The National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA)
Welcome to NCYAMA on the web!
What is NCYAMA all about?
NCYAMA's mission is to drive excellence and growth in the ministry to and evangelization of young adults in their late teens, twenties, and thirties, married and single, in the Catholic Church. We help parishes and dioceses create a bridge from an adolescent appreciation of the Church to a fully-integrated adult experience of faith.
Who do we serve?
NCYAMA is an organization for those who minister to Generation X & Y, including diocesan, parish, and organizational young adult ministry directors and leaders, as well as pastors, pastoral associates, adult faith formation leaders, college campus ministers, youth ministers, evangelization and outreach coordinators, family life ministers, vocation directors, and those who work with young adults in sacramental preparation (marriage, baptism, RCIA, etc.).
How can NCYAMA help you?
NCYAMA does this by developing and delivering resources for, providing ministry training of, and networking those who minister to and work with young adults in parishes, dioceses, and Catholic organizations across the country. On a national level, NCYAMA advocates for the full integration of young adults in the life of the Catholic faith community and for the expansion and professional growth of young adult ministry in the parish and in the diocese.
Our New Web Home
Welcome to our new website—the beginning! Starting with this homepage and our "About" pages, we are launching our new design and logo. Over the next couple weeks, we will be adding additional pages and content. Check back and watch our progress.
Please be patient as we are compiling the best information to put on this website - so that we can serve you best in your work with young adults. Feel free to check back and watch our progress.
Dates to Remember
Friday to Saturday, February 12-13, 2010
Let It Go! Catholic Young Adult Retreat & Seminar
Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
For more info: www.letitgoseminar.com
Friday to Sunday, March 19-21, 2010
NCYAMA @ the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress
Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, California
For more info: the LA Religious Education Congress Website
Sunday to Friday , May 23-28, 2010
Campus & Young Adult Ministry Symposium
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
For more info: Paul Jarzembowski - (815) 834-4047 or by email.
Friday to Saturday, June 25-26, 2010
East Coast Regional Campus & Young Adult Ministry Forum
Fordham University Campus, New York City, New York
For more info: Paul Jarzembowski - (815) 834-4047 or by email.
Wednesday to Friday, December 7-9, 2010
NCYAMA National Leadership Forum *
New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
For more info: Paul Jarzembowski - (815) 834-4047 or by email.
* this will be immediately followed by the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM), also taking place at New Orleans Convention Center (at which NCYAMA will have a special workshop track during the conference) Louisiana
Contact the Executive Director
Paul Jarzembowski
paul@ncyama.org
NCYAMA Washington DC Office
415 Michigan Avenue, NE, STE 40
Washington, DC 20017
202-636-3825
NCYAMA Chicago Office
c/o Diocese of Joliet
Young Adult Ministry
402 S. Independence Blvd.
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-834-4047