Useful links
Diocesan Vocations
Information, useful contacts, prayers and reflections
Bishops Conference
The national site for the Catholic Church in England & Wales
XT3
Social networking and resources for young Catholics
YCW Young Christian Workers
Find out more about their programme here
CAFOD
Matthew Neville is the CAFOD Diocesan Officer (Youth) for the Birmingham Diocese. Matthew is there to support youth leaders across the diocese to inspire young people to put their faith into action by engaging in global justice issues.
Information, useful contacts, prayers and reflections
Bishops Conference
The national site for the Catholic Church in England & Wales
XT3
Social networking and resources for young Catholics
YCW Young Christian Workers
Find out more about their programme here
CAFOD
Matthew Neville is the CAFOD Diocesan Officer (Youth) for the Birmingham Diocese. Matthew is there to support youth leaders across the diocese to inspire young people to put their faith into action by engaging in global justice issues.
Online resources
Catholic Youthwork.com
News, resources and more for those involved in Catholic youth ministry. UK based site
CAFOD
CAFOD have a special 'youth leader' section on their website with plenty of resources, fundraising and campaigning ideas as well as prayer and liturgy support
Youthworker.org.uk
Lots of games including trust games, icebreakers, brain teasers and discussion starters
My Fishbites
Free Christian youthwork resources, sessions, games, ideas, prayers, movies, quiet times, sketches, talks...
If you're a youth leader short on time or inspiration, this is a good place to start!
Catholic Catechist
Good resources including lesson plans, games, icebreakers, worksheets, some of which are free. There's also a members area with more resources.
Christian Aid
Download and order resources providing straightforward information and ready-to-use activities for your youth group.
Light Live
A FREE interactive web resource put together by the Scripture Union,
providing exciting Bible-based resources for children’s, youth and all-age ministry.
Pray As You Go
Daily reflections available to download to
your MP3 as well as hints for preparing to pray, such as breathing and body exercises.
Universalis
The Universalis web site gives you quick and simple access to the liturgical calendar, and also to each day's readings at Mass.
News, resources and more for those involved in Catholic youth ministry. UK based site
CAFOD
CAFOD have a special 'youth leader' section on their website with plenty of resources, fundraising and campaigning ideas as well as prayer and liturgy support
Youthworker.org.uk
Lots of games including trust games, icebreakers, brain teasers and discussion starters
My Fishbites
Free Christian youthwork resources, sessions, games, ideas, prayers, movies, quiet times, sketches, talks...
If you're a youth leader short on time or inspiration, this is a good place to start!
Catholic Catechist
Good resources including lesson plans, games, icebreakers, worksheets, some of which are free. There's also a members area with more resources.
Christian Aid
Download and order resources providing straightforward information and ready-to-use activities for your youth group.
Light Live
A FREE interactive web resource put together by the Scripture Union,
providing exciting Bible-based resources for children’s, youth and all-age ministry.
Pray As You Go
Daily reflections available to download to
your MP3 as well as hints for preparing to pray, such as breathing and body exercises.
Universalis
The Universalis web site gives you quick and simple access to the liturgical calendar, and also to each day's readings at Mass.
