About Us

We’re committed to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people.

Who We Are

History of NFCYM

NFCYM started in 1981 with the encouragement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as an organization supporting diocesan youth ministry offices, and became incorporated in 1982. Today, it is recognized as the largest youth ministry organization in the United States and is the foundation for synodal dialogue about the needs and concerns of those who minister to youth. 

For the past 42 years, NFCYM has networked with Catholic youth ministry leaders from across the country and given them a platform for collaboration and mutual support.

Sacred Heart Consecration

In 2019 at the Annual Membership Meeting, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry participated in a Marian consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This consecration has provided an opportunity for every member of NFCYM to come together in prayer and commit to responding faithfully to God’s grace at work with young people, their families, and all NFYCM.  

 

Sacred Heart prayer used for meetings: 

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing,
I adore you, I love you and with a lively sorrow for my sins.
I offer you this poor heart of mine.
Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will.
Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you.
Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions;
give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs,
your blessings on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.
Within your heart I place my every care.
In every need let me come to you with humble trust saying,
Heart of Jesus, help me.
Amen

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

NFCYM looks to a future when young people see themselves as children of God who live as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ; when the gifts, struggles and diverse realities of young people are welcomed in Catholic faith communities; when ministry leaders have embraced the joy of the Gospel, and when families are living as the domestic church.

NFCYM commits to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people by forming, equipping, and supporting ministry leaders in their service to young people and their families; modeling and fostering a ministry of acompañamiento among young people of all cultures, languages, socioeconomic and geographic realities; and, partnering with parents and equipping families of young people as they witness to Jesus Christ in their daily lives.

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Our Impact

35,000+ MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH

Have experienced Christ at Holy Fire conferences
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600+ Adults

Connected through unique ministry networks across the nation
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650+ Diocesan Leaders

Trained through our NDDI (New Diocesan Directors’ Institute) program
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35,000+ Pastoral Leaders

Our pastoral leaders are supported through NCCYM (National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry).
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1000+ Members

Our members span all 50 states and collectively serve thousands of young people every day
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Our Impact

Our Values

  • Guidance of the Holy Spirit discerned through prayer
  • Fidelity to the mission and teaching of the church
  • Ministry rooted in prayer and sacraments
  • Communion with the bishops of the United States
  • Dignity and giftedness of each person
  • Inherent goodness, unique gifts and charisms of all young people
  • Baptismal call of each person to discipleship, mission and holiness
  • Richness of diversity
  • Promotion of justice and peace
  • Responsible stewardship of our resources
  • Wisdom of shared leadership and collaboration

NFCYM helps young men and women to discover this horizon of grace together. They begin to see the light of Christ dawning in one another as they rise to the joyful voice of the Good Shepherd.

Leadership

Leadership

The Board of Directors oversees the business and affairs of NFCYM, establishes policy, and implements long range planning. We are led by the nation’s most mission-driven individuals who are established leaders in their communities.

Our Staff

Our Staff

We’re dedicated to providing support where you need it. Our staff works closely with the Board of Directors and members to unify our efforts to lead our young church to Christ.

Bylaws

Bylaws

We’re committed to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people that is built on a firm foundation rooted in Christ, driven by integrity, and focused on the future of the church.

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Our members play a vital role in leading our young church to Christ and we are committed to giving them the tools to succeed.

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Yazmín Maní Malone

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."

Eva P. Delgado

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."