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Catholic Youth Ministry Blog » Opera Christi non Deficiunt, sed Proficiunt — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:56:30 +0000

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Catholic Youth Ministry Blog » Talking About the Nones — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:38:33 +0000

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By: Greg Sinclair

Greg Sinclair — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:56 +0000

As a former band director in the Clark County School District and now a full-time parish youth director, I agree with the articles and the other comments. This work is not for just anybody. Planning for education and catechesis must include an understanding of content and context which comes from training, support, and experience. How can we teach the Gospel if we do not live it? How can we evangelize someone if we refuse to eat with them? We must build meaningful, real relationships with our youth and their families. We have a very unique opportunity in youth ministry to be more than a great teacher, we are to be the face of Christ for all to see.

By: Carol Bradley

Carol Bradley — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:58:24 +0000

Amen. This is a reminder we all need. The quality of any program depends on the quality of leadership. That applies to business, parish, youth ministry, school and sports programs. Youth are very good at letting you know what they want. If we listen carefully, they also tell us what they need. We need to listen carefully and respond appropriately.

By: Leota

Leota — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:08:35 +0000

Well, dear, my comment is this — Paul VI – Evangelium Nuntiandi – we need fewer teachers of the faith than witnesses to the faith!
So – it goes- I was not the best 5th and 6th grade teacher all those years ago but anything I accomplished was based in my relationship with the kids and their folks – now, 30+ years later, we’re still in relationship sharing faith and story.