Washington, DC (January 29, 2021) – The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (nfcym.org) to recognize six individuals and one program for their significant and outstanding contributions to the field of Catholic youth ministry on an online awards ceremony Wednesday, February 3, at 8 pm ET (5pm PT).
Historically, the National Catholic Youth Ministry Awards ceremony coincided with the biennial National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM), which was not held this past November due to the pandemic. To properly recognize the recipients, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is incorporating the ceremony into their annual membership meeting, being held virtually next week.
“2020 was a year of true innovation in youth ministry,” said Christina Lamas, executive director of NFCYM. “It is a joy to recognize those who continue to find new ways to walk alongside youth as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.”
The awards strive to recognize innovative gifts that empower, equip, and accompany young people as they navigate the path of growing into missionary discipleship and are divided into four categories.
The Saint Katharine Drexel Pathway Award, recognizing diocesan-level initiatives, goes to:
The Saint John Bosco Accompaniment Award, recognizing an individual, apostolate, or organization on the national or regional level, goes to:
The Saint John Paul II Parish Leadership Award, recognizing innovative outreach at the parish level, goes to:
The Saints Joachim and Anne Cross Award, recognizes a family ministry or outreach, goes to:
For more information about the awards, recipients, and online ceremony to be held Wednesday, February 3, at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT), visit www.nfcym.org/youth-ministry-awards.
For media inquiries, please contact Michelle Duffey, director of communication for NFCYM, at [email protected].
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About the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), Inc. (nfcym.org), a nonprofit organization, is a broad, internationally recognized leadership alliance for Catholic youth ministry. Its mission is to “support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.” With the national office located in Washington D.C., NFCYM membership is comprised of Catholic dioceses in the United States, including U.S. military bases throughout Europe, the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, youth-serving member organizations, and associate members. In addition to advocacy, research, and support for the field of youth ministry, NFCYM is the executive producer of the largest single gathering of Catholic youth in the U.S. at the biennial National Catholic Youth Conference (ncyc.info).
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Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin
Diocesan Member
"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.
'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."
Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church
Associate Member
"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.
NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."
