Resources

A tradition carol service format, put together by the US Bishops Conference. Find it here.

I found this on the Premier Youthwork Magazine website – . a site you should all check out by the way (and subscribe too!)

As we approach the most stressful part of a young person's year, Youthwork writer's day attendee has some words of advice and support for teenagers preparing for and going through...

We have been sent this resource to lead Rosary prayer for children and young people with a focus on the Ukraine - Russia conflict.

Inspired by Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter Misericordiae Vultus, CJM Music has produced a song available for free download.

Through its three verses, Face of Your Mercy, keeps the focus on the person of God the Father, whose mercy we see revealed in Christ, who calls us to be the face of God's mercy as...

Environmental concerns are very present especially for young people as their future depends on the actions of governments and society today. Just like many others, the young people of the Salesian Youth Movement Austria, saw a turning point at the start of 2019, no more waiting, but acting! Through a...

Missio has created Advent assemblies to help schools, colleges and youth groups journey towards Christmas. The assemblies focus on Missio's international projects, enabling pupils to discover how the Universal Church is bringing the Hope, Peace, Joy and Love of Christ to those living in poverty, regardless...

A range of resources for Advent in primary and secondary schools is now available from the CAFOD website.

The resources include an Advent liturgy with accompanying notes, a reconciliation service, and an Advent calendar in PowerPoint format, which is ideal for daily class prayers.

Download from CAFOD:...

There's lots of bits of miscellaneous info on here, and really useful list of hymns! Find it all here.

Activity Village has a range of craft activities for Advent, Christmas and other times of year which you can access for free is you're looking for ideas to use with children – like this wooden spoon angel. They also offer a wide range of printable colouring sheets. puzzles, posters etc, but these...

Really handy prayers that young people can lead themselves! £10 from Don Bosco Publications, the Salesian publishers, click here to order

Advent Buddies! Let Advent be a time for young people to grow in faith by linking with an adult in the Parish. This resource is from the states, so make sure you check things through with the person responsible for safeguarding.

Creighton University Online Ministry have put together some things full of prayers and reflections. Very text heavy. More here too.

St William of York, Sheffield began a lovely tradition in the parish in 2005.

Starting from the church on the first Sunday of Advent, the nativity figures of Mary, Joseph and the donkey make a journey round family homes, spending each night with a different family, before returning to church on Christmas...

There are loads of short animations like this, around one for each day of Advent. Check out their playlist on youtube for them all.

This infographic is from FOCUS – The Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Have a look at their blog here: focus.org/blog.

Andy Severyn offers music and worship workshops in schools, find out more on his site here.

In April, it was announced, that Blessed Artemides Zatti, was to be canonised as a saint. On 9th October, he will become Saint Artemides Zatti.

Brother Zatti was a Salesian Brother who worked in a hospital and pharmacy for the poor and sick in Viedma, Argentina.

Don Bosco Publications have a pocketbook...

Another great video from Busted Halo!

Salesian educator, Fr David O'Malley SDB, has produced a resource for use at home in the coming weeks.

This short prayer pattern follows the shape of the mass and allows you to participate in a homely prayer. It invites Jesus into your home and into your lives for the coming week. It is designed for families...

The latest research into the lives and faith of young Catholic adults is essential reading for youth workers, and the report is accompanied by a valuable tool for applying the findings to your work with those you already reach, and in giving insights to reaching beyond this group.

The documents can be...