Office of Youth Ministry - Diocese of Lubbock at 4620 Fourth St, Lubbock, TX 79499 US - The Church in America, an excerpt

Young people are a great force in society and for evangelization. They “represent quite a large part of the population in many nations of America. On their encounter with the living Christ depends the hope and expectation of a future of greater communion and solidarity for the Church and society in America.” (179) The particular Churches throughout the continent are making real effort to catechize young people before Confirmation and to offer them other kinds of support in developing their relationship with Christ and their knowledge of the Gospel. The formation process for young people must be constant and active, capable of helping them to find their place in the Church and in the world. Consequently, youth ministry must be one of the primary concerns of Pastors and communities.

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