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Mission Statement

The mission of the Catholic Youth Ministry Office is rooted in the mission of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Sacramento. The CYM Office is committed to assisting parishes in the development of ministry to, with, by and for young people. The CYM Office serves adult and youth leaders through training and formation opportunities, consultation and resource services, participation in diocesan, regional, national, and international events, and advocacy on behalf of youth to the church and society.

Values

Grounded in the mission statement, the Catholic Youth Ministry Office upholds these values:

• The giftedness of all young people.
• The mission of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Sacramento.
• The wisdom of collaborative leadership.
• The importance of trained, committed adult leaders.

Goals

In their 1997 document on Youth Ministry, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, the U.S. Catholic Bishops outline three interdependent and equally important goals to guide the Church's ministry with adolescents.

 

Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our  world today.
Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person (RTV 9-18).

 

Based on the philosophy, mission, and values of the Catholic Youth Ministry Office, we strive to meet these goals by:

• Providing training and formation opportunities for youth ministry leaders to carry out effectively their role in educating and forming young people as Catholic Christians.
• Educating the wider church and civic community on issues related to young people and youth ministry.
• Providing opportunities for youth and adults to experience the larger Church community as members of the Body of Christ.
• Advocating for the needs of young people