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A Comprehensive Youth Ministry Mindset

A Framework for Comprehensive youth Ministry with Adolescents

40 Developmental Assets for Positive Adolescent Growth

Developmental Characteristics of Adolescents

Parish Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Competency-Based Standards for the Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Sample Job Description

Assessments

Development and Assessment of Programming

-- Using the Comprehensive Youth Ministry Grid
-- Assessing Ministry Responsiveness
-- Evaluating Youth Ministry Program Mix
-- Developing More Responsive Youth Ministry Programming
-- Growing Youth Ministry
Sample Youth Ministry Budget

Safety and Liability Guidelines of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Introduction
On-Site Parish Ministry
-- Permission / Medical Release Forms
-- Attendance
-- Arrival and Dismissal
-- Medical Injuries and Emergencies
-- Building and Grounds
Off Site Parish Youth Ministry
-- Permission / Medical Release Forms
-- Site Selection
-- Private Homes
-- Transportation
-- Medical Injuries and Emergencies
-- Outdoor Activities
Supervision and Supervisors
-- Behavioral Guidelines
-- Adult Leadership
-- Adult / Youth Ratio
-- Pastoral Care
-- Confidentiality
-- Child Abuse or Misconduct
Assessment: How Safe Is Your Youth Ministry?

Guidelines for Youth Retreats

Introduction
Guiding Principles
-- Theological
-- Developmental
-- Content and Process
Recommended Retreat Components
Retreat Models and Characteristics
Retreat Team Leadership
When Bringing an Outside Group or Priest
Evaluation of the Retreat
-- Team Evaluation
-- Participant Evaluation
Support and Follow-up Suggestions
Review process / Complaint Procedure
Concluding Comments
Appendix
-- Retreat Be-Attitudes
-- Listening Skills
-- Evaluating an Ice-Breaker or Game
-- Evaluating a Talk
-- How to Write a Talk
-- Practical Considerations in Planning a Retreat

Information and Sample Forms

Auto Claims / Liability Claims
Youth Ministry Risk Management Checklist
Copyright Law
Why We Use Medical Consent Forms
Sample Medical Release Form
Sample Medical Release Form - Spanish
Sample Incident Report Form
Sample Volunteer Driver Information Form
Sample Photo Release Form

Youth Ministry Preparation

Healthy Play and Recreation
Dangerous Games and Situations
Sport Games and Physical Challenge Activities
Youth In Crisis - Warning Signs
Staffing - Training Volunteers, Ministry Staff & Behavioral Guidelines

Other Resources

Key Characteristics of Today's Adolescents: The Millenial Generation