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Young Catholics want a Church that is more welcoming

“The respondents wanted a Church that is authentic, welcoming, less judgmental and divisive,” said Christina Lamas, the executive director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, which helped lead the National Dialogue on Catholic Pastoral Ministry with Youth and Young Adults.

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Encounter Pope Leo XIV
Live at NCYC!

The encounter will take place
Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:15 am ET | 7:15 am PT

A comprehensive digital experience is available to all in preparation for the encounter! Registration is free and open to all ages. 

By registering for the Digital Experience, you’ll receive: 

  • Invitation to a Pre-event gathering on Tuesday, November 11 at 9:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm PT
  • Detailed instructions for accessing the livestream
  • Post-event resources

The encounter will be broadcast by EWTN, the exclusive multi-cast provider.

Celebrating
43 years!

On January 20, 1982, at 11:17 am, NFCYM was established, and what an incredible journey it has been!

In this spirit of hope, we invite you to join us in commemorating the significant milestone of 43 years of our organization’s history and service. Whether it’s $4, $43, or even $300, every gift makes a difference!

Join the celebration and help continue inspiring the next generation of Catholic leaders.

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."