The Cure for the “Retreat High”
One of the most common struggles that I hear about from youth (and that I have experienced many times myself) is the after-effect of what is known as a retreat “high.”
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July 2019
Spotlight: St. Michael & St. Albert, Minnesota
Breaking Away from Confirmation Class.
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Youth Ministry when you don’t have a youth minister
Youth ministers are an important part of the Church’s endeavors to evangelize and catechize teens today, but, according to a recent study, only 24% of Catholic parishes in the US have a youth minister (CARA, The Changing Landscape of Catholic Parishes).
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First Things First
Every Christian plan of the future will, and must, be valueless if it does not remain Christian, that is, oriented toward Christ.
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Setting Your Small Group Environment
You may have the perfect snacks, perfect videos, and even the perfect leader (Good job, you!), but the environment in which your small group meets can make or break your small group time. Yes, seemingly
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Does God Really Answer Prayers?
Do you (or your teens) have questions about the faith you want answered? Submit them to us at ydisciple@netusa.org.
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Quick Tips for Leaders [10+ videos]
Content may be king, but the seemingly small stuff like environment and games can make or break your small group. Watch Now!
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Training: Walking with Teens & the LGBTQ Experience [3 videos]
Questions around the LGBTQ spectrum are in many ways the most pressing questions of this generation. As Catholic leaders, we need more than just “sound byte apologetics.” We need to be equipped to understand where
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Session 4: You Are Not Alone
Discipleship is not done in a vacuum. In order for our ‘yes’ to Jesus to have staying power, we need the support of community; in particular, faithful mentors and virtuous friendships. In this final session,
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Session 3: The Cost
Any kind of greatness comes with a price tag. And Jesus didn’t hide from people that following him would come at a cost. This session discusses what it means to “take up our cross” and
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