Empowering Disciples A Work in Progress

Empowering Disciples A Work in Progress

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COVER/INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE – LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR EFFECTIVE YOUTH MINISTRY

SECTION TWO – YOUTH MINISTRY TODAY

SECTION THREE – THE PARISH COMMUNITY AS ADVOCATE

SECTION FOUR – ADOLESCENT CATECHESIS

SECTION FIVE – LEADERSHIP IN YOUTH MINISTRY

SECTION SIX – SCOUTING AS YOUTH MINISTRY

SECTION SEVEN – YOUTH MINISTRY AND PASTORAL CARE

SECTION EIGHT – YOUNG PEOPLE AND SUNDAY MASS

SECTION NINE – ATHLETICS (Complete Section)

INTRODUCTION

Purpose and Philosophy

Athletic Advisory Committee

Athletic Associations - Parishes and Schools

Athletics as Ministry

Athletic Programs by Season

Code of Conduct

Filing a Complaint


GENERAL ATHLETIC RULES

Player Recruitment
Coaching Requirements/Restrictions
Program Divisions
Practice/Tryout Starting Dates
Sunday Morning Athletics
Registration/Billings
Rosters
On-Line Registration
CYM Commitment
Divisional Alignment
Team Participation/Affiliation
Protests
Ejections
Technical Foul
Games
Playing Time
Postponements/Cancellations/Forfeits
League Play-Offs/Tie Breakers
Mouth Protector
Medical

SPORT SPECIFIC RULES

Football
Cross Country
Soccer
Volleyball
Junior Varsity Basketball
Varsity Basketball
Senior And Intermediate Basketball
Wrestling
Junior Varsity Softball
Fast Pitch Varsity Softball
Baseball
Track & Field
Cheerleading

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SECTION TEN – PERSONNEL ISSUE FOR PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY

APPENDIX ONE - PARISH ASSESSMENT

APPENDIX TWO - RESOURCES

APPENDIX THREE - ALL POLICIES CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL

APPENDIX FOUR - SAFE ENVIRONMENT CHECKLISTS