Associate
Associate Members
We’re committed to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people by supporting those that work in the field.
The Associate membership is for any individual involved in accompanying young people (parish youth ministers, DRE’s campus ministers, clergy, volunteer youth ministers, etc.).
“The Church will have to initiate everyone—priests, religious and laity—into this ‘art of accompaniment’ which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other.” (cf. Ex 3:5).
(Evangelii Gaudium, 169)
BENEFITS
- Professional development
- Resourcing and Support
- Access to digital resources
- Local and national support
- Networking opportunities
- Early access to booking NFCYM events/programming
- Discounts to NFCYM events/programming
- Receive current updates on national trends and concerns that affect youth and ministry
- Regular communications from NFCYM
- Opportunity to engage in the work of the NFCYM
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
- $75/year
- Renewal takes place annually in the same month you joined NFCYM
PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- There shall be one (1) vote per region on any matter before the membership for which an associate member may vote, with criteria for voting identified by the region.
- The Associate members are grouped into the Episcopal Regions defined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and the associate members in each USCCB Episcopal Region cast one vote on behalf of all the associate members in that USCCB Episcopal Region in a manner discerned by those associate members.
- By virtue of their membership, each associate member shall be able to serve as a leader for the project teams, ministry networks, and other activities.
- Receive NFCYM mailings and discounts.
EXPECTATIONS OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
- Members agree with and advocate for the mission, values, and vision of NFCYM.
- Members are in compliance with their diocesan safe environment policies and have attended safe environment training.
- Members agree to abide by NFCYM’s Code of Ethics
- Members agree to promote professional youth ministry by supporting the Renewing the Vision document.
- Members agree to engage in the work of NFCYM by attending membership meetings, participating in the work of project teams, staying informed of the work of NFCYM by reading notes and papers, attending webinars, and participating in the survey of members regularly.
- Members promote a “spirit of collaboration” between individuals, the diocese, and the national organization
Hear what other Associate members are saying:
“I found out about NFCYM when I took a small group to NCYC last year and it was great getting to hear in person about the work NFCYM does and I am looking forward to getting more out of this resource.” -Kimberly M.
“My favorite thing about NFCYM is the community of people who support me.” -Victoria H.
“I really enjoy speaking with those who are in my same diocese.” -Johnny S.
“My favorite thing about being a member of NFCYM is the ability to receive advice from other youth ministers.” – Rudy F.
