Catholic Youth Ministry Resources

Flame Resources

A selection of resources released in the run up to the inaugural Flame Congress in March 2012 as well us follow-up materials.

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Pope Benedict XVI in the U.K.

This Young Pilgrims' Booklet proved to be an invaluable resource leading up to and during the Papal Visit for those who represented their parish, deanery, pastoral area and school/college. The wealth of materials can assist us all in exploring and committing to a living legacy of that historic event. PDF format.

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'Mapping the Terrain - Discovering the reality of Young Catholics'

One of the key aims of CYMFed is to develop and strengthen the direction for Catholic youth ministry in England and Wales. In order to set a direction for our journey, we set out to map the terrain of the world our young people inhabit. This research into the lives of young Catholics is a crucial element in enabling the whole Church to prayerfully consider its understanding of how we minister amongst young people.

Mapping the Terrain is a summary report of the key trends to emerge from a thorough research project conducted with a thousand young people. PDF format.

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This is accompanied by an application process, 'Detailed Typology' (soon available for purchase), which can be used to examine the implications of some of these trends in your local context.

World Youth Day 2011 Safeguarding Guidance Policy

This guidance contains planning for and management of participation in World Youth Day including: Preparation at home and abroad; Recruitment and training; Documentation and Communication and responding to concerns. PDF format.

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World Youth Day Risk Assessment

A framework risk assessment starter kit to help you plan your group's trip. Word format.

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