...supporting the pastors, clergy, coordinators of
youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.
The God Is Love program is designed for use with students who are in kindergarten or first grade. The program helps students discover an appreciation that God created, cares for, and loves us all.
Cost of the Book: $7 each Pin Cost: $7 each
The Family of God is an activity series developed to complement both the catechetical efforts of the parish and families with children in 2nd and 3rd grades, and also the First Eucharist Program. The purpose of this program is to help children learn about themselves and about God’s love for them, and their families and the world. The program book is used to write the child’s story of their place in the Family of God.
Cost of the Book: $7 each Pin Cost: $7 each
This program is designed for youth to become more aware of the place that God and religion hold in their daily lives. The activities focus on developing awareness within the individuals of their potential as a growing person, a friend, a member of his or her family, a citizen and a participant in their community of faith. The program is divided into three chapters, “Stretching,” “Seeking” and ” Finding,” each of which blends the dimensions of discovery, prayer, service and sacraments into a unified whole.
Cost of the Book: $7 each Pin Cost: $7 each
This was originally called the Marian Medal. It is written for young women, to help them learn more about Mary, and more about themselves. They will meet Mary in Scripture as a young teenager, follow her journeys and watch her grow into the woman known as the Mother of God. The church recognizes Mary as a saint –a person who closely follows Christ
Cost of the Book: $7 each Pin Cost: $10 each
Adult Companion Book: $7
As a young Catholic, this program will help the young person grow in their awareness of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. You will examine the revelation of the Holy Spirit through sacred Scriptures, how the Holy Spirit has manifested itself in the history of the people of God, and ways the Holy Spirit enlivens your own spirituality; open your heart and invite the Holy Spirit to work through you to transform the world with the life and truth of Jesus.
Cost of the Book: $7 each Pin Cost: $11 each
Adult Companion Book: $2
The program invites young people to explore missionary discipleship and their own religious identity. Missio was jointly created by the Pontifical Mission Societies in the U.S. and the NFCYM. The guide for adults contains detailed instructions for aiding students through the program. The Missio bilingual book includes text in Spanish as well as English.
Cost of the Book: $11 each Pin Cost: $8 each
THE ELIZABETH ANN SETON MEDAL (for adult leaders only)
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton recognition was inaugurated in 1980 to recognize the meritorious contributions of adults who serve Catholic youth through national organizations. This medal affirms the work of those who help youth develop their spiritual lives within the context of these organizations. It is ordinarily received before the St. Anne Medal is earned, but is not a requirement for receiving the St. Anne Medal. To have an adult receive this award there are certain criteria that adult must have met.
Cost of the Medal: $12
The St. Anne Medal - (for adult leaders only)
The St. Anne Medal is the highest national recognition for adults who serve Catholic youth through national organizations. The recognition was inaugurated in 1957. The purposes of the St. Anne recognition are to honor the outstanding services of adults who contribute to the spiritual development of Catholic young people in these organizations and to further Catholic adult leadership in youth ministry through these national youth-serving organizations . To have an adult receive this award there are certain criteria that adult must have met.
Cost of the Medal : $12
To Learn more about these awards for adults please refer to the links on the LEFT