The U.S. Catholic Bishops give clear and rich goals for comprehensive youth ministry in the document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.

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The three goals for ministry with adolescents are

• To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
• To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
• To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

Renewing the Vision lists eight components that provide a framework for the Catholic community to respond to the needs of young people and to help youth share their gifts.

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These eight components are advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care and prayer and worship.