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"This is particularly true for you, because youth is a time of continuous discovery of life, of the world, of others and of ourselves. It is a time of openness to the future and of great longing for happiness, friendship, sharing and truth, a time when we are moved by high ideals and make great plans."
Pope Benedict XVI - Message to Youth, 15 March 2012
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National Federation Catholic Youth Ministers- NFCYM is a professional youth ministry organization that is an advocate for a comprehensive approach to youth ministry; an advocate for young people in the church in the publia area; and an advocate for professionalism.
National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders - NACYML is a membership-driven, professional organization of Catholic youth ministry leaders serving in dioceses, parishes, schools and youth-serving agencies.
Lifeteen– A Eucharistic-based ministry known primarily for their parish-based Life Teen program for high school teenagers that is used by over 1200 Catholic parishes around the world. Also an online community for Catholic teenagers.
La Red National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana - The National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (La Red) is an inclusive association of Roman Catholic Church organizations and pastoral ministers committed to the evangelization, holistic development, and ongoing support and formation of Hispanic youth and young adults in the United States.Young Life (Catholic ) - We believe in the power of presence. Kids' lives are dramatically influenced when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.
I say to each one of you, 'put on faith,' and your life will take on a new flavor. 'Put on Hope' and every one of your days will be enlightened. 'put on love' and your life will be like a house built on rock, your journey will be joyful because you will find many friends to journey with you."
-Pope Francis - WYD Rio de Janeiro, 2013