Catholic Youth Ministry ... the Church being and becoming the 'travelling companion of young people.'
- Archbishop John Dew
"...the young adults in our Christian family, must be given a voice and a place in Church affairs." - NZ Bishops
A Framework for Catholic Ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. 
"+ C O n N e C t = belongs to the youth of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. It was initiated by them, written by them and it's about them."
Find a chaplain who ministers to tertiary students and staff, please visit your diocese's website.
Working with young people is a calling for young people themselves. Youth workers need their own support networks:
CYMA Churches Youth Ministry Association
The national youth ministries of the Anglican, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Aotearoa New Zealand - networking together to combine resources.
Hikoi Tahi - Journeying Together (7MB)
"Standards for Catholic Youth and Young Adult Ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand."
"I believe we hold the full truth in all its depth, but can we not also run engaging, praise & worship style services within our church to satisfy that need?
Someone tell me wot u think!"
- from the Connect forum"hey everybody...just leaving my .5cent korero on the LOGOS site with a message of WELL DONE...the event at St. Dom's was wicked...I know in my heart you'll touched alot of young people on Saturday...(including those in your own team). Keep the faith and keep being yourselves coz that's what makes every LOGOS event unique."
World Youth Day 2011 Madrid, Spain, August 16 - 21st 2011. "Planted and Built up in Christ, strong in faith" (Colossians 2:7)
For further information please visit your diocese's website.
Youth Friendly?A resource for your parish: "...a helpful youth-friendliness assessment tool".
Forces that bind together Young Adults and their church:
Find your diocese website for local youth support.
Young Vinnies: Promote human dignity and justice through personal contact with those in need. For all ages.
Find out more about camps for young people from your diocese website.
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School
Learn more about the teachings of the Church.
For ages 18-35
Go on a retreat in everyday life.
MYAM (Marist Young Adult Ministries)
Visit for a few days, or live for a year at 'The Grove' in Wellington with a small group of young Catholics (yes, you can keep your day-job!). For young adults.
Study theology, philosophy and scripture at Good Shepherd College.
Copyright 2008 Catholic Communications for the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
