Hello 2022-23 Grade 10 and Grade 11 Youth!
(Parents- please pass along the following opportunity to your child- Thanks!)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany is looking for additional Youth entering Sophomore or Junior year to be part of the DIOCESAN YOUTH TEAM COUNCIL!
What is the DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL ?
The DYC will consist of Gr. 10 & Gr. 11youth representatives from each of the Seven Vicariates and Cultural Apostolates of the Diocese At least 2 representatives and maximum of 3, from each Vicariate (See map: https://www.rcda.org/application/files/7515/9726/0590/DIOCESAN_YOUTH_COUNCIL_desc.pdf)
(** Adult Mentors will also be recruited to assist with the Council.)
Purpose/Mission of the DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL :
- To inspire young people to embrace their faith.
- To advocate for teens across the Diocese and to help foster the personal growth of each young person in the Diocese.
- To assist the Diocese’s Coordinator of Youth Ministry in support of local parish/vicariate and/or Diocesan development, implementation and evaluation of youth related events/activities geared to the young people of the Albany Diocese. {application to be sent out }
Responsibilities of a DYC Representative:
*Be a Disciple – by growing in faith through prayer and conversation to share faith with others through action, conversation and participation
*Represent - To represent the youth of their respective vicariate and parishes in their particular vicariate.
*Live Catholic values, in all aspects of life {including social media}
*Participate - To be active and involved in their own parish and vicariate activities (to include attending mass) as well as any Diocesan related youth events/programs; To attend all DYC meetings and planning sessions.
*Advocate - speak for the needs or concerns of young people within vicariate and diocese at any meeting, gathering or conversations.
*Facilitate - to communicate and collaborate with other DYC representatives, RCDA Youth Ministry
staff, volunteers and others, professionally and efficiently.
*Organize - to assist as necessary or needed in vicariate/diocesan youth programs/events; in planning,
implementation and evaluation.
Qualifications of who can be a Representative ?
* Any young person {who is in sophomore or junior year of high school} and
who will be able to serve for at least two-years . . .
* Must possess leadership gifts and be a positive Christian role model to peers.
* Must be able to speak to and lead groups of young people
* Must be informed of the needs, issues and gifts of the young people of their region
* Must be able to attend DYC meetings as scheduled & other leadership training sessions
*Complete and submit the application and necessary recommendation/references
For youth applications and other information contact:
David Stagliano, Diocesan Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY: Diocese Youth Team Council Fun Day
Thank you!
Christen and Mary
Christen Bryce
Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Our Lady of Victory Church
Our Lady of the Snow Mission
518-273-7602
Mary Eaton
Assistant Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Our Lady of Victory Church
Our Lady of the Snow Mission
518-273-7602
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