Youth Ministry works to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person; to draw young people to responsible participation on the life, mission and work of the faith community, and to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today."  Renewing the vision, USCCB

Goals for Ministry with Teens at St. Clare Church

To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today

To draw young people to responsible participation in life, mission and work of the Catholic Faith Community

To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person

It takes the whole Church to reach these goals by providing programs and support that are:

Developmentally appropriate

Family friendly

Intergenerational

Community Collaborative

Leadership Building

Flexible and adaptable

And the ministry must include these components:

Advocacy:  How does our community integrate young people into the life and mission of the church?

Catechesis:  Helps to build a deeper relationship with Jesus

Community Life:  Builds an environment of love, support, and appreciation, develops meaningful meaningful relationships, and nurtures the Catholic Faith.

Evangelization:  Shares the Good News of the Word Made Flesh.

Leadership Development:  Calls forth, affirms, and empowers the diverse gifts, talents, and abilities of adults and teens in our faith community.

Pastoral Care:  is a relationship-ministry of compassionate presence 

Praise and Worship:  Celebrates and deepens young person's relationship with Jesus.