I recently discovered this site that will create PDF files that blow up pictures in to multiple page files. It can take a regular pictures and make it in to to 16-100 page poster that you can simply tape together. Of course, as a typical youth minister, I think ‘what possibilities!’ The site is called [...]
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Youth Group Trading Cards
We had this in our forum and just wanted to make sure everything still had access to the idea. Last summer (2009) we started a new idea of making youth group trading cards. Very simple concept. We bought a cheap laminating machine (about $60) and lots of sheets. We made our own photo which you [...]
Youth Group Web Site – Not Just PDF’s
As I was focusing on our last post about safety in networking through sites likes facebook, I decided to write another post focused on developing a web site for your youth group. I actually do web design and networking for small businesses and parishes on the side, so I have built up some experience and [...]
Wink
This is a game we played when I was in Junior High and I loved it. Seems to work best with groups of about 20 or more. It is sort of like the Frogger, which we will put up soon. A great game for youth group. Have everyone sit in a circle, with chairs or [...]
Facebook in Catholic Youth Ministry – Protecting Yourself
A quick guide for youth leaders and volunteers on protecting yourself in Catholic Youth Ministry when using Facebook…
The ‘Toilet Paper’ Game
This game does not really have a name, but is very simple. It is like the Johnny Whoop game where you simply start with one or more people who know how to do it and then the others have to figure out the trick. You play until everyone or most people figure it out. Simple [...]
Best Fundraisers Ever
This is our first discussion topic/article and I am hoping that we will receive some great feedback from all of you. As promised, anyone who leaves a comment below and tells about their best fundraiser ever, will receive a free copy of our ‘Signs Pointing’ lesson from the store straight to your inbox. Oh by [...]
Shoe Game
Printable Copy (.pdf) Materials Needed Music (music must be loud, game gets loud and people need to hear it stop) Directions This is probably one of the greatest games for retreat type atmosphere when you need to lighten things up a little bit. To start have group of between 6-8 people form a circle. You [...]
Catholic Zillionaire
This is our Catholic Trivia Zillionaire game. This is a sample game from the actual product available for purchase. It is much like the game Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. You can download a sample game for free, the complete version of the game is available in our supporters only section, it can be purchased, or earned for free.
Movie Theatre Skit
This is a popular ‘just for fun’ skit. You need anywhere from 6-10 people, depending on how much time you have. In a nutshell it is a skit where there is one line of seats at the movies and a couple arrives a little late in to the movie and there are only two seats [...]