Youth Leader

Helping Young People Make A Difference for Good!

YouthLeader is a team approach to Christian Leadership formation for youth and adult leaders that integrates Christian spirituality and ministry skills. The purpose of YouthLeader is to empower young people for Christian Leadership in the Church and the wider community.

YouthLeader is based on the following principles:

The voice of youth must be heard if we are to announce the Good News to its fullest.
Youth have gifts and charisms to share in leadership and ministry.
Youth who are striving to be young disciples deserve training and support.
Adults make a crucial difference in helping youth take on leadership roles by readying the community and providing ongoing support.

YouthLeader prepares youth (those who have completed 9th grade) for leadership and discipleship. Youth and adults attend YouthLeader in parish and school ministry teams but these teams can involve youth who participate in many diverse leadership and ministry roles within the parish, school, and community. Team members can include youth involved in youth ministry, student government, community organizations, service organizations, liturgical ministries, peer ministry, and campus ministry. Young people interested in leadership, but not currently involved, are also encouraged to participate.

YouthLeader also provides a unique opportunity for adult leaders to learn and grow side by side with young leaders from their parish or school. Adults who participate will be equipped with skills and strategies for supporting youth leaders in their parish, school, and community.