Overview of NFCYM Resources

The NFCYM develops information and resources that broadly support Catholic youth ministry as defined by Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. This material is provided as a service to the field, pastoral ministers, youth and interested adults alike.

These complimentary resources are copyrighted by the NFCYM and are made available for educational and pastoral purposes. The resources may be copied and distributed for these uses only. For all other uses, copyright permission must be sought from the NFCYM.

Component of Youth Ministry

Resources organizes by component of youth ministry include the following: Adolescent Catechesis, Justice and Service, and Prayer and Worship.

Pastoral Responses

Pastoral response resources include various topics, such as: HIV/AIDS, Pastoral Response to Youth Violence, True Love Waits, Youth with Disabilities, Youth Protection, Immigration, and Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered.

Research Studies and Reports

Keep abreast of the latest research about Adolescents and their Faith, Catholics, and Youth Ministry Leaders. Studies discussed include: Effectives Practices, Hardwired to Connect, the National Study of Youth and Religion, 2005 Diocesan Directors of Youth Ministry, and much more. Learn more…

Special Issues

Occasionally, the NFCYM develops resources to respond to topics in the news and/or media events. Subjects include: Chronicles of Narnia, Jesus and The Da Vinci Code, John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and The Passion of the Christ.

Youth Development

Effective youth ministry demands that youth ministry leaders and other caring adults understand adolescents and the world they live in. Take a moment to learn more about: Healthy Adolescent Development and Young Adolescents.

Utilizing the Youth Ministry Resource Manuals

The Youth Ministry Resource Manual is a publication that provides catechetical sessions, prayer experiences, service activities, and other tools reflecting a particular theme. Posters and Prayer Card/Bookmarks are also available to support parishes and schools as they teach about the various themes:

Shop at the NFCYM Online Store

 

NFCYM Online Store Grand Re-Opening in web browser window. Click to open the store.NFCYM celebrates the its Online Store. Offering a new level of access to youth ministry and Girl Scout and Camp Fire resources. The Online Store provides a modern, user-friendly internet shopping cart experience with real-time credit card processing, a variety of shipping choices, automatic volume discounts and more.

We invite you to tour the store, familiarize yourself with it, and make it your primary means to place orders with the NFCYM.