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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.
Our heart's deepest longing is for God and Truth. In this day and age, too many hearts are preoccupied with the distractions of the world. We need to break through with the life-giving message of Jesus. Young people need to spend less time in the world and more time contemplating the things of God. Truth leads to sanity and clear thinking. We need to bring people to a deeper love of the Truth.
- Young people are casualties in a cultural war, which promotes excesses and advocates destructive behavior as the norm. These casualties are increasing. We need more spiritual paramedics. Youth and young adult groups are these paramedics.
- A strong youth or young adult group can relieve some of the pressure young people face. This pressure includes the pursuit of material success and sexual temptations.
- A strong youth or young adult group offers Catholics an alternative to the lures of other faiths, including some cults.
- We've lost too many young people due to poor catechesis. Young people need an inviting place to hear the clear Catholic message.
- Parishes need to reach out to these groups with more expansive youth and young adult programs. Young adults represent 37% of the parish. Where is the future church going to be if the majority of young people stop practicing their faith?
Click here to read article about paid youth ministers >
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Young people from around the world will gather in Madrid Spain, summer 2011, to celebrate Jesus Christ.
Read more about WYD 2011>
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NET Ministries of Canada is a Catholic charity commited to challenging young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church.
Visit NET Canada> |
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