Youth Ministry based on Christus Vivit

1. Christus Vivit: A Guide
for Youth Ministry
Learn the background of Christus Vivit, an
apostolic exhortation that focuses on creating
a vibrant and inclusive youth ministry for
young people all around the world.

2. What's in a Name?
1 Christus
The Latin word for
"Christ," who is the
center of our faith and
the source of our hope.
2 Vivit
The Latin word for
"lives," which reflects
Christ's message of
abundant life and invites
us to pursue our own
purpose and calling.
3 Together
Christus Vivit is a call to
action for young people
to live out their faith and
pursue their mission with
passion and purpose.

3. Main Themes
Vocation
Each person is called by God to a unique
vocation and has a mission to fulfill in the
world.
Discernment
Young people need guidance and support to
discern their vocation and make important life
choices.
Community
We are made for communion with others and
are called to build relationships of love and

4. Key Messages for Young People
Be inspired
God has a plan for you,
and your life is full of
meaning and purpose.
Have fun
Your faith should bring
joy, hope, and happiness
to your life.
Stay motivated
Pursuing your mission can be
challenging, but with God's help,
you can persevere and
Make a difference
You have the power to change the
world and make it a better place,
starting with your own community.

5. Pastoral Recommendations for the
Church
1
Listen
The Church should
listen to young
people and seek to
understand their
needs, hopes, and
struggles.
2
Accompany
The Church should
accompany young
people on their
journey and
support them in
their growth and
development.
3
Encounter
The Church should foster
encounters between
young people and with
Christ, creating
opportunities for
meaningful dialogue and
authentic relationships.
4
Empower
The Church should
empower young people to
take an active role in the
Church's mission and
provide them with the
resources, formation, and
support they need to
succeed.

6. Call to Action for Youth Ministry
Be creative
Find new and innovative ways to engage
young people, using technology, media, and
other tools to create meaningful experiences.
Be inclusive
Welcome and celebrate the diversity of young
people, ensuring that everyone feels valued
and respected.
Be collaborative
Work together with others in youth ministry,
building partnerships and networks to share
resources and best practices.
Be intentional
Create intentional and holistic programs that
support the spiritual, intellectual, emotional,
and social development of young people.

7. Conclusion and Final Thoughts
We are the Church
Young people are not the
future of the Church; they are
the present and the now.
We have a mission
Young people have a unique
and important role to play in
the mission of the Church and
in the world.
We need each other
Young people need the
support, guidance, and
accompaniment of the
Church; and the Church
needs the fresh perspectives,
energy, and enthusiasm of
young people.

8. Points for sharing:
1.Remember and share an experience as a youth when you felt
welcomed and at home in your local parish?
2.What were your discouraging experiences as a youth in your
local parish?
3.Now that you are a youth minister, how will you inspire,
motivate and empower in your own ways our present youths
to participate in the life and mission of the Church?