Course Introduction

Young people bring to parishes new vitality, enthusiasm for Christ, and zeal for the mission.

These are signs for hope and encouragement for the rest of the parish community. We see in them the potential to transform our culture and world as missionary disciples.

Let’s be honest though: sometimes, it can be challenging to reach young people with the Gospel message and invite them to dive deeper into the Catholic Faith. Let Mark guide you on how to answer their questions and doubts, and effectively build a youth ministry program regardless of the size of your parish staff and resources.

What You Gain

Throughout this course you will gain:

1. A strong foundation for understanding the world (and the Church) through the eyes of teenagers
2. The ability to cast a clear vision and build a strong framework for an effective youth ministry program—either starting from scratch or building on an existing program
3. Impactful strategies and practical steps to engage parents of your teens
4. A clear road map to understanding the process of creating disciples among teenagers in your parish—from interest to lifelong commitment
5. The necessary steps and process of building a strong volunteer team
6. Answers to common questions and challenges facing youth leaders today