Forming Adolescents in the Catholic Faith

The National Directory of Catechesis emphasizes a systematic and intentional approach to adolescent catechesis within a comprehensive youth ministry, identifying the need for creative methodologies, formats, and settings, while providing solid content.

Read the Executive Summary of the National Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis which outlines the next steps for action.
Go to the National Initiative for Adolescent Catechesis website to learn more about the National Initative and other resources related to Adolescent Catechesis.

Read the latest articles on adolescent catechesis sponsored by the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis.

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Generations of Faith

The Center for Ministry Development has created intergenerational and family resources, a website, training programs, and a planning tool to assist parishes in implementing lifelong faith formation. Learn more…

Catholic Teaching about Jesus…

In the wake of The Da Vinci Code many people have questions about the person of Jesus and the origins of Christianity. Catechists and youth ministers can see this as an opportune moment—a moment to evangelize, to discuss, to encourage young people to know Jesus—to allow the promptings of the Holy Spirit within each young people to lead to deeper catechesis. Resources from USCCB include:

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Generations of Faith

Catholic Teaching about Jesus…

Catechesis with Adolescents…

…engages adolescents in the learning process by incorporating a variety of learning methods and activities through which adolescents can explore and learn important religious concepts of the Scriptures and Catholic faith.