Guiding Ministry Documents
Christus Vivit (Christ is Alive)
Pope Francis 2019 post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation for young people and all persons who encounter, accompany, and serve them.
Conclusiones: Primer Encuentro Nacional de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana
The Conclusiones document highlights the continued need for support of young people in their parishes, diocese, apostolic movements, regional and national levels.
National Dialogue on Catholic Pastoral Ministry with Young and Young Adults
The National Dialogue on Catholic Pastoral Ministry with Youth and Young Adults in the United States. Information and Report.
Sons and Daughters of the Light
In 1996, on the eve of the third millennium, the bishops of the United States promulgated “Sons and Daughters of the Light,” a document on pastoral ministry to young adults. Young adults, who range from 18-39 years of age, make up a large part of the Church and have the potential to contribute greatly toward the Christian mission.
V Encuentro Proceedings & Conclusions from Hispanic Young People Description
Report on listening process from the United States National Effort on Accompaniment and Service to Catholic Hispanics. The report features a section on the findings from Hispanic young people.
Programming Resources
El Instituto Pastoral del Sureste (SEPI)
The Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic Ministry is the organization of the United States Bishops that coordinates and supports Hispanic Ministry. Through its three pillars of Evangelization, Formation and Communion, its formative branch, SEPI, strives to facilitate the full participation of Hispanics / Latinos in the mission of the Church and society as authentic missionary disciples.
EWTN A la Carta
EWTN A la Carta es tu puerta de entrada a una amplia biblioteca de contenido inspirador y enriquecedor desde el punto de vista espiritual, diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades espirituales de espectadores de todo el mundo.
Instituto Fe y Vida
Resources and Formation for Latino Young People and those who accompany and serve them.
Instituto Nacional Pastoral con Jóvenes Adultos
Buscamos nada menos que transformar el estado del pastoral de la Iglesia Católica con los jóvenes adultos. Líderes ministeriales equipados para la excelencia.
LA Red
LaRED, The National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, promotes, accompanies, and supports missionary discipleship and collaborative ministry among professionals and leaders of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.
Lente Católico
Lente Católico ofrece información auténtica y entretenida sobre el pensamiento católico, la espiritualidad y la práctica de la fe. Para ello, contamos con un talentoso equipo de escritores, anfitriones con carisma y calidez, y teólogos expertos. El resultado: una colección de videos creativos que informan, entretienen e inspiran a la audiencia.
Pathways of Hope and Faith Among Hispanic Teens
Listen as young Hispanics describe their faith and hopes in their own words; gain understanding of the major issues affecting their religious development and life prospects; and improve your ministry or family life with insightful pastoral recommendations.
USCCB Youth & Young Adult Ministry
United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, Ministry page for youth, young adult, pastoral juvenil, and world youth day guidelines and other information and resources.
V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry
ENAVE is the National Team of Accompaniment and is a representative group of national Catholic organizations committed to advancing the call to the V Encuentro Nacional de Pastoral Hispana/Latina. ENAVE is represented by 42 national and regional Catholic organizations that directly serve the Hispanic Latino community.
V Encuentro Young Adult Hispanic Leadership Initiative
The V Encuentro Young Adult Hispanic Leadership Initiative is an alliance of Catholic organizations and institutions that works closely with USCCB staff to expand and improve the formation of Hispanic/Latino young adults for leadership in Church and society in dioceses throughout the United States.
Community Resources
Lestonnac Free Clinic
The mission of Lestonnac Free Clinic is to provide free health care services to low-income and uninsured residents in Southern California, through the support of generous volunteers and donors.