Youth Ministry Field Survey
About the Survey
NFCYM regularly surveys Catholic youth ministry leaders and volunteers across the United States to gather insights on the current state of ministry and to assess the needs of the field. This feedback will be crucial in helping us advocate for and support youth ministry leaders.
To view previous years’ survey results, scroll down.
2023
The 2022 survey was open between August 7 – September 15, 2023, and had 314 complete responses.
Demographics of Respondents
Gender
Ethnicity
Employment Level
Years in Ministry
Education
Youth Ministry Concerns and Needs
When asked about the primary issues that youth ministry leaders are faced with and what topics they would like to learn more about, they expressed the following.
Primary Concerns
Lack of Parent Participation
Lack of Youth Participation
Polarization Within the Church
Recruiting Volunteers
Ministry Formation
Work-Life Balance
Anxiety Over the Future
Racial & Cultural Issues
Formation Needs
Youth Development & Culture
Parents & Families
Prayer & Spirituality
Ministry Models & Methods
Leadership Development
Pastoral Care
Social Justice & Service
Evangelization & Catechesis
Previous Survey Results
2022
The 2022 survey was open between August 10 – September 10, 2022, and had 509 complete responses.
2021
The 2021 survey was open between August 21 – 31, 2021, and had 800 complete responses.
2020
The 2020 survey was open between August 21 – September 10, 2020, and had 1,202 complete responses.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the survey or results, please contact us at [email protected].