Those include marriage and baptismal preparation. The document lists ways the parish can make such events positive, inviting experiences. But the young adult age group is made up of more than just engaged couples and new families. Often, the most forgotten group in Church life are single young adults. It is important for the Church to have an appropriate ministry with single Catholics.
Many single people speak of feeling left out of parish life when the focus is solely on families.
Wide application Mrs. Mazzrillo acknowledged that many of the things young adults are looking for from the Church apply to other age groups as well. But in the past, young adults haven't been recognized. They've been lost in the cracks. While the pastoral plan was designed for this age group, she said much of the information could be used when working with other age groups as well. Until ministry to this age group is common, the pastoral plan serves to acknowledge the experiences of this age group.