Matthew Pinto, in his book, Waking the Sleeping Giant: Effective Catholic Young Adult Ministry, asks why dynamic young adult groups are needed. "Our heart's deepest longing is for God and Truth. In this day and age, too many hearts are preoccupied with the distractions of the world. . We need to break through with the life-giving message of Jesus. Young people need to spend less time in the world and more time contemplating the things of God. Truth leads to sanity and clear thinking. We need to bring people to a deeper love of the Truth. "

Young people are casualties in this cultural war. The casualties are increasing. We need more spiritual paramedics.

Young adult groups are these paramedics. A strong young adult group can relieve some of the pressure young people face. This pressure includes the pursuit of material success and sexual temptations.

A strong young adult group offers Catholics an alternative to the lures of other faiths, including some cults. Heaven's Gate is an example.

We've lost too many young people due to poor catechesis. Young people need an inviting place to hear the clear Catholic message.

Parishes need to reach out to these groups with more expansive young adult programs. Where is the future church going to be if the majority of young people stop practicing their faith?