Empowering Disciples: A Work in Progress
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For a more detailed list of material contained within this manual, view the Table of Contents or use the links below.
Section One: Laying the Groundwork for Effective Youth Ministry
Section Two: Youth Ministry Today
Section Three: The Parish Community as Advocate
Section Four: Adolescent Catechesis
Section Five: Leadership in Youth Ministry
Section Six: Scouting as Youth Ministry
Section Seven: Youth Ministry and Pastoral Care
UPDATED: New Pastoral Cross information
Section Eight: Young People and Sunday Mass
Section Nine: Athletics
UPDATED: Revised Conduct Section
Section Ten: Personnel Issue for Parish Youth Ministry
Appendix One: Parish Assessment
Appendix Two A
Appendix Two B
Youth Ministry and Parish Finances
10 Reasons to be a Tattletale
10 Ways to be Your Kid?s Best Friend
10 Ways to Earn disRespect
10 Ways to Encourage Sportsmanship
10 Ways to Let Your TV Take Control
20 Ways NOT To Know Your Teen
20 Ways to Encourage Your Kids
20 Ways to Know Your Teen
20 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Use Drugs
What is Bullying?
Cutting and Self-Injury
Media Violence is a Hazard for Our Kids
Social Networking: Building Good Connections
Staying Safe Online
Underage Drinking: What Do You Think?
What is Youth at Risk Ministry?
The Pastoral Cross
Appendix Three: All Policies Contained in this Manual
Appendix Four: Safe Environment Checklists
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A Safe Environment is a Frame of Mind
Before You Read This Manual
Who are Church Personnel?
Why a Safe Environment?
General Rules
How Adults Assure a Safe Environment
How Young People Benefit
Developing an Emergency Plan
How Adults Assure a Safe Environment
Guidelines for Using Various Parish Properties
Guidelines for Site Selection for a Parish Youth Activity
Requirements for Onsite Parish Youth Activity
Requirements for Offsite Parish Youth Ministry
Guidelines for Dances
Guidelines for Sending a Young Person Home
Overnight Accommodations
Guidelines for Transporting Young People by Bus
Transportation by Automobile
Vehicle Checklists
Recreational Activities: Prohibited Activities
Recreational Activities: Games
Recreational Activities: Skating,
Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, and Fireworks
Recreational Activities: Water Sports and Activities
Special Activities: Camping Trips and Hiking
Special Activities: Bicycling
Special Activities: Hayrides
Special Activities: Work Sites/Work Camps
Bereavement Support Groups/Additional Resources
Forms
Form A: Annual Consent and Release
Form B: Event Specific Consent and Release
Form C: Prescription Medication Inventory
Form D: Attendance Records
Form E: Emergency Contact Sheet
Form F: Motor Vehicle Accident Report
Form G: Code of Conduct for Youth
Form H: Event Evaluation Form
Form I: Injury/Incident Report
Form J: Pastoral Cross Agreement for Use
Volunteer Covenant
Background Screening Form
Background Screening Renewal Form
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