There are a number of opportunities and challenges facing youth ministers in the Church today. One of the best ways to improve the way we reach out to and build relationships with Catholic teenagers is to share ideas with others in the field. Listen in on a panel of nationally known parish youth ministers as they share their success stories and growth moments. 

The topics for discussion will include: 

• Defining your youth ministry mission, vision, and goals 
• Getting teens to come to events  
• How to use technology to communicate with teens today 
• Building relationships with parents 
• Recruiting volunteers 
• Effective time management 

Webinar panelists include: 

Alison Griswold 
St. John the Evangelist 
Panama City, FL
www.teamcatholic.blogspot.com

Katie Prejean 
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church 
Lake Charles, LA 
www.katieprejean.com  

Tony Vasinda 
Holy Rosary 
Edmonds, WA 
perpetualministry.com  

Christopher Wesley 
Church of the Nativity
Timonium, MD 
www.christopherwesley.org