Youth Ministry within the office of Youth/Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate serves the ministers and leaders who connect, form, and evangelize young people in middle and high school seeking a personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Click here for information on Catholic Scouting. Check back for updates as they become available!
CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNTY
Manhattan
UkrCatholic Youth Community – KAIROS
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church
30 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
Croatian Catholic Youth – NYC
Croatian Parish of St. Cyril and Methodius and St. Raphael
502 W 41st Street, New York, NY 10036
Our Lady of Sorrows Youth Ministry
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
213 Stanton St., New York, NY 10002
The Warriors Youth Group
Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral
263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012
Los Amigos De Jesús (ADJ)
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
91 Arden Street New York, NY 10040
The Bronx
Our Lady of Mercy
Our Lady of Mercy
2496 Marion Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
Siloam Ministry
Holy Cross Church
600 Soundview Ave, Bronx, NY 10473
Rooted in Christ – Youth Ministry
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
2380 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
EDGE
St. Anthony of Padua
826 E. 166th St. Bronx, NY 10459
Jovenes Con Poder
St. Anthony of Padua
826 E. 166th St. Bronx, NY 10459
St. Rita of Cascia Church Youth Group
St. Rita of Cascia
448 College Avenue (3 Av., between 145th & 146th), Bronx, NY 10451
Ghana Catholic Youth
St. Luke Church
623 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454
Saint Frances of Rome Youth Ministry
St. Frances of Rome – St. Francis of Assisi – St. Anthony – Our Lady of Grace and St. Mary
761 E. 236th Street, Bronx, New York 10466
Staten Island
Blessed Sacrament Youth Ministry
Blessed Sacrament Church
830 Delafield Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
Orange
Saint Mary’s Youth Group
St. Mary-St. Columba Parish
42 Goshen Ave. Washingtonville, NY
29 High Street, Chester NY
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St. Peter-St. Mary’s Youth Ministry
St. Peter & St. Mary Church
115 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Saint Augustine Youth Ministry
Church of St. Augustine
140 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956
Syro Malabar Youth
Holy Family Syro Malabar Church
5 Willow Tree Rd, Monsey, NY 10952
WESTCHESTER
Saint Anthony Youth
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua
85 Harrison Street, West Harrison, NY 10604
St. Ann’s Youth Group | God’s Hands
Church of St. Ann
25 Eastern Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Teen Life
St. Patrick’s Church
29 Cox Avenue, Armonk, NY 10504
Jesús Camino A Seguir | Grupo Juvenil de Oración
St. Mary – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
23 South High Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Shpresa Teens
Our Lady of Shkodra
361 West Hartsdale Ave. Hartsdale, NY 10530
Youth Ministry Guidelines and Policies Manual
The policies and guidelines contained in this handbook have been written to provide information and guidance to youth ministry leaders of the Archdiocese of New York. It is a resource to assist adult leaders in forming sound practices and judgments in the various aspects of their ministry.
The policies and procedures are not intended primarily to limit activities; rather, they direct youth ministry leaders to develop and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of the young people in their groups and activities and minimize risks to their well-being. This manual is in no way a replacement for the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Policy Manual. It is a supplement. The Safe Environment Policy Manual needs to be read first, in its entirety. This handbook contains both archdiocesan policies, such as those related to safe environment, and guidelines. Policies in this manual are highlighted in red while best practices are highlighted in blue. Adult leaders ministering under the auspices of the Catholic Church in this archdiocese must comply with all policies regardless of what program they are running (for example, LifeTeen, YDisciple) or what ministry/order (for example, CYFM, PTAF, Salesian) the parish might be affiliated with. Addenda and updates to policies will be distributed directly to the pastors who are responsible for adult leaders ministering to youth.
By following these provisions and the spirit in which they are written, adults who lead youth ministry demonstrate their good faith and their intention to minister ethically, responsibly and within the bounds of the law.
Links to Sections within the Guidelines and Policies for Parish Catholic Youth Ministry Manual
- Introduction
- Personnel
- Professional Boundaries/Supervision
- Emergency Procedures
- Reporting an Incident of Abuse
- Counseling, Professional Referrals and Disclosure
- Finances and Budget
- Record Keeping/Contracts/Inappropriate Youth Environments
- On-Site Supervision
- Off-Site Events and Overnight Trips
- Technology and Media
Forms from the Guidelines and Policies for Parish Catholic Youth Ministry Manual
- Code of Ethics
- Creating a Code of Conduct
- Safe Environment Checklist
- Youth Ministry Information Sheet
- High School Sign-in Sheet
- Middle School Sign-in Sheet
- Parent/Guardian Consent Form / Permiso de Padres/Tutores
- Medical Consent Form / Consentimiento Medico
- Adult Liability Waiver / Formulario de Conformidad Para Adultos
- Driver Information
- Overnight Event Approval Form
- Incident Investigation Report for Injuries
- Testimonial of Suitability for Lay Speaker/Presenter
- Approved Bus List