Diocese of Gary OYYA

2011 Nat'l Catholic Youth Conf.
Indianapolis, IN
November, 2011

DYC Top Ten Challenges
Facing H.S.-Aged Teens

DYC Statement on Youth Evangelization

Mission Statement

The Diocese of Gary OYYA serves those who serve the young Catholic Church.

Vision Statement

Through collaboration with parish leaders and youth-serving organizations, the Diocese of Gary OYYA seeks to nurture the total personal and spiritual enrichment of our youth and young adults, and to call them to full participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community as portrayed by Jesus in the Gospels.

OYYA programs are funded in part by generous donations to the diocesan Catholic Services Appeal
THANK YOU for your gifts!

The Diocese of Gary Ministry Congress is designed to bring together Church leaders from all ministries, united on a larger Mission. You are invited to join ministry representatives from across Northwest Indiana, Oct. 1-2 at St. Thomas More (Munster) for prayer, inspiration, and formation. Features keynoter Fr. J-Glenn Murray, liturgy and prayer, and ministry experts from across the country. click here for more information

Grásta Dé! 2010: Middle school youth from around the diocese will gather at the annual "Grásta Dé!" Middle School Youth Ministry Day on Sun., Oct. 24 from 1-7pm at Andrean HS, Merrillville. Grásta Dé! (Gaelic for "God's Grace") New in '10: a concert with Catholic rapper/speaker MashetiMoses! click here for more information

NCYC 2011, coming to Indy! It's not too soon to start thinking about the 2011 National Catholic Youth Conference, coming to Indianapolis, Nov. 17-19. An unforgettable celebration of youth ministry in the USA! Think CYX, only x100! Preliminary planning info now available for group leaders. click here

For those of you who were a part of “Generation Christ” Symposium for Catholic Young Adults, thanks for being part of something special! One of the themes that surfaced often throughout the day was a genuine desire to network with other Catholic young adults in Northwest Indiana.

As Facebook has become arguably THE means of social networking, we have decided to expand the “Generation Christ” Facebook group site. “Generation Christ” is no longer just an event, it is the name we’ve given to a renewed outreach to Catholic young adults, college-aged, singles and marrieds, 18-30’s, in Northwest Indiana. Join today!

Top Ten Challenges Facing H.S.-Aged Teens
Diocese of Gary Diocesan Youth Council • June, 2009

Using a careful discernment and consensus process, the Diocesan Youth Council arrived at this list. The DYC invites parish leaders to use this list as a discussion starter with youth. Some may agree with items on this list, some may disagree, but it could be the start of good discussions. (click here)