New and News
Read here about the latest news from the NFCYM and the Catholic Church that impacts adolescents!
Discounted Registrations for the Online Formation Program for Youth Ministers
The National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders (NACYML) and Ministry Training Source (MTS) have developed OnCourse, an online training program. Using online courses and retreats, OnCourse is the perfect formation program to dovetail into the busy schedules and time constraints of ministry. Additionally, OnCourse provides the opportunities for lay ministers to fulfill CEUs.
- Download the informational flyer and registration form.
(348 KB) - NACYML is currently offering significant discounts for the remaining two sessions, and is making available a group discount for dioceses and parishes registering either five or ten participants. Download the above brochure to take advantage of the discounted rates!
Youth Ministry Partnerships
The Alliance
NFCYM, NALM, NCCL, NPM, and NACFLM are working together on the revision of our competency based standards and on a possible national certification process for lay ecclesial ministers.
Encuentro
NFCYM, La Red, USCCB, and the Encuentro partner organizations are finalizing the strategic plan following up on Encuentro 2006.
Eye on the Horizon
The NFCYM, CCMA, NCYAMA, WTU, and NADDCM are working together on developing resources to create intentional pathways to pastoral leadership, supporting young people in their transitions from parish to campus to parish.
Virtual Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis
- The Virtual Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis is now available for your use locally or regionally at MyCatholicVoice.
- A complete leader's
guide along with conference video of major presentations from the National Symposium held in November 2008 is available free of charge thanks to the Partnership for Adolesecnt Catechesis. (11/21/08) - View a ten-minute clip of highlights from the National Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis on YouTube prepared by Scott Miller, Archdiocese of Baltimore.
