The Call to Accompany

My mom has consistently accompanied me on my faith journey. From a young age, she ensured that I was exposed to the rich traditions of our faith. As a teenager, I didn’t always appreciate or willingly embrace those experiences. However, looking back, I recognize the profound impact of her persistent faith and love for Christ. I vividly remember attending the Spanish prayer group every Monday evening and praying the rosary on Thursday evenings. I often wondered why she would drop me and my sister off with the Carmelites for the weekend. However, in time, I came to realize that Christ was calling me into a deeper relationship with him. I am grateful for my
mom’s constant presence and invitation to encounter Christ. I aspire to be a person who, guided by Christ, accompanies others on their journey to him.

NFCYM’s purpose is to support and strengthen those who accompany young people on their journey with Jesus Christ. As a membership organization, we bring together clergy and lay members, diocesan and parish staff (paid and unpaid), publishers, speakers, movements, and ministries. Collaboratively, we work towards supporting one another and empowering the young people we serve. Together, we aim to build a future where young people recognize themselves as children of God, living as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. In this envisioned future, the diverse gifts and struggles of young people are embraced by Catholic faith communities, ministry leaders who find joy in the Gospel, and families who live as the domestic church.