Welcome to YDisciple
Partnering Together to Form Teen Disciples
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Opening Prayer
Prayer for Unity
God, You alone have the power to unite Your children. You cleanse sinful hearts, heal broken families, and bring divided nations back to You.
Help me remember Your ability to bring us together and Your desire for unity. Please mend the divisions within me and in the world around us. Help me to remember that I am part of Your body—the Catholic Church. Help me take my role in it seriously, knowing that my choices reflect how Your Church is perceived.
Use me to bring hope, love, and joy to the world, and empower me to build others up. Bring revival to Your people, so that Your body can represent You authentically and powerfully.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Why YDisciple?
The Reality of Teen Faith Today
Culture & Challenge
Teens face increasing cultural and spiritual challenges.
Relationships Matter
Faith grows best through trusted relationships.
Deeper Conversation
Large-group youth ministry is valuable—but small groups create space for deeper conversations.
Parents and mentors together help teens encounter Christ.
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What is YDisciple?
Small-Group Catholic Discipleship
Small Groups
Small groups of friends with trained adult mentors.
Flexible Locations
Homes • Parish • Community spaces
High-Quality Resources
Catholic video and discussion resources designed to help teens grow in faith and relationship with Christ.
The Goal
A relational environment where faith can take root and to share life together.
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How a YDisciple Group Works
Simple, Relational, Consistent
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Meet regularly
Typically every other week
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Watch
A short teaching video
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Discuss
Open, welcoming conversation
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Pray
Bring the group before God
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Grow
Build authentic Christian friendships
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What to Expect
Typical Meeting Timeline
Welcome & Fellowship
Opening Prayer
Watch Video
Small Group Discussion
Closing Prayer
Parents continue the conversation at home
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Parents Matter Most
You Are the Primary Faith Educators
Your Role
Parents have the greatest influence on their child's faith. YDisciple supports—not replaces—your role.
Faith at Home
Every session includes resources to encourage conversations at home.
Resources for Parents
Parent guides are available in English and Spanish.
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A Partnership in Discipleship
Working Together
Parents
Primary faith formation
Mentors
Accompany and encourage
Parish
Provides training, support, and resources
Together we help teens become lifelong disciples.
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Resources for Families
Supporting Faith at Home
Session videos
Parent discussion sheets
Family conversation starters
Follow-up questions after each meeting
Prayer and reflection opportunities
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Getting Started
Next Steps
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Connect with other families.
Find and train mentors.
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Form groups based on existing friendships.
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Choose a host home or meeting location.
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Review safety guidelines and expectations.
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Establish a regular meeting schedule.
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Hosting a Group
Hospitality Matters
A welcoming space
Comfortable seating
Simple refreshments (optional)
A distraction-free environment
A place where teens feel safe and valued
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Questions & Next Steps
Ready to Join?
Sign up to host or mentor
Join a group
Ask questions
Help us build a culture of discipleship for our teens and parishes
“Together we can help our teens know, love, and follow Jesus.”
Thank You!