In 1976, the bishops issued their seminal document A Vision of Youth Ministry, combining the best of Catholic traditions with emerging ideas from Church leaders across the nation. Two decades later, confronted by the challenges of an ever-changing world, the bishops enlarged that vision with the publication of Renewing the Vision. This volume provides all who minister to young people with an effective blueprint for building a truly meaningful ministry, centered on three important goals: to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Church; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. Contents Part One: The Growth and Development of the Church's Ministry with Adolescents Part Two: Goals for Ministry with Adolescents 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 faith community. To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. Part Three: Themes and Components for a Comprehensive Ministry with Adolescents Comprehensive Ministry—It Takes a Whole Church Themes of a Comprehensive Ministry Components of a Comprehensive Ministry The Ministry of Advocacy The Ministry of Catechesis The Ministry of Community Life The Ministry of Evangelization The Ministry of Justice and Service The Ministry of Leadership Development The Ministry of Pastoral Care The Ministry of Prayer and Worship Part Four: A Guiding Image for Ministry with Adolescents