Youth Ministry
CORE IDEOLOGYVALUES
The Diocese of Springfield’s youth ministry is rooted in...
- Christ, the center of and the reason for all we do.
- A respect for young people as unique gifts to the Church; they are the Church of today, as well as the Church of tomorrow.
- A love for our Catholic Christian Tradition, expressed in ways that are relevant and speak to the lives of youth today.
- A deep sense of Christian community that respects, welcomes, and celebrates the diversity of all God’s people.
- A commitment to collaboration in serving the needs of youth.
- A belief in the importance and influence of families in the faith life of youth.
PURPOSE
The Diocese of Springfield’s youth ministry exists to be stewards* of Christ’s love** in serving the needs of youth.
* characteristics of “steward”: servant (not master); seasoned reliability (experienced, knowledgeable, wise, trustworthy); in the absence of the Master (responsible for what we do not own – non-possessive care) (gleamed from The Emerging Laity and The Promise of Partnership by James E. and Evelyn Easton Whitehead)
** the blessings (gifts, talents, resources, people) found within the community of faith
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