Why Youth Ministry Has Failed

Not long ago, veteran youth minister Everett Fritz counted the number of his former youth group members who were still practicing the Faith. The result? Almost all of them had left the Faith! Fritz discovered that other parishes reported similar staggering losses, pointing to a grim truth . . . Today’s youth ministries do not form young people into lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Not satisfied with these dismal results, Fritz devised a different way of forming young people in the Faith. It’s an approach that can truly transform the spiritual lives of young people: small group discipleship.   This approach applies the same one-to-one personal method that Jesus Himself used to form his twelve original disciples . . . only one of whom was lost! Solution #1: Small group discipleship Solution #2:  Parent-focused youth outreach Fritz has worked with countless parishes, helping them make the shift to a small-group discipleship structure.   In these pages, Fritz shares . . . How to shift to a small-group discipleship structure   How to avoid the many pitfalls and common mistakesparishes make   Ways you can easily build the volunteer base needed for a successful transition   How to create a comfortable environment that leads young people into self-reflection   The critical role of parents and the parish community in youth formation   Recommended resources and tools   And much more! Finally, Fritz offers his best advice: relationships and mentoring make disciples; pre-developed programs do not. Are you troubled by the number of young people in your parish who leave the Faith year after year? Let these pages illuminate your soul. Then share what you've learned with your parish and together implement the art of forming young disciples. What readers are saying: "For anyone involved in youth ministry in any fashion, this book is a must read!" "Of all the youth ministry books I've read, this one is by far the most enjoyable, honest and helpful." "If you are in youth ministry and want your young people to keep practicing their faith after Confirmation, read this book." The Art of Forming Young Disciples Why Youth Ministries Aren't Working and What to Do About It by Everett Fritz Paperback — 128 pages List price: $14.95  Today's Sale Price: $12.99! ORDER NOW Solidify and fortify what you've learned from Fritz with timeless wisdom for all who want bring souls to Christ.  Nearly a century ago, Trappist monk Jean-Baptiste Chautard wrote this classic book, unveiling the particular spiritual problems that afflict all of us who try to bring others to Christ. He explains how to avoid the self-righteousness and pride that bring down successful apostles, and the indifference and despair that hobble unsuccessful ones. Relying on the spiritual wisdom of the greatest saints and mystics, these pages show you how to achieve each of the three essential goals that you must accomplish in your apostolic efforts: 1. You must win souls to Christ. 2. You must promote your own spiritual welfare. 3. You must give glory to God. Spiritual Handbook for Catholic Evangelists will help you grow closer to Jesus as you spread His Gospel . . . . . . and will make it easier for you — by your words and your example — to lead ever more souls to Him.   Get BOTH books for only $17.99! ORDER NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com   Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one book a month for only $15? Learn more: