Key Concepts The key to a successful Youth Ministry program and moving from "A" to "Z" is finding an effective – yet safe – way to connect with youth today. Youth Leaders are charged with the profound responsibility of engaging young people within the Catholic Church through gather and non-gather programs that reachs the individual, home, parish and community. Every program/activity must lead the teens into Discipleship and Evegalization though the three (3) goals and the eight (8) components of Comprehensive Youth Ministry found in "Renewing the Vision document"
Noting that every parish is different and that one or more of the top three key resources might be lacking (Human, Monetary and Physical -tangible Resources), it is still possible to grow your parish youth ministry by keeping in mind some important key concepts.