Our Priorities
We’re committed to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people.
A Bright Future for the Church
The Mission of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is to support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.
In order to accomplish this mission, NFCYM is focused on four organizational goals and have set a five-year strategy to work toward achieving these goals.
Five-Year Strategy
Strategic Goal
Empower 15,000 ministers over the next five years to advocate for young people to be an integral voice within their local faith communities.
Accomplished through aligning the work of NFCYM in the following four focus areas:
- Embrace the Essential Elements of Comprehensive Youth Ministry
- Embrace the Profession and Practice of a Youth Ministry Leader
- Understand and Engage Youth as Protagonists
- Support the Growth of the Domestic Church