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“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Tm 4:12)
Youth programs offered by the Diocese serve the purpose and mission of reaching young people — both those in the pews and those wandering in the world — with the joy of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Our hope and prayer is that Youth Ministry will flourish through individual encounters, invitations and mentoring of young people as they journey together with the community of faith. Our ultimate goal is to give youth a love of God, others and the Church and to share in the beatific vision of Heaven.
Young adults are defined as those between the ages of eighteen (18) and thirty-nine (39). They are college students, workers, professionals and persons in military service. They are single, married, divorced or widowed, with or without children. Ask your pastor if there is a Young Adult Ministry group in your area.
The Saint John Bosco Project
The Saint John Bosco Project is an initiative to help parishes and parish clusters grow youth and young adult ministry in their local communities.
The ultimate goal is to include the entire parish. We believe only with total parish participation will any new youth initiative be successful. The above avoids a ‘Youth Ministry Committee’ approach; but instead a comprehensive and collaborative vision that weaves this focus throughout the consciousness of the entire parish.
The basic process of the Saint John Bosco Project can be found below:
We are encouraging all participating parishes to consider a catechesis on St. John Bosco so that this outreach can truly be done with the heart of St. John Bosco. Here are a couple of links to get started:
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/astagnaro/the-magic-and-spirituality-of-st.-john-bosco
https://www.donboscoyouth.net/don-bosco.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wrCkvgFVDI
St. John Bosco Project Resources:
Youth Ministry Training
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry offers various youth ministry training sessions throughout Vermont. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
