Youth Ministry
Coordinator – Rev. Fr. Bibin Sebastian
Youth Ministry inspires and animates the youth apostolate of the Latin Church towards a deeper Christian awareness and commitment through faith formation. It aims to achieve its objective by working in close collaboration with the Diocesan Youth Commissions, Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and other various Catholic Youth Movements in Kerala
It envisages the promotion and encouragement of Catholic youth in their understanding of Christian Faith and Vocation, and their personal commitment to Catholic values. In particular, The Youth ministry focuses on the holistic growth of the Catholic youth and on their ensuing commitment towards the Church and the larger society in Kerala. Youth ministry strives to animate the young people of Kerala to be transforming leaders firmly founded on Catholic faith. It achieves its vision through an effective mission ‘PLAN’
P – Providing resources in faith related issues
L – Leading and accompanying the youth to be agents of change for a new society
A – Animating and coordinating activities of diocesan Youth Commissions/Organizations/Movements
N – Nurturing and encouraging the development of comprehensive youth ministry at all levels – from grassroots to the Regional.
Objectives
To make young people true Disciples of Christ – declaring and living one’s catholic identity
To participate in the Life of the Church – enriched by the Word of GOD and Sacraments
To transform young people into Christian Leaders building a new society
To empower youth to ‘youth out-reach’ initiatives
To foster a culture of Excellence that leads to Holistic Success – Individual and Collective.