Ever wonder if what you are doing is reaching teens? Here is a list of things that I consider to be out of date for Catholic Youth Ministry...
When Jesus Said, "No"
One of the struggles that many Christians experience is that the needs around us are so great and yet we are limited both in personal strength and in resources. And, lurking in the back of our mind, is a notion that what ever the problem, Jesus would help and so should we...
Missing the Point of First Communion
Two of my three children have already received their First Eucharist, so I've seen how this holiest of sacraments can get turned into a three-ring circus, what with the fancy hair-dos and even fancier dresses, not to mention the after parties that rival weddings in some families and towns...
First Things First
Last weekend I had a chance to see my youth minister, Luis. I haven’t seen him in over ten years, and haven’t talked to him in over five or six. It was great to reconnect with him after such a long time. In the course of our conversation I tried to brag a bit about how many ministry things I have going on. He was impressed, but was more concerned to impress upon me the importance of keeping God first...
Twilight, Vampires, and the Holy Eucharist
Someone Didn't get the Memo that N'SYNC aren't so cool anymore
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