Get up to the starting line. Here are some of the fundamentals that you will need.

Your team needs training in the goals, components, and methods of comprehensive faith formation. Perhaps the postings in the CAFFEINE section might serve as a starting point. Nonetheless, the team must be presented with a foundation for building parish adolescent faith formation. Together, there should be agreement as to what will work, what approaches will be taken, the pace and the goal of our efforts. Having the adults and key leaders trained to share a common understanding of adolescent faith formation is critical so that your parish might develop an informed awareness of its ministry with young people.