...supporting the pastors, clergy, coordinators of
youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.
Pastoral Care
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From Cardinal Tobin
Five Reasons We Turn to Mary in Times of Crisis
5 Razones Por Las Que Acudimos a María en Tiempos de Crisis
Spiritual Closeness in a Time of Social Distancing
Cercanía Espiritual en un Tiempo de Distanciamiento Social
Life as we knew it changed in an instant. Youth and adults are trying to cope with these sudden changes, everyone in their own unique way. Talking about our feelings doesn’t have to be difficult.
Link to Video .. "Lets Talk... Processing Feelings"
Discussion Guide: Let’s talk…Processing Feelings
Helping Youth Cope – Delay of Sacraments and More
Celebrating From a Safe DistanceSocial Distancing Heightens Loneliness in Young People The Springtide Institute recently did a survey that showed social distancing "provokes fear and uncertainty, leading to increased levels of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety". To read more about how trusted adults should be reaching out to young people, visit the article here.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI has put together on their website resources pertaining to mental illness in light of the Covid pandemic
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA website
Resources from the Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC) For Youth
How TLC Can Help
Daily Self Care Question Sheet
TLC Colation County Contacts and Resource Phone Numbers
Crisis/ Pastoral Care
Article on Looking to find a Therapist during the Covid-19 pandemic
Ministry to Parents Article
Article on Keeping Your Family Safe Online
Lifeteen's "Unthinkable" Booklet
A guide to crisis response and pastoral care.
Tips for Supporting Grieving Teens
Complicated Grief
Dealing with the Death of a Young Person
Youth Meeting on Crisis from Lifeteen - "When its Dark"
Blessing for Youth Meeting "When its Dark"
Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders
Author: Roy Petitfils
Less pizza, more phone calls; Youth Ministry after Covid -19
An interesting article
For Clergy and Religious
Saint Luke Institute (SLI) has created a new National Helpline for Clergy and Religious.
Additionally, SLI is creating new weekly videos, and making available (free of charge) resources from our extensive library to assist clergy, religious, and lay people manage the stress and anxiety related to the Covid-10 pandemic from both a mental and spiritual health perspective
Learn more here in their press release
Graduation and Milestones in light of Covid -19
"Reinventing Graduation" ... ways to reinvision Graduation during a pandemic
"Cancelled Proms and Graduations" ... a Lifeteen Blog Post meant for Teens
"Celebrating Milestones" a resource from NFCYM