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Episode 155: A New Formation Model for Youth Ministry

In this episode, Chris shares how we managed to keep 80% of his pre-COVID young people involved in his parish youth ministry by being innovative. He walks through his process of focusing on evangelization and outreach, while developing a new subscription based model of formation that invites young people to engage in small groups throughout the year.

Specifically, Chris shares in detail what his “subscription box” looks like that he gives to all families engaged in youth ministry.

SUBSCRIPTION KITS INCLUDE:

  • Something fun (e.g., candy, youth ministry gear)
  • Sacramentals (e.g., rosary, prayer rocks)
  • Journal & Pen
  • Content for reflection and discipleship
  • Something seasonal

In this episode, we refer back to the following resources:

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Episode 131: Belonging: Reconnecting America’s Loneliest Generation

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the SPringtide Research Institute as we discuss the reality of loneliness in 13 to 25-year-olds and how parishes and ministries can respond to this trend.

For more information on this study, please visit:

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Episode 121: A Vision for Confirmation in Light of Comprehensive Youth Ministry

“Good youth ministry leads to readiness for Confirmation. Confirmation does not lead to involvement in youth ministry.”

In this episode, Chris and John explore the intersection of youth ministry and the sacrament of Confirmation, and how effective comprehensive youth ministry prepares young people well for Confirmation.

In this episode, we refer to these previous podcast episodes:

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Episode 106: An Introduction to Theology of the Body

In this episode, special guest Klarissa Chichioco shares about Theology of the Body. She delves into what it is and how to implement it into your ministry.

To learn more about Klarissa and her ministry, visit Echoes of Worth.

For more information about Theology of the Body, visit the Theology of the Body Institute.

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Episode 104: Facebook Live Q & A – Creating Change and Welcoming Non-Catholic to Youth Ministry

Creating change in the church takes a team effort.

In this Facebook Live episode, Chris and John address your questions. This week, we delve into how we can implement change in our parish and how we go about making non-Catholics feel welcome when the are invited to our parish youth ministry events.

Facebook Live episodes can also be found at the YM Transfer Facebook Page. Stay tuned for more Facebook Live episodes in the future.

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Episode 103: You Can’t Grow Your Ministry Unless The Entire Parish Grows

Youth ministry can’t grow unless the entire parish grows. Children’s ministry can’t grow unless the entire parish grows. Yet, too often, we sometimes put all of our efforts into our ministry without the understanding that what we do is collaborative. In this episode, 

John and Chris share ideas and resources about how we go about breaking down ministry silos and working together as a whole to grow our entire parish.

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Episode 93: Voice + Vision: Evaluating the Dialogue

In this episode, Chris shares his experience at the 1st annual Voice and Vision Dialogue: A National Summit for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults. This event was inspired by Pope Francis’ post synod document called “Christ is Alive” (Christus Vivit).

Chris shares what went well, what went flat, and shares his excitement and energy for the future of this event and others like it.

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In this episode, we refer to quite a few previous episodes as well as a Pre-Conference document that was developed for the dialogue. All those links can be found below:

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Episode 90: Will Restored Order Fix The Confirmation Problem?

Restored order of the Sacraments of Initiation continues to be a topic of discussion in many parishes and dioceses. But is it the solution to “The Confirmation Problem”?

In this episode, John and Chris discuss what the problem is, why restored order may or may not be the solution, and how leaders in ministry can address the problem in their own church.

In this episode, we refer to a previous episode we did on Confirmation, as well as an episode on empowering parents.

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Episode 64: Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics

In this episode, Chris and John interview Dr. Bob McCarty, project manager for the research “Going, Going, Gone.” Dr. McCarty shares with us the major findings of this study and what we as a parish might do in response to are young people living the Church.

For more details and to purchase “Going, Going, Gone,” visit  www.Catholicresearch.smp.org.

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Episode 54: Synod on Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment

In today’s episode, Chris and John are joined by Paul Jarzembowski and Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss their experience and involvement in the October 2018 Synod on Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Join us as we explore what the Synod means for us as Church and how we, as leaders in ministry, can begin to implement some of the ideas put forth.

You can find a link to the Synod document HERE.

Find out more about Paul and Katie by visiting them on Twitter:

@PJarzembowski

@KatiePrejean


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