Resources
These resources are free for the use of registered YCW and Impact Groups. They do incur some costs for the YCW to produce them, so we would be grateful if you would consider donating to help us continue our work. Thank you.
If you are not a registered group and would like to do so please contact the HQ at 0161 8726017 or email at info@ycwimpact.com.
Prayer & Liturgy
Impact Prayer
Based upon the YCW prayer this is used by Impact groups.
Searching for the Crib in our Streets
This is an Advent liturgy resource which offers a guide for YCW and Impact groups to run and lead an Advent service with a particular focus on justice and peace.
YCW Prayer
This is the prayer used daily by YCW members all over the world which commits them to the mission and values of the movement.
Prayer for the Beatification of Cardijn
The process to beatify our founder Joseph Cardijn has been started in Belgium. YCW members are encouraged to say this prayer to ask God to guide this process.
First Sunday of Lent 2021
First Sunday of Lent is an excellent opportunity to pray and reflect on the weeks ahead.
Enquiry and Action
How to Lead a Gospel Enquiry
An important element of a group is the Gospel Enquiry. This is where a piece of Scripture is chosen and the group discuss it in detail including how it calls them to action. This guide helps a young person lead this discussion and adults accompanying it.
Guidance on How to Lead a Review of Life
The Review of Life is central to a YCW or Impact group. It is often a good idea to rotate the person who chairs this discussion. This guide offers advice and tips for a young person chosen to lead the Review of Life. It is also a guide for companions on how to accompany the conversations.
To Work is to Grow
A resource for older teenagers which focuses on the dignity of work including extracts from Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching.
Valuing all Life
Part of the same series of resources for older teenagers, this focuses on the dignity of human life, another important theme of Catholic Social Teaching.
Review of Life on the Real Living Wage
Review of Life on Lent
This “Review of Life” explores the themes we all face during this holy season - how might we pray, give alms and fast as Jesus calls us to do?
Review of Life on Racism
A “Review of Life” on the topic of Racism. With renewed concern about issues of race and ethnicity, the YCW wanted to produce a resource for Groups to engage with the topic.
Education Review of Life
Community Work Review of Life
Environment Review of Life
Key Workers Review of Life
Mental Health Review of Life
Tools for Groups
President, Secretary & Treasurers Guide
One way in which the YCW and Impact groups promote leadership is through the appointment or election of a President, Secretary and Treasurer of each group.
YCW Information Leaflet
This is a promotion leaflet for the YCW and Impact. To receive copies of this for your parish or school, please contact the YCW Headquarters.
