The Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry provides an overview of the theory and pastoral practice of comprehensive youth ministry, based on the 1997 document Renewing the Vision: A framework for Catholic Youth Ministry (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' department of Education). This academic textbook on Catholic youth ministry, blends solid research with real-life application. It is an excellent resource for undergraduate or graduate courses in Catholic youth ministry or for the youth ministry leaders who want o ground their ministry in solid theology.

Youth ministry is the response of the entire Church community to the fundamental, graced desire of youth to belong to something --or Someone -- grater than they are, requiring their total commitment. Robert McCarty's book provides the Catholic answer for parishes, dioceses, and schools desiring to train competent youth ministers. Bishop Richard J Malone ThD, Portland Maine.

Robert J McCarty has worked in professional youth ministry at the Parish, community diocesan and national levels since 1973. Bob currently serves as the executive director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, which provides resources, leadership, and vision for the development of youth ministry in the Catholic Church.