Youth Leader Code Of Conduct

A safe environment is not an “extra program” for youth ministry—it is part of the Church’s mission to welcome and protect minors and vulnerable persons, with their interests as a priority. This training document explains the EYM youth leader’s code of conduct and how to maintain proper, professional relationships with children and young people, including reporting expectations. Youth Leader Code Of … Read moreYouth Leader Code Of Conduct

Teamwork

Teamwork is not a “nice extra” for the Eucharistic Youth Movement (EYM); it is a work of communion – how the Church accompanies young people so that the Eucharist leads to a lived faith, shared responsibility, and mission. The Church’s pastoral vision for youth ministry emphasizes that ministries with young people are most effective when … Read moreTeamwork

Mentoring in EYM

Mentoring in EYM is the ministry of accompanying youth leaders with the Heart of Christ, forming them spiritually, humanly, and apostolically for service to the Church and the world. Mentoring in EYM

Listen to children and young people and share their faith journey

In the Emmaus account, Jesus begins by listening: “(Jesus) asked them, ‘What are you discussing as you walk along?’” That same posture should shape EYM Youth Leaders: patient, intentional listening and dialogue, so the young person can recognize God’s activity in their life and learn to interpret their experience through the lens of faith. Listen … Read moreListen to children and young people and share their faith journey

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina is an ancient Catholic prayer method for reading and praying with the Bible. Don’t let the Latin scare you away from learning to do it yourself or from sharing it with your students. It is an essential practice for all Catholics to learn and certainly not something we should avoid teaching young people to do.

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