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Mental Health
- Catholic Counselors (Website)
- Eating Disorders (Website)
- National Alliance on Mental Health (Website)
- Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach – Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP
- Wrestling with our Inner Angels – Nancy Kehoe
- Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders – Roy Petitfils
- Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse | Addiction Resource
Theology of the Body
- On The Dignity and Vocation of Women- St. John Paul II
- Fill These Hearts- Christopher West
- Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body- St. John Paul II
- These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body- Emily Stimpson
- Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender- Christopher West
- Theology of His/ Her Body: Discovering the Strength and Mission of Masculinity/ Femeninity- Jason Everett
- Our Bodies Tell God’s Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender- Christopher West
Formation
- Mere Christianity- C.S. Lewis
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist – Dr. Brant Pitre
- Soul of the Apostolate- Jean Baptiste Chautard
- Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I
- Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus- Sherry Weddell
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Letters to a Young Catholic: George Weigel
- Happiness, God and Man- Cardinal Schoenborn
- Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer- Dan Burke
Sexuality & Dating
- Why I Don’t Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexuality and Found Peace – Daniel C. Mattson
- If You Really Loved Me- Jason Everett
- Made for Love- Fr. Mike Schmitz
- The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today- Sam Guzman
- How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul: 21 Secrets for Women- Jason and Crystalina Evert
- Restless Heart: My Struggle with Life & Sexuality- Kim Zember
Prayer
- Champions of the Rosary- Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
- Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
- An Introduction to the Devout Life- St. Francis de Sales
- Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel- Peter Kreeft
- 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Preparation for Marian Consecration- Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
- 9 Days to Rediscover the Joy of Prayer- Jacques Philippe
- Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will- Jackie and Bobby Angel and Fr. Mike Schmitz
More Formation
- A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Dr. Edward Sri
- Making Sense out of Suffering- Peter Kreeft
- Your Life is Worth Living- Fulton Sheen
- Theology for Beginners- Frank Sheed
- Does the Bible Really Say That?- Patrick Madrid
- The Practice of the Presence of God- Brother Lawrence
- How Science Points to God- Dr. Gerard Verschuuren
- You Can Understand the Bible: A Practical and Illuminating Guide to Each Book in the Bible- Peter Kreeft
- Leisure: The Basis of Culture -Josef Pieper
- An Exorcist Tells His Story- Fr. Gabriel Amorth
Overcoming Pornography
- Screen Accountability (Web)
- Fight The New Drug (Web)
- Brain, Heart, World Documentary (Web)
- Delivered: Stories of Men and Women Who Turned From Porn to Purity – Matt Fradd
- Restored: True Stories of Love and Trust After Porn – Matt and Cameron Fradd
- The Porn Myth: Exploring hte Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography – Matt Fradd
- Overcoming Pornography | Fight the New Drug
Parenting
- Mission of the Family – Jon Leonetti
- Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Sons – Meg Meeker
- Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know – Meg Meeker
- Between You and Me: Mother-Daughter Journal and Devotional – Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Angelina DeVincenzo
- Parenting Resources | KC Parent Magazine
- ArchKCK Youth Parent Facebook Page
- Empowering Catholic Moms | Catholicmom.com
- Blog for Catholic Parents | Encouraging Catholic Discipleship in the Home
- Tools for Building the Domestic Church | USCCB
- Parenting Resources | Focus on the Family
More Formation
- Unconditionally: Finding Jesus in the Eucharist – Greg Wasinski
- Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith- Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli
- The Art of Forming Young Disciples: Why Youth Ministries Aren’t Working and What to Do About It- Everett Fritz
- Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul’s Sermon at Areopagus- Pope John Paul II
ArchKCK Youth exists to help our young people and their adult leaders grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and the Universal Church.
The 8 Components of Youth Ministry
Advocacy
Supporting programs that empower young people and their families by giving them a voice and calling them to responsibility and accountability around issues that affect them and those who cannot speak.
Evangelization
Calls young people to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus, to make His message their own, and to share the faith with other young people, their families and the community.
Community Life
Creating an atmosphere in our parish that is welcoming, comfortable, safe and predictable where teens know that their presence is welcomed, their energy is appreciated and their contributions are valued.
Prayer & Worship
Celebrates and deepens youth relationship with Jesus; awakening their awareness of the Holy Spirit; incorporating them more fully into the sacramental life – Mass, Sacraments, personal prayer, family rituals.
Catechesis
Fosters growth in Catholic faith in three dimensions – trusting (heart), knowing and believing (mind), and doing (will). For youth to live more faithfully as disciples of Jesus in their daily lives.
Justice & Service
The call to work for justice; to serve those in need; to pursue peace; and to defend the life, dignity and rights of all our sisters and brothers born and unborn.
Pastoral Care
The call to be a compassionate presence in imitation of Jesus’ care of people; especially those who are hurting and in need. Provide positive programs that care for and guide young people and their families in a safe environment.
Leadership Development
Calls forth, affirms, empowers the diverse gifts, talents and abilities of adults and young people with encouragement and training.