Catholic Youth Ministry

YOU TURNS Youth Ministry and Confirmation Materials

Catholics are realizing there is no better Textbook than the Bible

Christians need to place themselves humbly before the Lord and examine themselves…To what extent has the WORD OF GOD become more fully the SOUL OF THEOLOGY and the inspiration of the whole of Christian living, as 'Dei Verbum' sought? John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, November 6, 1994, #36

There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles ANCHORED firmly in the WORD OF CHRIST. Benedict XVI, L’Osservatore Romano English edition, March 1, 2006, p3.

Continue on your way with renewed determination…to BRING THE BIBLE CLOSER to the life of the People of God, so that it will be able to address in an adequate way the unheard of challenges that modern times pose… [And]…become in this secularized world, not only the soul of theology, but also the source of spirituality and vigor of the faith of all believers in Christ. Benedict XVI, Address to Pontifical Biblical Institute, Vatican City, October 26, 2009

YOU TURNS - Lighting the Way in the Third Millennium

YOU TURNS provides catechist manuals, with handouts, to give youth from 6th through 12th grade a POWER TRIP through the Bible and the Catechism that include:

Historically pivotal lives of saints

Fun and engaging interactive learning

Dramas, games and crafts

Our programs meet the standards for comprehensive ministry with adolescents set forth in "Renewing the Vision" (see below) and are a creative option for Confirmation Preparation.

Reviews and Testimonials

Power Trip combines solid, comprehensive Catholic theology and catechetical artistry with reverent faith and good fun-and-games... (I know of no) other program which includes as much scripture and inspiring biographies and Church tradition applied to the needs and challenges* of today's adolescents and early teens.---Father Armand M. Nigro, SJ, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Theology, Gonzaga University

The material that you... (are) producing has been excellent. I am very impressed! The middle school kids, their families and parishes will like this stuff.---Deacon Francis Potts, Executive Director Teen Life/Teen Faith Youth Ministries, Corvallis, Oregon.

I must say that everything about Power Trip and Heritage Bowl is so complete and easy to use. ---Mary Dean, Youth Minister, Bend, OR

Last year we had 5 to 7 students and no teaching material. This year we have grown to 17, and we have your material and we love it.---Deacon Jose A. Vitela, Livingston, TX

YOU TURNS instructs pastor, parents, youth minister and volunteers in the participating parish, sets up year-end competitive events and offers assistance by phone, email or in person.

Training or experience - NOT ESSENTIAL
Love of God and youth, gift of teaching - ESSENTIAL
Music, drama, humor, athletic ability - VALUABLE RESOURCES

YOU TURNS is grateful to the JOE WESTON FAMILY FOUNDATION of the Oregon Community Foundation, The REGINA JOHN TRUST and private supporters, on whom we rely for the continuation of our ministry.

YOU TURNS "... that they turn from darkness to light." Acts 26:18