Some organizations are the "I pay you, you do something for me" type of club. Not NACYML. NACYML members discern and decide what is important and necessary for the field of Catholic Youth Ministry and the membership. Read more about being a part of a 'member driven' organization, and become a part of this growth by joining the over 650 other leaders in youth and campus ministry who are driving this movement forward.
As a "member-driven organization", the membership of NACYML charts the course of the organization, including its benefits. See the current list of member benefits; as we continue to grow the list will be updated.
The majority of NACYML communication is electronic. E-mail communications are also posted under the 'Key Documents' section in the 'Members Only' section. If you see that a communication was sent out which you did not receive, contact the NACYML Office via e-mail at matthewr@nfcym.org or call 202-636-3825.
Update profile and contact information in the members' database, participate in the discussion forums, review the current and past issues of NACYML newsletters, and read the current updates and announcements.
NACYML newsletter is posted online. Past issues are archived for members under the E-Newsletter section of the 'Members' Only' section.
Co-sponsored by Cultivation Ministries and the National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders (NACYML), the 2008 INYM promises to engage, form, equip, and support new youth ministers in their role of disciple-makers.
The Institute for New Youth Ministers is specifically designed to provide direction on what to focus upon in those first years, addresses the perennial trouble spots that comes with the territory, and clears a path for staying healthy in the midst of many demands.
At The Institute for New Youth Ministers you will:
The staff for the INYM includes youth ministry veterans Bob McCarty, Mike Patin, and Cultivation Ministries staff members Ela Milewska and Frank Mercadante
More information on the schedule, speakers, location and costs is available at the 2008 INYM web site.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cultivation Ministries via email at frank@cultivationministries.com, or by phone at 630-513-8222.
The new Faithful Citizenship includes a wide range of resources for prayer and worship, educational programs, family discussions, youth and young adults, parish social concerns and pro-life committees, diocesan planning and events, and many other groups and ministries. There is even a section designed specifically for young people, featuring interactive materials, prayer resources, posters, podcasts, video, and more!
“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do.”
—Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, # 13
See the website for m ore information on Faithful Citizenship, or download the informational flyer. 
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December 4-7, 2008 The NCCYM is the largest adult conference for Catholic Youth Ministers in the country. It is sponsored biennially on even numbered years by the NFCYM in order to help form and transform adults ministering to youth in the Catholic Church. Thousands of youth and campus ministers, religious education leaders, performers and artists, and volunteers from every level come together for four days of inspiring keynotes, challenging workshops, dynamic prayer and worship, helpful networking, extensive resources, and good-hearted entertainment.
Immediately prior to the start of NCCYM, NACYML holds its biennial membership gathering. This year the NACYML Gathering is on Thursday, December 4, 2008. More information on the NCCYM.
NACYML Members receive a $20.00 discount on the NCCYM registration fees. To claim your discount, you must enter the NACYML members' code when registering. The code is available on the members' only page. More information and registration links can be found on the NCCYM website.
This series of pamphlet resources, written by members of NACYML, is ideal for all youth ministry leaders. They are quick and easy guides giving a Catholic overview of the topic, several resources, and direction for future growth. They are a great resource for the seasoned veteran or the new youth ministry leader just starting out. On a tight budget these professional resources are so cost-efficient that diocesan leaders can buy in bulk and keep them on hand to be distributed to new youth ministers!
Descriptions of available topics are listed below. Pricing and ordering information is available at the NFCYM on-line store.
The 2008 Youth Ministry Resource Manual, Our God, the Great I Am will help our young people know God as creator, challenger, comforter, and friend. The sessions are developed so that youth ministry, campus, and catechetical leaders may address the many salient ways we encounter God through Scripture, sacraments, the discernment of gifts, in our family and friends, by serving others, and in the Eucharist.
As in previous years, a special segment in the Youth Ministry Resource Manual assists Catholic parish and school communities reflect on and collaboratively plan for the National Celebration of World Youth Day on October 26, 2008.
NACYML is a service of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)—an organization of affiliated dioceses (usually represented by the diocesan director of youth ministry). NFCYM's stated purpose is to “serve those who serve the young Catholic Church”. By forming an association, the NFCYM helps to further their mission by more directly serving all professionals responsible for Catholic youth ministry.
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