Official Website of the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Resources for Youth Ministers
The following are available to assist parish youth ministry leaders in the development of their programs as well as to provide the forms necessary for parish participation in diocesan youth events. If you have questions about any of the materials below, please Contact Us.
Catholic Scouting Religious Medals
The Diocesan Committee on Catholic Scouting organizes two annual programs, the Catholic Scout Adult Leaders Retreat and the Diocesan Boy Scout Retreat, which allows youth to earn their Ad Altare Dei/Pope Pius XII religious medals. For more information about these programs, visit our Calendar of Events.
- National Catholic Comitttee on Scouting
- The Bridge — National Catholic Committee on Scouting Newsletter
Forms and Resources
- AAC and YAC Application to Serve
- AAC and YAC Goals and Responsibilities
- Adult Medical Release Form
- Chaperone Guideline and Agreement Form
- Code of Behavior Form
- Companions on the Journey Adult Service Award Application
- COVID-19 Youth Liability Waiver
- Diocesan Application for Employment or Volunteer Service
- Diocese of Little Rock Youth Scholarship Application
- Diocesan Mailing List Sign Up Sheet
- Light of the World Award Application
- Parental Medical Consent and Liability Waiver
- Policies and Procedures
- Search Team Application
- Search Team Reference Form
- Steps for Screening Volunteers
- St. Timothy Award Application
- Youth Discipleship Award Application
- Youth Advisory Council Parent/Guardian Form
Leadership Training
This annual workshop is provided to adult youth ministry volunteers. The sessions aim to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive youth ministry in parishes and Catholic schools. It is designed to nurture the personal, spiritual and ministerial growth of ministry leaders and build their confidence, competency and credibility to be effective among today's youth.
National and Regional Participation
The diocesan staff of the Catholic Youth Ministry Office participates at both the regional and national level of Catholic youth ministry. Nationally, the diocesan staff is a participating member of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) and participates in the national gatherings. Regionally, the diocese participates in meetings and activities of Region 10 (includes dioceses in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas).
Parish Assistance
The Catholic Youth Ministry Office offers in assistance to parishes in organizing Catholic Youth Ministry programs by offering workshops, training and talks for parishes. The office is also a resource for youth ministry documents and publications and facilitates the Protecting God's Children program for youth leaders and volunteers.
Spanish Forms
- Aceptación del Riesgo y Exención de Responsabilidad Referente al COVID-19
- Código de Comportamiento
- Consentimiento de Padre de Familia/Tutor, Exención de Responsabilidad y Consentimiento Médico
- Diócesis de Little Rock Pastoral Juvenil Solicitud de Beca
- Formulario de Exención Médica de Adultos
- Lineamientos de Comportamiento para Trabajar con los Jóvenes
- Lineamientos y Formulario de Acuerdo para Chaperones Adultos
