It is the entire Church community that is called upon to ministry to adolescents. A team/companion approach for various ages, experiences, and gifts is vital. Together the formation of adolescents affirms them as full, active participants of the Church. The componts of such programs needs to be built around comprehensive youth ministry in every parish that sees itself as building disciples for Jesus Christ. Parishes must strive to provide Youth Ministry for all adolescents in their parishes.
In 1997 the United States Catholic Bishops develped a plan called "Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry." The document spells out eight components:
Evangelization
Prayer and Worship
Service and Justice
Community Life
Leadership
Faith Formation
Advocates for Catholic Values
Pastoral Care
Two offices within the Archdiocese work with Youth Ministry and you may contact them for help:
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry 415-614-5595
Office of Faith Formation 415-614-5650