National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry

Join Us As We March with the Saints
National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry
December 9-12, 2010
New Orleans

• Participate in the track geared to those working with American Heritage Girls, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Girl Scouts, and other faith-based scouting programs
• Dine with us at our biennial luncheon featuring Sr. Anne Smollin
• Come to our Welcome/Orientation Session on Thursday, December 9 at 2 pm
• Be sure to visit our Hospitality Room over the weekend, located in the Fountain Room, Hilton Riverside
• Support the Catholic Youth Foundation USA by attending a Taste of New Orleans
• Visit the Resource Exposition

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Parenting Resources

Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Booklet

Parents are charged with the responsibility of passing on the gift of faith to their children. This short booklet is full of great information and helpful tips for families to grow in faith together. Purchase Now.

You will find:

• An article on five key findings from the National Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR) that are essential in understanding what it takes to building strong Catholic families.
• A Family Faith Inventory that will help families assess their actions and attitudes and how they experience faith within their families.
  A worksheet for families to develop a plan how they are going to grow in faith in the coming year.
• A "Suggestions for Living Faith as a Family" article that gives practical tips on how to strengthen the family faith identity.
• Family prayers and a list of both online and print resources for developing strong Catholic families.
  

Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Prayer/Blessing Cards

These colorful table tent cards are a great way to encourage prayer in the home. One side offers two different meal prayers, the traditional "Bless Us O Lord" and an alternative. The other side features two blessing prayers, a general blessing of family and a special occasion blessing. The cards are 4.25" wide, stand 6" tall when folded, and printed on a glossy cardstock. Available in English and Spanish.

Purchase Now—English or Spanish.

Learn more about the Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth program.

Raising Happy, Healthy, and Holy Teenagers: A Primer for Parents

Bob McCarty's classic book for parents covers important topics such as, psychological and developmental tasks of young people, self-esteem, youth culture, practical suggestions for improving parent-teen relationships, and fostering faith in adolescents. Parents of teenagers and "tweens" will find this short volume full of helpful tips and practical recommendations on how to support and guide their son or daughter through their adolescent years. Parents will find practical suggestions for improving parent-teen relationships and fostering faith in adolescents. Revised for 2009, this edition includes updates on dealing with technology and a new forward written by teens. Purchase Now.

prayer cards

Sold singly, or in sets of 25, these beautifully designed prayer cards are now available to supplement each of the religious recognition programs as well as for the St. Anne and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton adult awards. Here are a few ideas for how to incorporate them into your program:

• At the beginning of the program the prayer card can be given to participants as a reminder of their involvement and to encourage families to pray together.
• Given a prayer card with the medal to youth upon completion of the program.
• Prayer cards are great reminders of participation and can be used to encourage parents and children to pray together.
• Hand them out at a parent introduction night or at your first meeting with the participants.
• Encourage Marian devotion or celebrate Marian feasts by distributing the Mary, the First Disciple prayer card to adults and teens alike.
• In parish settings distribute The Spirit Alive prayer card to confirmation candidates and their sponsors.
• Give a prayer card as a small "thank you" to adult leaders at any time of the year to let them know you appreciate their commitment to Catholic youth.
• Consider giving a prayer card to your adult leaders during training or commissioning and to adults when they receive the St. Elizabeth Seton or St. Anne award.
  

 

Living and Loving Our Catholic Faith

Great Resource to Accompany I Live My Faith Program Book

Living and Loving Our Catholic Faith—Saints: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow is an excellent supplement for leaders to use when addressing the "Stretching" section of the I Live My Faith book. And for connecting young people to the rich history and traditions of our Catholic Faith. The appendices include activites such as "Saints through the Years Word Search" and "Saints of the Month Calendar" which are applicable to the workbook. Designed for Scouting, parish, and diocesan youth ministry leaders, it contains: a primer on the theme, catechetical resources, retreat suggestions, and musical suggestions. Each book is sold with one (1) prayer card and one (1) cd containing the handouts and activity resources. Purchase your copy today (Book, $17.50, quantity discounts available; Prayer card sold in sets of 25, $8.50).

Great Resource to Accompany The Spirit Alive Program Book

Living and Loving Our Catholic Faith—Sunday and Beyond. It will help Catholic young people both appreciate and more fully participate in the rich liturgical traditions of our faith. It is creative and user-friendly. Young people, through these sessions, will encounter God by gathering together for prayer and worship, listening to the Spirit, responding to the Lord's call, and putting their faith into action by serving others.

Designed for Scouting, parish, and diocesan youth ministry leaders, it contains: a primer on the theme, catechetical resources, retreat suggestions, and musical suggestions. This resource is a great accompaniment to The Spirit Alive program book. Each book is sold with one (1) prayer card and one (1) cd containing the handouts and activity resources. Purchase your copy today (Book, $17.50, quantity discounts available; Prayer card sold in sets of 25, $8.50).

New NCCGSCF Logo Tote Bag Available

Proudly Display the NCCGSCF Logo

We are proud to announce the development of new products that carry the NCCGSCF logo. The latest item is the NCCGSCF Tote Bag.

The new NCCGSCF natural colored canvas tote has the logo embroidered on the front. The tote features an easy access top open entry, a large opened velcro front pocket and business organizer panel. The pocket will hold your: eyeglass case, cell phone, can koozie, pens/pencils, wallet, foldup umbrella, flashlight, etc.

The bag is constructed from heavyweight 600 denier polyester and measures 11-7/8"w x 14-7/8"h x 3-7/8"d.

The Tote Bag may be purchased on the NFCYM Online Store ($19.99, quantity discounts available).

 

Additional products include a:

• white, short-sleeve, polo shirt embroidered with the NCCGSCF logo
• can koozie: keep your soda cold with these orange koozies imprinted with the NCCGSCF logo in white
• embroidered NCCGSCF logo patch

The logo products are available for purchase on the NFCYM Online Store.

They make great recognition gifts for volunteer leaders and youth alike.