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Planning for Online Youth Ministry
Online Learning Management Systems
Online Meeting Platforms
Online Registration Platforms
Games
Parent Resources
Video Resources
Virtual Fundraising Ideas
Youth Ministry Curriculum/Program Resources
Planning for Online Youth Ministry
Building a Strategy for Weekly Online Youth Ministry. Inspiration and 10 tips for developing online youth ministry. The content for this webinar, facilitated by Don Boucher, utilizes a video podcast by Kenny & Elle Campbell, founders of Stuff You Can Use, and includes three discussion times with participants.
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Caring for Families with Children with Disabilities. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6 PM. Sponsored by Practical Resources for Churches. Click here for more information and to register.
Conducting Youth/Children Ministry in a Digital Age. A helpful article on what to consider before beginning your virtual online ministry.
Engaging Parents when Engaging Parents is Hard from the Pastoral Center
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Engaging "Zoomed Out" Youth. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6 PM. Sponsored by Practical Resources for Churches. Click here for more information and to register.
Guide to Taking Youth Ministry Online. An in-depth guide that describes what you need to think about when creating a virtual youth ministry
Navigating Digital Catechesis from RCL Benziger
Navigating New Territory: Moving Ministry Online. Resource article from the Fuller Institute describing a few lessons learned by ministry leaders.
This Fall You Need to Keep it Simple, Saint! Wisdom to help you plan for your ministry this Fall.
What I Learned After Leading My First Virtual Youth Group. A short video from one youth minister about his first experience.with virtual ministry and what he learned.
Online Learning Management Systems. See the Faith Formation Leaders' Resources page.
Catholic.Social. A new platform that's free of ads, easy to create groups, start discussions, etc.
Google Meet. Use for meetings of no more than 4-6 people.
Skype. One of the most popular online meeting tools.
Zoom. Great easy-to-use meeting platform to host small and large groups.
Online Registration Platforms. See the Faith Formation Leaders' Resources page.
20 Fun Games for Virtual Youth Group or Small Group Meetings
27 Outdoor Games for Youth Ministrey
Eight Games to Play During Virtual Youth Group
Icebreakers, Games, and Activities for Virtual Meetings
Jackbox Games
Virtual Youth Group Games for COVID-19
Zoom Youth Group Games
3-Minute Retreats invite you to take a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage.
Choosing Joy: Parenting During COVID-19. Blog by Amy Blythe, a wife and mom to 4 children, ages 5 and under, on the Catholic Apostolate Center website.
In This Together: A Resource Guide for Families During Coronavirus Quarantine. For parents home with their children, who are looking for creative, easy, or fun ways to spend the day, this resource contains some great options to try for spiritual, mental, and physical health!
The Wild Goose Series - A series from The Ministry of the Wild Goose and part of Wild Goose TV, The Wild Goose Series (videos) is a 14-part exploration of the Holy Spirit. A Study Guide is also available.
Young Peole, Screens, and the Coronavirus. A resource article for parents with 7 ideas for families who all of a sudden have waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time with each other.
Ascension Presents is an evangelistic platform featuring faith-filled, entertaining and dynamic presenters (like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jackie & Bobby Angel, and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) who provide engaging content that reflects the good, the true and the beautiful to bring hearts closer to Christ.
Godtube. Just like Youtube, but with positive, faith-based, family-friendly videos of all types. If you're not familiar with it, check it out!
RESTORED: Stories of Encounter is a six-part documentary series on individuals who had radical encounters with Christ and went on to make a real difference in the world. This series provides vivid and deeply human role models for all who desire life in Christ.
VCAT (Video Catechism). Sutdy the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church with these 57 short videos and accompanying study guides.
Youtube. You're probably very familiar with this. There's lots of great video content here, but also lots of not-so-great content as well. Nevertheless, you will find plenty of videos you can use.
20 Virtual Fundraising Ideas During COVID-19 [Updated Spring 2020
14 Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas
12 Ideas for Virtual Fundraiser and Online Events
Piryx - online fundraising platform
Youth Ministry Curriculum/Program Resources
Alpha is a 9-week series that makes it easy for you to create a space where youth will be excited to engage in conversations about faith. Tools to run Alpha online are available now. (Get it FREE now!)
Busted Halo is a unique media resource from the Paulist Fathers that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.
Download Youth Ministry (DYM) was crfeated by Doug Fields and Josh Griffin to help youth workers win in their vital role by providing resources that are high in quality, easy to use, inexpensive, and trench-tested.
Five Virtual Ministry Ideas for/with Youth.
GROW Curriculum is an inter-denominational comprehensive system to grow your students and your ministry. (subscription required, but free samples)
LifeTeen. All kinds of resources to help middle school and high school teens become closer to Christ.
LIVE. A small-group inter-denominaltional curriculum that helps encounter Jesus every week.
NFCYM COVID-19 Resources. A resource-rich webpage with resources for ministering to young people, event guidance, supporting parents and grandparents, prayer, mental health, messages of hope, tools and tips for remote work, Spanish and Vietnamese resources, and more.
ProjectYM – has launched ProjectYM Live – a youth ministry offering that will be online.
The Source for Youth Ministry. A website full of FREE resources for your ministry with youth and their parents. Some definitely need some "translation" for virtual ministry, some just won't work, but some will work very easily in a virtual setting. The music discussions and movie discussions are especially applicable, and each one contains a biblical and faith connection.
Vocation Lessons - from Vianney Vocations. Vocation Lessons is a curriculum supplement for schools, religious education, and youth ministry. Including lesson plans from kindergareten through 12th grade, teach your children about Christian marriage, priesthood, and religious life formation. Includes family resources and activities.
YDisciple is a toolbox of training resources for adults and teaching resources for teens specifically designed with small groups in mind. (subscription required)
YM360 is a resource organization meeting four common needs of all youth workers, egardless of church size, denomination, or level of experience: Bible study resources, training, community, and networking. (subscription required, but they offer many FREE resources)
YOUCAT. Books, study guides, and apps to get to know the Catholic faith in an easy and attractive way.
Youth Ministry Access (YMA) is a subscription website designed especially for Catholic youth ministry leaders in parishes, schools, retreat centers, camps—wherever young people gather in community as young disciples. It’s online planning and resources made easy! (subscription required)