What follows is the wisdom we have gleaned from the past decade regarding what seems to work and what does not when parishes, clusters and planning groups look to develop a comprehensive approach to youth ministry. A helpful tool, Parish Youth Ministry Survey , is attached. See the list at the end of this outline. Hired by a single parish or cluster with one pastoral leader. Works with a team of youth and adult volunteers from that particular parish.
Certification is highly recommended.
Shared hire for more than one parish - Hired by two or more parishes served by two or more pastoral leaders. Does youth ministry programming at each parish with a team of youth and adult volunteers. Certification is highly recommended. Trains and coordinates parish teams and empowers them in the ministry to youth at the parish level. Certification is highly recommended.