Catechesis and Youth

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis has provided an excellent collection of free online prayer and formation resources which includes how to access a free Formed.org subscription, prayer resources from the USCCB, Boredom Busters for Individuals and Families, great YouTube videos, tips and best practices for parents and families, resources for parish catechetical leaders and K-8 Religion Teachers (which includes how to access resources for Alive in Christ, Faith and Life, and the Sophia Institute) and more!
 
The link to the resources is: https://www.archspm.org/covid19/prayer-formation-resources.

 

• Acting as a resource for parishes in the areas of: Pre-K through 12th grade catechesis/religious education, K-12 sacramental preparation, youth & young adult ministry, adult faith formation, and RCIA.
• Providing annual events for children, youth and adults including the middle and high school youth rallies, March for Life, Steubenville Conference, SEEK Conference, retreats, and more.
• Offering trainings, workshops and retreats throughout the year for parish DREs, youth ministers, catechists and pastors.

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Catechetical Leader Formation & Networking
• Catholic Youth Advisory Council (C.Y.A.C.)
• Diocesan Youth Conference
• March for Life Pilgrimage
• Rise Up Middle School Youth Conference
• SEARCH for Christian Maturity Youth Retreat Program
• Seek Conference
• Steubenville Youth Conferences
• The Cor Christi Institute, University of Mary
• The ROCK
• Videos, blogs and other resources