This youth ministry game is a favorite and very simple. Buy some lifesavers and toothpicks. All of the youth are given a toothpick and put in to teams with even numbers and each team is given a lifesaver. Have all of the teams stand in a line. When the youth leader says go, the youth [...]
Race This by Simply Youth Ministry – Ministry Review!
This is my first real review for actual youth ministry resources from other companies. I recently used the Race This Volume #2 for part of our summer camp. It worked out great. What Is It? In a nutshell each disc comes with 10 different games. We use them on the big screen and have kids [...]
Youth Group Fundraiser – The JAIL!
This youth group fundraiser has been the most profitable and most consistent fundraiser that we did at our parish. It is also a great fundraiser that involves both youth and adults. Some of the elders in the parish were not necessarily to fond of it, but that never stopped us from doing it. The concept [...]
Coke Relay #1
We have done tons of different versions of coke relays, but this is definitely the one that has stuck out as the best. This youth group relay is extremely messy but something the youth will definitely remember. Give each group a 6 pack or 12 pack of coke and a pen. Have a pitcher or [...]
Stack-O-Cups Relay
Supplies Needed – Lots of Plastic Cups. 15-20 of one color per team and one of another color per team. This is a quick and easy youth ministry game that can be used as a relay or if you have a smaller group can be done with everyone against everyone. I actually got this idea [...]
Bonkers – Best Youth Camp Game Ever!
I have been involved in our Diocesan summer camp now for about 14 years. As a youth, a volunteer, and now the coordinator of the camp, this is always the favorite.
Archiving Facebook Conversations – Safety in Youth Ministry
You can archive all conversations through Facebook chat by connecting your Facebook account to an AIM account. If you do not know what AIM is, it is similar to Facebook chat except it’s it own little program. It is similar to MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger if you have used those before.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Too many youth ministers spend too much time typing up prayers, printing copies for everyone, and then watching the youth just throw them aside after they are used. Here is a simple Prayer of Thanksgiving that can be easily printed, cut, and laminated if you wish. This simple act shows you take the extra time [...]
Starting a Catholic Youth Group from Scratch – Part 4 of 10 – Networking and Communication
This is number 4 of 10 from our series. Our focus on this post is to talk about starting out with networking and communication, it’s importance, and how effective it can be for your ministry. Why Is It Important? I assume I will write several more posts in the coming days about networking because it [...]
Starting a Catholic Youth Group from Scratch – Part 3 of 10 – Core Group – Adults
This is part 3 of 10 from our series. This time around we are talking about getting parents on your side and helping you out from the beginning. I put this number three because I truly think that after the initial connection with the youth, the parents comes next. Not necessarily getting the parents involved, but developing [...]