Youth Ministry Resources

 
 
 

2021 World Youth Day - Local Celebration Resource

In early 2021 Pope Francis moved the local celebration of World Youth Day (WYD) from Palm Sunday to the Feast of Christ the King. COYYA has developed a simple resource to assist parishes, schools and communities in the recognition and celebration of young people on World Youth Day Sunday.

Post-Climate Strike Resource

Young people are passionate about the environment, and our Catholic faith has something to say about it as well. COYYA has designed a simple resource for young people after they attend a protest or climate-focused activity that will help them to process their action and develop further strategies for environmental advocacy. Click on the image to view and download the resource.

Listening to the Voices of Young People

LVYP 2017 is the result of the 2017 Raise Your Voice youth consultations in preparation for the 2018 General Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Discernment. The report was submitted to the Australian Plenary Council listening and dialogue process, and continues to be a rich source of information for local reflection and planning in parishes, schools and communities.

Youth Ministry Strategic Planning Tool

Developed to assist youth and young adult ministry leaders set goals and objectives for their ministry with young people, this resource guides leaders in reflecting on their communities and contexts while visioning for the possibilities and potential. Click on the image to view and download the resource.

Resources for Young People

Scroll down for resources for youth and young adult ministry leaders.

Podcasts

Live Streaming

COYYA Live Streams

Live streamed events from the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults.

Australian Diocesan Youth Ministries

MASS LIVE STREAMED

  • Adelaide Catholic Cathedral

  • Several parishes in the Archdiocese are live streaming mass or are creating video-based reflection resources and posting them on their websites and Facebook pages.

 

Apps for Prayer

Pray As You Go (Daily Prayer and Retreats)

iOS ANDROID

3 Minute Retreat

iOS ANDROID

Give Us This Day (daily prayer, reflections and Mass readings)

iOS ANDROID

Examen (prayer)

iOS ANDROID

Laudete (Readings, Prayers, Calendar, and more)

iOS ANDROID

Universalis - Liturgy of the Hours and Mass Readings (paid)

iOS ANDROID

Hallow - Guided Prayer

iOS ANDROID

Book of Common Prayer (Ecumenical, Prayer for Ordinary Radicals)

iOS ANDROID

Prayer Guides

Lectio Divina (praying with scripture)

Centering Prayer (Christian Meditation)

Daily Ignatian Examen

Praying the Rosary

 

Spotify Playlists

 
 
 

Youth Ministry Leaders

Prayer and Discussion Resources

Video Resources

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Social Justice

  • Service Ideas from Home (Diocese of Green Bay, USA)

  • A Faith Response to COVID-19 (The Pastoral Center)

  • Provide services to the elderly and vulnerable in your community

    • These suggestions must be done with the utmost safety and care using proper social distancing and hygiene practices

    • Ask young people to call and check on older members of your community

    • Offer to pick up groceries or run errands for older members of the community

Pastoral Care

Youth Support

Family Support