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Handbook for Ministries with Young Adolescents

An introductory resource for youth advisors who work with 10- to 15-year-olds in congregations. Also available in hard copy from Episcopal Parish Services. (133 pp. 8 1/2" x 11", 3 hole punch)# 56-9607 $6.00

	Contents
	Introduction to Ministries with Young Adolescents
	Approaches to Ministries with Young Adolescents
	Copyright

Part I - Understanding Young Adolescents
A "developmental approach"* is based on a holistic understanding of the adolescent. It involves the growth of body, mind and spirit both individually and within a system of relationships. The physical, social and intellectual changes are the starting point for our efforts in ministries with young adolescents.

Part II - Responding to the Needs of Young Adolescents
Because of their developmental diversity, young adolescents require a variety of types and levels of activities designed to meet their needs.

Part III - Programming
The contact point model develops six components of youth ministries: Christian education and catechesis; community life; prayer and worship; justice and peace; service; and guidance and counsel into three formats - gathering, non-gathering and family intergenerational.

Part IV - Family Ministries
A family perspective in ministry views the adolescent through the prism of household life and includes a sensitivity to the realities of family living. Family ministry seeks to help adolescent families and congregations become better partners.

Part V - Resources
To provide access to further materials for people working with young adolescents in the Episcopal Church.

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