Leader Registration is now open for NYCYD 2019: Speak Up! Get your group information and register now to lock in the summer special price!

Check out these awesome resources from the National Catholic Youth Federation. Here you will find the Vatican Documents regarding the Synod on Youth, summary articles, and webinars about the Christus Viti Document and its impact on youth ministry.

Christopher Wesley challenged us to think about how we recruit volunteers, as well as how we maintain them. Just like our youth ministries need to have an overall purpose so that teens can feel inspired to keep returning, our volunteers also need to have a clear understanding of their roles and why they are there.  Show your volunteers gratitude so they feel they are a valued member of youth ministry. Nourish those relationships by listening to their stories!

Applications for scholarships to NCYC 2019 are now available. Parish/school/organization leaders should fill out the form and submit to OYMNY no later than May 1.

The ArchNY Youth Team will be a motivated, energetic group of teens who come from different areas and backgrounds in the Archdiocese of NY and who want to contribute their talents and voices to keep their peers connected to each other and to their faith. We are looking for youth representatives in grades 9-12 from each of the counties of the Archdiocese of NY to be part of the ArchNY Youth Team. For more information and to download the application, check out our FAQ page. All applications are due no later than April 29, 2019. Apply Today

It's time to register for NCYC 2019! We're finalizing the information packet for the National Catholic Youth Conference and will have the information available by next week. If you are thinking about bringing a group of young people this November, head over to our page and fill in the form to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited, so don't wait. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

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NYCYD 2018: Be Bold! was such a great day. We hope you keep the energy going all year long. Listen to the Spotify Playlist to keep the message alive in your heart. 

The main office for OYM has moved to the Catholic Center at 1011 First Ave. in Manhattan. Cynthia and Daniel have moved but for the time being, we still have a satellite office at St. Joseph's Seminary and are working from there on occasion. This move allows us to work more closely with the Catechetical Office, who are our partners in the Department of Youth Faith Formation, to better serve the needs of the young people of the Archdiocese and work to provide better continuity between youth serving programs and organizations. If you're in the area, feel free to stop by and give us a visit at our new diggs.

Pax Christi Metro New York (PCMNY), a regional chapter of International Peace Movement, is pleased to invite you to help us celebrate the good work of young people who are making their world a better, more peaceful place. Do you know a young person of high school age who's actions help promote peace either at home or abroad?

Pope Francis has called for a two year campaign to encourage Catholics to encounter migrants and refugees, called "Share the Journey".  The campaign seeks to put a human face on migration and encourage people to see beyond the numbers and truly meet Christ in those around us who leave their homeland behind, oftentimes by necessity. 

Learn more about our new initiative in working with parishes to help build youth ministry, training leaders, and providing resources in youth ministry for youth ministers and their team.  

Every parish in the Archdiocese is receiving a subscription to the incredible Catholic website FORMED.org! FORMED.org is kind of like Netflix for Catholics! It has online streaming videos for adults, youth, and children.

The Archdiocese has provided your parish with a tool called Flocknote that allows you to easily send emails and text messages to your members. It's completely Safe Environment Compliant, it's really easy to learn, and (the best part) it's free for you to use!