In the Youth and Young Adult Office, we have many resources available to you.  Here is a list of our featured resources for summertime.  Feel free to contact us if you would like to take a look at these resources or other resources in our office to use in your parish.

Books Preparing to Celebrate with Youth by Marilyn J. Sweet National Directory for Catechesis United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pathways to Praying with Teens Maryann Hakowski Creative Communication & discussion Activities Compiled by Wayne Rice and Mike Yaconelli Resources for Youth Retreats Volumes 1,2 & 3 by Maryann Hakowski One-Day Retreats for Junior High Youth by Geri Braden-Whartenby and Joan Finn Connelly

Movies Glory Road- This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB. You can go here to see a full review of the movie. Discussion questions  17 Again- This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie.  Henry Poole is Here- This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie.   Discussion questions  Amazing Grace-This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB. You can go here to see a full review of the movie.  Discussion questions  The Ultimate Gift-This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie.  Discussion questions Juno-This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie.  Discussion questions Bella- This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie.  Discussion questions    Homeless to Harvard-the USCCB has not yet reviewed the movie. A Home of Our Own-This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie. Forever Strong - This movie has been reviewed by the USCCB.  You can go here to see a full review of the movie.  Discussion questions

Websites

• www.USCCB.org
  United Sates Conference of Catholic Bishops

• www.nfcym.org  National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry

• http://secure.cmdnet.org/index.cfm  Center for Ministry Development

• http://pastoralplanning.com/ Twenty-Third Publications

• www.foodfast.org  This 24 hour retreat fast helps young people learn more about their faith and connects them with other young people around the world.  This year’s Food Fast manual focuses on Food Security/Hunger and Migration which are very important issues today.

• www.archdiosf.org
  The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official Website

• www.aquinasnm.org
  Aquinas Newman Center University Parish at UNM

• www.americancatholic.org
  Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, Daily Catholic Questions, Catholic News, Prayer Requests, Catholic Movie Reviews, and more

• www.crs.org
  Catholic Relief Services: Giving Hope to World of Need, The official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic Community

• www.ncyama.org
  National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association

• http://www.usccb.org/laity/ygadult/toc.shtml Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults was approved on November 12, 1996

• www.wordonfire.org A great website recommended by Bishop Ramirez of the Las Cruces diocese

• http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org/

• http://www.loyolapress.com/

• http://americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU.asp Catholic Update St. Anthony Messenger Press

• http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU.aspx