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ComplexCatholicismReports (JPEG, 77 Kb, 500x549)

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...

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Have you seen the God Calls app from the National Office for Vocations? The app, aimed at 16-29 year olds, brings together daily scripture readings with reflection points, prayers, inspiring biographies of the saints and news and events from the Catholic world.

You can add your own events, and there's...

TrustTheRoadCover (JPEG, 23 Kb, 281x400)

The end of the summer term is on the horizon, bringing a time of change for many young people face as they leave or move school. 'Trust the Road', by Fr David O'Malley SDB, is a compact and highly useful book from Don Bosco Publications, that aims to guide them through the changes and choices they face,...

CaritasVSVolSearch 300x250 (PNG, 39 Kb, 300x250)

Looking for the right volunteer opportunities (for yourself or for the young people you work with), or finding suitable volunteers for your project, can be a time-consuming process. If you're in London or Hertfordshire, Caritas Westminster's Volunteer Service can match volunteers to projects, with a...

En Catechesis 08 Page 1 (JPEG, 228 Kb, 1200x785)

Panama2019 has produced a set of catechetical lessons to help prepare young people spiritually for January's World Youth Day. The lessons can be downloaded as pdfs, and cover a range of topics and a variety of activities, following the 'see, judge. act' model.

They're a useful set of resources on faith...

Easter Resources For Younger Children From The Bible Society (PNG, 1.6 Mb, 1461x812)

The Bible Society has a range of resources to use with children around Easter. The Seriously Surprising Story is a video of the disciples' meeting with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. You can download it from the website , or play it on youTube. There is a booklet to accompany the film – minimum donation...

Amy Project Success Stories SiLENT (JPEG, 75 Kb, 1024x768)

Million Minutes develops new and innovative projects that help empower young people, inspired by the principles of Catholic social teaching, to reach out to those in need. Pictured above is Amy (from For Jimmy) a recipient of siLENT.

They're offering assemblies and workshops to Catholic schools in England...

Advent Calendar 2018 YP Opt Fullstory Large (JPEG, 73 Kb, 750x422)

This year's Advent calendar for secondary schools from CAFOD has a focus on refugees and includes daily class prayers.

Visit CAFOD for more.

MissioMissionTogetherLent2018 (JPEG, 99 Kb, 960x480)

For Lent 2018, Missio have produced Stations of the Cross for secondary schools and colleges. These accessible stations encourage young people to reflect on the lessons communicated through Jesus' passion and apply them to contemporary issues. A series of CST assemblies to accompany each week of Lent...

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Mission Together has created new liturgies, assemblies and craft activities for 2018 to help primary age groups journey through Advent.

Some of the new resources reference Biblical locations featured in their 2018-19 'Together in Jordan' campaign poster. This enables children to follow the journey made...

NYS2018 500 (JPEG, 71 Kb, 500x536)

Sunday 25th November, the feast of Christ the King, is National Youth Sunday. Resources for use in parish and school settings have been posted out, and can also be accessed through the Home Mission website (see below).

The theme is #JustOneFilter: No one thinks twice about altering an image before posing...

New Lent In 3 Minutes Video From Busted Halo (PNG, 96 Kb, 1456x814)

You've probably seen the classic video from Busted Halo – well, they've produced a new version for 2018, so take a look at this one!

Refugee Resources For Young People (PNG, 1011 Kb, 1483x791)

CAFOD has a range of resources for helping young people (secondary age) to engage with the issues around the global refugee crisis, including the short animation above.

There is also an activity to help young people to follow a refugee family on their journey to safety, an 'icebreaker' exploring facts...

Videos Offer Food For Thought During #Synod2018 (PNG, 612 Kb, 1704x946)

As the Synod unfolds, a series of videos featuring young people responding to the questions the Bishops are considering can provide useful talking points for schools, youth and chaplaincy groups,

The series is sponsored by the Synod of Bishops and produced by Catholic network Aleteia, in collaboration...