Matching Pairs Overview of Youth MinistryOnline version Youth Ministry is the efforts of the parish community to minister to it young members (usually including those in grades 6 to 12). There is a variety of ways in which a parish can choose to minister. Below you will find some styles of ministry used by parishes. Match the name of a youth ministry effort with the correct statement below. by Angel Barrera 1 I had this really big problem, and I talked with this other kid about it, and she helped me to figure out how to handle it. 2 I have a chance to step back from the busyness of life and really reflect on my faith and where I am going in life. 3 I gather with my peers, and we learn more about the Catholic faith. 4 I was selected to represent my age group. I go to meetings once a month with some other kids and some cool adults, and we set the direction for youth ministry at my parish. 5 I get the chance to be together with my friends at church. We always end up learning something and praying together. 6 Sometimes it helps to have time set aside to talk to my dad about important stuff. This really helped. 7 My friends and I go to the church to play ball. Mr. Tom is there and it is a safe place for me to be. 8 Anna is helping me to learn how to be a lector at Mass. 9 I can always go there to find out what is happening at the parish and in youth ministry. Sometimes I check out the Scripture readings for the coming week and do the reflection questions. 10 It was totally amazing because there were hundreds of other kids there who believed in God like I do. 11 We come together once a week to talk about our faith and just pray together. 12 The parish sent me a card today. Retreat Prayer Group Peer Ministry Birthday Card Program Leadership Team Youth Ministry Website Conferences Sports League Religious Education Youth Group Mentoring Parent/Teen Programs