• Teens Encounter Christ
  
  Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is an intergenerational movement focusing on youth who are engaged inliving out their passage from youth to young adulthood.

• Going Bananas for Jesus
  
  Going Bananas is a great way for youth to make new friends and celebrate their Catholic faith right here in the diocese.  The weekend includes keynote speakers, a variety of breakout sessions, music and dancing as well as prayer and concludes with the Celebration of Eucharist. 

• Higher Ground Retreats®
  
  The purpose of Higher Ground is to create an environment where Christian community may be experienced. The activities provide an enjoyable opportunity for the young people to develop a better sense of self, to build positive relationships with others and to grow closer to God.

• Comprehensive Youth Ministry Program
  
  "Ground Breaking"  A How-To Guide for Building an Effective Youth Ministry Program

• Catholic Adult Links
  
  These links provide information as to what other diocese are doing for youth ministry events.

• Sons and Daughters of the Light
  
  A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults

• Renewing the Vision
  
  Over the past two decades, the Church in the United States has been greatly enriched by the renewal of ministry with adolescents. In September 1976, the Department of Education of the United States Catholic Conference issued a new vision for ministry with young people that blended the best of past efforts with emerging ideas from leaders across the country. A Vision of Youth Ministry articulated the philosophy, goals, principles, and components of a new direction in the Church’s ministry with adolescents. This vision was expressed as: “Youth Ministry is the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community” (p. 6). This pattern of responding to the needs of young people and involving young people -- with their gifts and energy -- in the life of the community guided the dynamic approach to ministry presented in A Vision of Youth Ministry.

• Justice Resources
  
  The most important thing you can do for your youth's education is to help them come to an awareness of justice and service issues and help them understand the Catholic Tradition of Service and Justice. 

• Fundraising
  
  One of the biggest struggles for Youth Ministry is finances.  Here are some ways that may help to raise funds for missions trips, youth conferences and retreats.

• Sports and Faith

           Heare are some great resources and information on how to relate to young people as they                          become increasingly involved with sports and school activities.