National Youth Advisory Council
Integrating the voice and gifts of youth to advance the field
Our National Youth Advisory Council Members
Adalyn Rodriguez
Destiny Morris
Evelyn Kohler
Gerardo Ortiz
Jose Gonzalez
Julia Zerbes
Justin Fannon
Katey Nguyen
Nicholas Garcia
Olivia Marcoux
Samuel Gorman
Tania-Vergara-Gongora
What is our Mission Statement?
The National Youth Advisory Council’s Mission is to give a voice to the faith, hope, and love of youth by building bridges and nurturing safe spaces across generations, cultures, and backgrounds. Using our unique gifts and talents we aspire to be an example of joy and unity in the image of God for the young church.
What is the National Youth Advisory Council?
The National Youth Advisory Council is a diverse group of young people that will integrate their voices and gifts into all work and ministry of NFCYM.
The council will be comprised of up to 12 young people and 4 adults, including Project Chair, plus 2 ex-officio (Strategy Leader and NFCYM staff liaison).
Why did we form a National Youth Advisory Council?
The National Youth Advisory Council is NFCYM’s initiative to model a shared leadership that empowers youth to activate their voices and gifts as members of the Church.
How does the National Youth Advisory form?
Nominations for young people have closed for this term.
Our next term will begin in August of 2024. The application process will begin in May of 2024 including nominations and interviews.
EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUTH
- Actively engaged in their Parish, Catholic school, a Catholic organization, and/or Catholic apostolate. (*The young person does not have to currently be in leadership to be nominated.)
- Available to gather online monthly for approximately 2 hours for meetings that include prayer, leadership formation, and discussion.
- Available to attend an annual onsite gathering at NCYC each term year.
- Have the full support of their parent/guardian and parish, school, organization, and/or apostolate leader.
- Must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in High School at the time of nomination.
- Must commit to an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend the term another year.
- Committed to growing in an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
*Selection process considerations to include representation from various geographical areas of the United States and the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Church.