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Is Your Youth Ministry Truly Safe?

By | April 14, 2010

Maintaining a Safe Environment is a vital aspect of youth ministry. After all, if we are truly dedicated to helping teens grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ, we should also be dedicated to making sure that they can do so in a safe place. Here is a list of things to help you evaluate if your youth ministry is truly safe. (Please note that above all, you should know your Diocesan Safe Environment Policy and follow it). Maintain a positive attitude about Safe Environment. I’ll be honest, while

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A Youth Minister’s Guide for Planning Truly Safe Events

By | March 10, 2010

The chances are you will be taking a group of teens to an event, retreat or conference in the near future. Events and retreats are a beautiful part of our ministry to youth. These events may take place in different areas of the country and may vary from one day youth rallies to weeklong conferences. Regardless of the location, length or number of youth, the one constant is the need to ensure a safe environment for everyone involved. Here is a list to help you evaluate if the youth events you are planning and attending are truly safe.

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Watch yourself! An Honest Look at Which Teens get the Most Attention

By | February 28, 2007

I was on Core at a parish when our youth minister asked two fellow college guys to leave Core Team. The youth minister informed all of us on Core in the weekly Sunday afternoon meeting. I was stunned! These were both active Catholics with magnetic personalities that really connected with teens. An hour later at Life Night, she gave the same announcement to a room of 50 teenagers. It was an uproar!