Worksheets, Documents and Printables
Strategic Planning for Youth Ministry Leaders
This 12 page booklet is a great starting point for any new leader working with young people, or those wanting to start a new chapter. It guides you through defining your vision, goals, strengths and weaknesses and how these relate to the 8 elements of youth ministry from Anointed and Sent.
Christus Vivit
Christus Vivit (translates to ‘Christ is Alive!’) is a significant Vatican teaching document written by Pope Francis that informs the Catholic Church's current and central understanding of its approach to youth and young adults. This full document version of 9 chapters over 91 pages covers discusses how the Church should be inspired by youth and keep them in mind at all time.
The Lost Sheep Colouring/ Picture Book
This picture book based on the Parable of The Lost Sheep is a great activity for children ages 5+ and allows them space to illustrate the story themselves with each page only a short sentence. It contains 18 pages plus a front and back cover and is perfectly suited for a whole class or collection of small groups. Pair this with The Lost Sheep; A Parable.
Safe Practices Online from Child Protective Services
This document contains helpful hints and resources for e-safety whilst in an online environment with children and young people and information for all who have a role with children in the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
Christus Vivit; A Summary
This summarised version of Christus Vivit written and published by the Vatican covers the same 9 chapters over 18 pages and discusses how the Church should be inspired by youth and keep them in mind at all time.
The Order of Mass
This document outlines the order of Mass from the Introductory Rites to the Concluding Rites including all the responses and spoken word and was distributed by the Office for Worship of the Archdiocese of Adelaide.
The Lost Sheep; A Parable
This presentation covers foundational information such as what is a parable, what is a chapter and verse and why does the bible use them, and a retelling of the Parable of The Lost Sheep. It is written with ages 7-11 in mind and contains a video at the end which demonstrates how to draw a sheep. Pair this with The Lost Sheep Colouring/Picture Book.
Bees Wax Wraps Instruction Booklet
This booklet outlines ingredients, equipment needed and detailed instructions on how to make beeswax wraps which are a reusable, sustainable and plastic free alternative to cling film.
The Voices of Self; Guided Meditation
This presentation can be paired with calming music of your choice to create your own guided meditation. It explores 4 areas of each persons inner self / mind and included prompting reflective questions. Pair this with The Voices of Self; Reflection Worksheet.
Anointed and Sent; An Australian Vision for Catholic Youth Ministry
Anointed and Sent is a common vision of the Australian Catholic Bishops for animating and nurturing the spiritual life of young people. It addresses young people themselves as the future – but also as the part of the present – of our Church.
This 2 page pdf, provided by the Archdioceses of Adelaide and the Council for Integral Ecology provides parishes, community groups and individuals ideas and inspiration for how they can celebrate the Season of Creation!
Celebrating the Season of Creation
This worksheet provides a place to reflect and mind map, coming out of The Voices of Self; Guided Meditation.
The Voices of Self; Reflection Worksheet
Anointed and Sent; A Summary
A synthesised version of the full document, these 2 pages of Anointed and Sent outline the Australian Vision for Youth Ministry and the goals and 8 focus areas of youth ministry.