Therefore, in an effort towards intentionality and investment, individuals within the field of youth ministry should determine to step up our efforts, becoming more deliberate and devote ourselves more towards the following

To assist in the Holy Spirit’s task in forming Christian disciples, we should:
> Emphasize Jesus and the Scriptures throughout our ministerial programs.
> Assist young people in discerning the will of the Holy Spirit in their lives
> Encourage young people in seeking the path of dangerous good and to do so within the community of family and church

To assist the Church in forming Catholic Christian disciples, we should:
> Encourage prayer throughout our program in all that we do. While including a wide variety of prayer styles, continued emphasis should remain on traditional prayers such as the Lord’s Prayer and the Rosary.
  > Encourage young people is an appreciation of and participation in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Familiarize them with the Catechism of the Catholic Church to equip them for a lifelong faith.
> Assist young people is developing a respect for the Catholic understanding of the dignity and worth of a human being, especially in how it impacts both Catholic Social Teaching as well as our understanding of human sexuality.
> Incorporate the talents and enthusiasm of young people into the community by inviting and training them into leadership and ministry, not just within youth programming but, throughout our Church community.

To assist young people in becoming responsible members of our community and faith communities, we should:
> Encourage young people to have a positive self-image based on their unique role in God’s plan for them as well as genuine appraisal of their contributions to the world outside themselves.
> Encourage young people to be able to critically examine the issues confronting their lives as well as make moral decisions based on their understanding of their teachings found in Scripture and Church Tradition.
> Assist young people is developing the charity necessarily to live in a diverse and pluralistic society
> Provide young people with the skills to become facilitators of peaceful conflict resolution in their lives as well as the lives of their peers.

The above is but one opinion regarding our efforts towards discipleship. This list is meant, not as an exclusive and complete listing, but as a starting point. What other areas should those who serve Catholic young people concern themselves about?