Youth Ministry


Youth Ministry Textbook and Resource Evaluation

Archdiocese of Washington Office of Youth Ministry and Office for Religious Education

Please note: Additional text and resources are under review and will be added on a continual basis.

Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series (USCCB):
The Apostolate’s Family Catechism Apostolate for Family Consecration
Consecration in Truth Apostolate for Family Consecration
Dominican Series Priory Press
Understanding the Catechism RCL
Catholicism Series C.R. Publications


High School Texts (USCCB):
The Light of Faith Harcourt
Encountering Jesus in the New Testament Ave Maria Press
Our Sacramental Life: Living and Worshiping in Christ Ave Maria Press
Friends of Jesus/Witnesses of Christ Legionaries of Christ
Introduction to Catholicism Midwest Theological Forum
Our Moral Life in Christ Midwest Theological Forum
The Catholic Faith Handbook St. Mary’s Press
Journey Through the Old Testament Harcourt
Living Justice and Peace St. Mary’s Press
Written on Our Hearts (Old Testament) St. Mary’s Press
Catholic Social Teaching Learning and Living Justice Ave Maria Press
Your Life in Christ: Foundations of Catholic Morality Ave Maria Press
The Church: Our Story Ave Maria Press


Recommended for use as a primary resource:
Fr. McBride’s Teen Catechism Our Sunday Visitor
Total Youth Ministry: Evangelization St. Mary’s Press
  • Can be used as a primary resource only when utilized with the Catholic Youth Handbook
  • Approved by USCCB
  
Total Youth Ministry: Pastoral Care St. Mary’s Press
  • Can be used as a primary resource only when utilized with the Catholic Youth Handbook
  • Approved by USCCB
  
Total Youth Ministry: Catechetical Sessions (The Creed, Christian Morality, Christian Prayer, Liturgy and the Sacraments) St. Mary’s Press
  • Can be used as a primary resource only when utilized with the Catholic Youth Handbook
  • Approved by USCCB
  


Recommended for use in the parishes/schools as secondary resource:

Spirit Magazines

Good Ground Press

Vine and Branches Retreats Vol. 1-3

St. Mary’s Press

Sharing the Scripture with Youth
- Cycle A, B, C

St. Mary’s Press

Catholic Youth Bible and
Companion Materials

St. Mary’s Press

Just Walking

Catholic Charities


Recommended for use with reservation as a secondary resource:
Horizons St. Mary’s Press