AlvinaL

You wrote:

Young college students on the program are so enthused about their faith.

This is the type of material that builds us all up, and is what we need.

Congratulations and thanks.

God bless,


NoelFitz.
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In necessariis, unitas; in dubiis, libertas; in omnibus, caritas.
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My daughter has been turned off by overly-religious kids at her college. I did not expect this. I thought devout Catholicism would make her comfortable.

Their devotions and piety come across to her as demonstrations in a contest to be a better Catholic than others.

This is obviously something for her [and me as her dad] to work through, but I thought I'd mention it as a possible danger in this topic.

In striving for true holiness we must be aware of the possiblity of slipping into Phariseeism.

Thanks Noel Fitz for your encouragement.

fishman, Your diocese and parish is fortunate to have a Youth and Young Adult Ministry program that is growing.

Protect the Rock, I’m sorry that your daughter didn’t have a good experience with a college youth group.  Thanks for sharing this.  Young adults need the care and support of the diocese to help form a better program.  Someone who will listen to their concerns.

I found that at least two things are necessary:

1) Diocesan Youth Commission (Committee?) that oversees the program with the bishop.

2) A Coordinator of Ministry to Youth and Young Adults with the responsibility to promote a comprehensive approach to youth ministry in the diocese, in accordance with the guidelines established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.  Assist and train parish youth leaders in establishing and evaluating youth programs and provide support services to the Diocesan Youth Commission.

Let your priest know that you are supportive of a parish youth program that follows the guidelines established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

May the peace of Christ be with you.