Youth Resources

Permission Slip/Liability Forms

These are the only approved for use in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Youth Form - English   Youth Form - Spanish

Adult Form - English   Adult Form - Spanish

Driver Forms

These are the only approved for use in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Youth Driver Form   Adult Driver Form

Code of Ethics

The following are taken from the Catholic Youth Ministry handbook.

Volunteer Code of Ethics   PCL Code of Ethics

Incident Report

The following are taken from the Catholic Youth Ministry handbook.

Incident Report 

USCCB

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has a page dedicated to their focus on youth ministry. Our USCCB Secretariat supports Catholic dioceses, eparchies, and organizations across the United States in their work and ministries with youth and young adults. Let us know how we can help you. Read through these pages for more information.

Digital Copy of Renewing the Vision   Visit USCCB Website

Conformity List

The USCCB maintains a conformity list of catechetical resources that meet the standards set out by the Bishops. The primary catechetical text used in all formation programs in the Archdiocese must come from this list.

Conformity List

CRS

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. They serve Catholics in the United States by helping them live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world. They provide great age specific resources for sharing Catholic Social Teaching with young people.

Visit CRS

Life Teen, Inc.

Life Teen is a group that provides resources for Jr. High and High School Youth Ministry that seeks to lead teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. They offer several paid subscription levels as well as a number of free resources.

Visit Life Teen

Project YM

Project YM is focused on equipping Catholic youth ministers so that they can do ministry better. They offer a regular blog on youth ministry topics as well as a wide variety of screen based games to utilize in youth ministry. Project YM also has a paid subscription that provides resources and training.

Visit Project YM

Newman Connection

Newman Connection, together with Newman Centers throughout the United States, Newman Connection is the place for students, alumni, pastors and educators to Connect! This is a great resource for graduating seniors.

Visit Newman Connection

Special Youth Services

The Office of Special Youth Service of the Archdiocese models the embrace of Christ through pastoral care, advocacy, and faith sharing in local juvenile justice centers, facilities, and programs including the promotion and coordination of restorative services to at-risk youth and their families. Our ministry extends through three counties, working with youth from ages 10-17.

Visit Special Youth Services

Office of Vocations

The Office of Vocations for the Archdiocese collaborates with groups such as parish vocation committees, catechists, youth ministers, catholic schools, the family life office, Serra clubs, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of America and others.

Visit Office of Vocations 

Ministry with People with DisAbilities

This ministry assist parishes in opening their doors to welcome persons with disabilities, and their families, into the full life of the Church. Consultation and formation opportunities are available that promote lifelong faith formation, sacramental preparation and total parish access for every baptized Catholic. Strategies, best practices and resources exist that support the inclusion of diverse learners. 

Visit People with DisAbilities