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 GoalsIn response to the mission statement of the Office of
Youth Ministry, the Youth Ambassadors for Christ Archdiocesan Youth
Council was established in March, 1994 with the first members beginning
July 1994 for the following purposes:
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To assist in the assuring active participation of youth in Archdiocesan events.
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To assist in interpreting the needs of youth and
advocate for their concerns to the Archbishop and Archdiocesan
officials.
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To represent the youth of the Archdiocese in
various capacities and to encourage the Archdiocese to attend
to their needs.
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To further Christian growth through involvement
in developing programs for youth. This shall be accomplished through
observation, discussion, and action.
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In the context of youth ministry, the council works to foster
the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person in the
Archdiocese. It also seeks to draw young people to responsible
participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community.
(Adapted from the USCCB Document Renewing the
Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, 1997)
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 This body of representatives (discerned
deanery representatives and appointed at-large representatives) is
called to:
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Bring the youth of the Archdiocese
together to gather the needs and concerns of their peers with the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and gain input for the planning and
implementation of the numerous Archdiocesan youth formation
programs.
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Meet at least three times each year as a
council to share information, plans, and ideas and be mentored by
key adults in the area of youth ministry/campus ministry.
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Participate in planning and
implementing the Archdiocesan Youth Conference and Junior High
Rally.
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Maintain communication with youth of
the Archdiocese through deanery youth congresses, articles written by youth to youth in the
Archdiocesan Newspaper Texas Catholic Herald, through special
mailings and publications, through personal efforts, through special
focus group sessions and through the OYM Newsletter.
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Maintain communications with Bishop
Joseph Vasquez, Episcopal Liaison to Youth and other
Archdiocesan officials through letters and personal meetings
throughout the year.
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Maintain a high level of commitment
and responsibility by holding each other accountable for their
actions and follow through on assignments.
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Qualities
While it is a given that all young people
have potential, it is recognized that some special characteristics and
talents would be helpful for prospective representatives. A Youth
Ambassador for Christ should:
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Be nominated by a parish or
Catholic high school official who can attest to the
nominee's leadership skills and level of commitment.
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Be an incoming high school sophomore
or junior for the academic year he or she is being nominated. Incoming
seniors will be considered at the discretion of the OYM
Director.
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Be familiar with the vision of youth
ministry and be an active participant in a parish youth
ministry program/high school campus ministry program.
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Have the ability to listen to others and
to report their concerns without judgment and be honest in
communicating their own feelings.
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Be able to consider the whole
Archdiocesan picture rather than the individual parish or school.
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Must be an individual who is able to
take responsibility for his/her attendance and commitment the areas
assigned
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Nominations
2009-2010 Youth
Council Nomination Brochure &
Form
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Contact Person
Brian Johnson
bjohnson@archgh.org
713.741.8723
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