Supervision of Programs with Minors: Telecommunication and Distance Learning Ministry Events Policy

Diocese of Austin policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry apply to the use of telecommunication systems for distance learning and ministry events with minors in much the same manner as for in-person on-site, off-site, and overnight ministry and events. Telecommunication between minors and Church personnel is permitted for legitimate ministry-related purposes and must reflect the Catholic faith and her teachings; transparency and accountability are required.  Click here for the full policy.

USCCB Guidelines to Ministering to Minors Online

• Catholic Faith Technologies

• Formed

• Liturgical Press

• McGrath Institute for Church Life

• St. Mary Press

• Video Catechism

• Protocols for In-Person Ministry

• Ministry Waiver

• Guidelines for Developing Faith Formation Programs for the 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

• Temporary Protocols for First Communion (Covid-19)

• Bayard Faith Resources at Home

• NFCYM  COVID-19 Resource Page

• V Encuentro

• USCCB

• Prayer Resources

• Growing Your Virtual Ministry

• Spiritual Resources

• Mental Health Resources 

• Suicide Awareness/Prevention 

• Pastoral Practice 

• Zoom (video conferencing)
• Goto Meeting (video conferencing)
• Cisco Webex (video conferencing)
• Vimeo (livestream)
• Facebook Live (livestream)
• Groupme  (messaging)
• Flocknote (messaging)
• Remind (messaging)
• Calendly (calendar/meeting scheduler)

Click here for the Spanish Resources

• PROJECT YM LIVE  / Join parishes from around the United States for the BIGGEST Catholic youth night ever!  

• LIFETEEN  / Anchored: a Global Life Night Series (Sunday 4 p.m.) and Lectio Live

• Mass on the Air

• GREATER -- Project YM Confirmation Retreat

Resources from the USCC Advisory Committee on Young Adult Ministry