Catholic Youth Ministry ... the Church being and becoming the 'travelling companion of young people.'
- Archbishop John Dew
"...the young adults in our Christian family, must be given a voice and a place in Church affairs." - NZ Bishops
National Council of Young Catholics
"The main aim of NCYC is to support, train and be a voice for the young church and those who work in it."
A Framework for Catholic Ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. 
"+ C O n N e C t = belongs to the youth of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. It was initiated by them, written by them and it's about them."
Find a chaplain who ministers to tertiary students and staff, please visit your diocese's website.
Working with young people is a calling for young people themselves. Youth workers need their own support networks:
National Council of Young Catholics
Supporting "the people who make ministry to, with, by and for young people, possible..."
CYMA Churches Youth Ministry Association
The national youth ministries of the Anglican, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Aotearoa New Zealand - networking together to combine resources.
"I believe we hold the full truth in all its depth, but can we not also run engaging, praise & worship style services within our church to satisfy that need?
Someone tell me wot u think!"
- from the Connect forum"hey everybody...just leaving my .5cent korero on the LOGOS site with a message of WELL DONE...the event at St. Dom's was wicked...I know in my heart you'll touched alot of young people on Saturday...(including those in your own team). Keep the faith and keep being yourselves coz that's what makes every LOGOS event unique."
World Youth Day 2008 Sydney Australia -
Sydney is to hold the next World Youth Day celebration in 2008. This was announced by Pope Benedict XVI at the final Mass of World Youth Day in Cologne on 21 August 2005.
For information about the New Zealand pilgrimage to World Youth Day see www.worldyouthday.org.nz
Youth Friendly?A resource for your parish: "...a helpful youth-friendliness assessment tool" produced by the NCYC.
Faith Central
A busy "central station" of Web resources for NZ Catholic pupils and teachers.
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Forces that bind together Young Adults and their church:
Find your diocese website for local youth support.
Young Vinnies: Promote human dignity and justice through personal contact with those in need. For all ages.
Find out more about camps for young people from your diocese website.
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School
Learn more about the teachings of the Church.
For ages 18-35
Go on a retreat in everyday life.
MYAM (Marist Young Adult Ministries)
Visit for a few days, or live for a year at 'The Grove' in Wellington with a small group of young Catholics (yes, you can keep your day-job!). For young adults.
The next World Youth Day is in 2008 - in Sydney, Australia.
For more information about the New Zealand pilgrimage and Days in the Diocese see www.worldyouthday.org.nz
Also visit the official WYD website - www.wyd2008.org and the NZ Bishops' statement on World Youth Day
For ages 16-35
Study theology, philosophy and scripture at Good Shepherd College.
Copyright 2008 Catholic Communications for the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
