Here you will find resources from YM Gatherings, Spring Into Action Workshops, and other OYMNY events.
Christopher Wesley challenged us to think about how we recruit volunteers, as well as how we maintain them. Just like our youth ministries need to have an overall purpose so that teens can feel inspired to keep returning, our volunteers also need to have a clear understanding of their roles and why they are there. Show your volunteers gratitude so they feel they are a valued member of youth ministry. Nourish those relationships by listening to their stories!
Click here, here, and here for worksheets based off of Christopher's talks. These give a summary of what was discussed.
Click on the titles of each of the following for copies of the handouts from the YM Meetup.
Chutes and Ladders
Who's That Teen?
Youth Minister's Annual Self-Assessment
Christopher has also generously offered our parishes 50% off all downloadable materials from the Marathon Youth Ministry (MYM) Store. Just use the promo code ILOVENY when purchasing materials.
Get Roy's Presentation Slides from Spring Into Action 2019 - Where we discussed how to faithfully accompany teens who are questioning or identifying as LGBTQ+.
Frank Mercadante from Cultivation Ministries came to speak to us about the things he has learned from years of youth ministry. Attached here are the highlights from the day!
The Sisters of Life spoke briefly about resources for Respect Life Week. You can find the youth ministry companion here and the Sisters' resource here.
At the June YM Meetup we worked in small groups to review the past year of ministry in light of Renewing the Vision. In case you missed out, or if you need extra copies of the tools we used click below!
Renewing the Vision - Comprehensive Catholic Youth Ministry Year Review and Accompanying Sheet
Renewing the Vision - Dynamic Youth Ministry Year Review
Get Roy's book, Little Book of Questions That Get Teens Talking
Check out Roy's Podcast, Today's Teenager
You can find Roy's website here for other information
YDisciple Training Manual - What is YDisciple and how can small group discipleship benefit your youth ministry?
Youth Ministry and Social Media Presentation - How can you use social media to impact your ministry?
Annie Grandell discusses small group discipleship below.