New and News

  • Pope Benedict's Message for World Youth Day 2011—The Message of the Holy Father for the Twenty-Sixth World Youth Day has just been published. The message has as its theme this year: "Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith." View the complete text in English or Spanish, or download a summary here.
  • Resources for celebrating World Youth Day 2010 in the United States—on October 24, 2010—are available on the WYD resource pages.
  • New OnCourse Program - The Youth Ministry Specialization Certificate—Find out more about NACYML's newest offering by downloading the information sheet.
  • FAM Tour for NCYC 2011—September 7-9, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learn More . . ..
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  • NCCYM Exhibit Space Available—Visit the Exhibitors page for information on exhibiting at NCCYM and to complete the online application. Do not delay—space is 80 percent filled and going quickly! (6/28/10)
  • New Members Discerned for the NFCYM Board of Directors and Executive Committee—Congratulations to Michal Horace (Portland) and John Rinaldo (San Jose), recently discerned as board chair and second vice-chair respectively. Also, welcome to the following new regional representatives who begin their term on the board July 1: Bob Walters—Region 2; Christina Theriot—Region 5; Kathy Loney—Region 8; Kevin Fuller—Region 9; and Joan Treacy—NCCGSCF. (5/4/2010)

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Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth BookletNEW!

Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Resources

Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Booklet

Parents are charged with the responsibility of passing on the gift of faith to their children. This short booklet is full of great information and helpful tips for families to grow in faith together. Purchase Now.

You will find:

  • An article on five key findings from the National Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR) that are essential in understanding what it takes to building strong Catholic families.
  • A Family Faith Inventory that will help families assess their actions and attitudes and how they experience faith within their families.
  • A worksheet for families to develop a plan how they are going to grow in faith in the coming year.
  • A “Suggestions for Living Faith as a Family” article that gives practical tips on how to strengthen the family faith identity.
  • Family prayers and a list of both online and print resources for developing strong Catholic families.
Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Prayer/Blessing CardStrong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Prayer/Blessing Cards

These colorful table tent cards are a great way to encourage prayer in the home. One side offers two different meal prayers, the traditional “Bless Us O Lord” and an alternative. The other side features two blessing prayers, a general blessing of family and a special occasion blessing. The cards are 4.25” wide, stand 6” tall when folded, and printed on a glossy cardstock. Available in English and Spanish.

Purchase Now—English or Spanish.

Learn more about the Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth program . . .