commitment to life of justice and service
grounded in their faith in Jesus Christ, in the scriptures and
in Catholic social teaching; empowering young people (and their
families) to work for justice by concrete efforts to address the
causes of human suffering, to serve those in need, to pursue
peace, and to defend the life, dignity, and rights of all
people; infusing the concepts of justice and peace into all
Youth Ministry efforts. (feeding the homeless, service weeks)
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
Celebrating and working to deepen young people's relationship
with Jesus Christ through the bestowal of grace, communal prayer
and liturgical experiences; it awakens their awareness of the
spirit at work in their lives; it incorporates young people mroe
fully into the sacramental life of the Church, especially the
Eucharist; it nurtures the personal prayer life of young people,
and it fosters family rituals and prayer. (Youth Liturgy, Prayer
Groups)
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/ENABLEMENT
Recruiting, training, and supporting youth and adult leaders in
Youth Ministry; empowering youth for leadership and ministry
with their peers, in their schools, and in the Church and civic
community; developing a leadership team of youth and adults to
organize and coordinate a ministry with youth; partnering with
parents and families in promoting positive youth development and
faith growth. (training for youth and adults)
PASTORAL CARE/GUIDANCE
Acting as a comprehensive presence in imitation of Jesus' care
for people, especially those who were hurting and in need. The
ministry of pastoral care involves promoting positive adolescent
and family development (Penance service, counseling)
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