Groups for Young Adult Catholics 18-30?

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If you’re are in America there’s a Newman Centre you mean, those of us in the UK do not have those
 
If it is going to be promoted by parishes, there are safe environment guidelines.
 
Definitely. I didn’t have much choice where I lived after university and had some very lonely years in an unsuitable place.
 
Clare said:
Which is not good for those of us that live out in the country! I just checked my Archdiocese website, can’t see anything on it for young adults, and it’s not looking good on the next nearest diocese either!
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Try Googling “Catholic Young Adult group {Diocese or location}”

Many young adult groups are not an official ministry of a parish or Diocese, so they are not always listed on the websites (even if they are in good standing with the Church).

Many are lay (or Religious) apostolates.

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TheLittleLady said:
If it is going to be promoted by parishes, there are safe environment guidelines.
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??? Do you mean insurance guidelines? Young adult groups are for 18+, so there are no “safe environment” concerns for kids.

But there are insurance concerns if alcohol is involved. So some parishes might not officially list the event, even if Father attends.

Again, this is one reason why many (not all) Young Adult groups are independent of the parish and/or Diocese, even when they are in good standing.

That’s also why a few lay apostolates have been created that focus on organizing Young Adult groups.

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Because there’s hardly a demand for it. There are very few people in that age group who are catholic.
 
As long as the group meets at a public business (restaurant, bar, bowling alley) there is not problem. When groups begin meeting in private homes, that is when there are guidelines that have to be followed even for adults.

We are Catholic. There is alcohol served at school bazaar, parish dinners, that is not an issue.
 
I’m 26 and joined Knights of Columbus. It’s mostly an older crowd, but I’m tryong to recruit more people that are in my age range
 
SacredHeartBassist said:
Because there’s hardly a demand for it. There are very few people in that age group who are catholic.
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World Youth Days would prove the contrary.

In my area, it’s much about priorities, too, as well as time. While my husband did TOT on occasion and attended Mass for him, and several of his college buddies (who now live far away) hanging out with other Catholics was simply not a priority. For my husband, he would rather go hiking. For one of his friends, it was liking game board nights.

Also, in my experiance, many in the 22-30yo just don’t want the drama…and even the best groups have drama unless you have a few much older people or a priest guiding the group.
 
But a lot of the people attending world youth day are probably returning to lacklustre parishes that have nothing for them to do beyond turning up for mass every week.
 
Your expectations for 25 year olds make me feel stressed and depressed 😩 😭😂
 
I’m 27. There really aren’t that many people my age going to church anymore compared to the elderly. If there was a young adult group at my parish I guarantee that only four people would show up. At that point it’s not worth it

World youth day may have a lot of young adults in attendance but that’s from all over the world.
 
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Another thought: most people my age I know work jobs that aren’t 9-5 m-f. That’s going to make groups harder.
 
I have several shift/weekend working friends and it’s definitely an additional barrier.
 
Xanthippe_Voorhees said:
Also, in my experiance, many in the 22-30yo just don’t want the drama…and even the best groups have drama unless you have a few much older people or a priest guiding the group
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My experience has been that we can’t keep “older” young adults engaged because they get grouped in with the “youth” (meaning teens) who are micromanaged by a group who plan and do everything for them. With no autonomy and (name removed by moderator)ut, the young adults drift away, as do the teens as they get older.
 
I don’t think you can really lump these groups together, young adults are at a very different life stage to teenagers.
 
I agree. 14 year olds have little in common with 25 year olds (not to mention the possible risk issues that arise). There are mentoring possibilities available, but I think mentoring is different and distinct from having a fellowship community.

As well, the level of engagement and interaction that young adults expect to have in their own ministry is different from youth. Young adults won’t be as happy with being told where to be and what to do. They want to have that opportunity to plan and take the lead.
 
April29 said:
Your expectations for 25 year olds make me feel stressed and depressed 😩 😭😂
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I’m also in New England. We’re a HCOL area but young adults tend to be far more independent than down south, mostly due to the level of education. Mass is the biggest state population wise and 40% of residents have a bachelors…the highest of any state in the naton. CT, VT, RI, NH all rank well above the national average in BA with only Maine falling below. Advanced degrees (Masters or above) same thing…17% with the other states trailing and all but Maine falling above national average.
 
casslean said:
My experience has been that we can’t keep “older” young adults engaged because they get grouped in with the “youth” (meaning teens) who are micromanaged by a group who plan and do everything for them. With no autonomy and (name removed by moderator)ut, the young adults drift away, as do the teens as they get older.
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I’m going off the highly successful CFC-Phillipines model.

Young adults need both autonomy and (name removed by moderator)ut AND guidance. Not giving them guidance is ridiculous.

Also, maybe it was just the Lifeteen model but there were several teens who advised the CORE group as to what they wanted to do. There was a lot of guidance but it wasn’t 100% dictated. So not “where do you want to volunteer” but “soup kitchen or nursing home”
 
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