Diocesan Youth Representative Registration Form

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The importance of involving youth in diocesan life cannot be overstated; by creating bonds and cementing friendships, we help keep many young people under the omophorion of the Holy Church. The goal is to expand the Youth Association to every parish in the diocese; with this in mind, we ask that every parish, mission, seminary, and summer camp select one “youth representative” to the Association. Ultimately, this delegate would be responsible for proliferating information about happenings in our diocese and within the Youth Association to the young people in their parish, encouraging their peers to become involved in services and in the life of their own parish, as well as in larger events within the diocese as a whole.

This representative’s role is not to be the sole member of his church to become involved in our Association. Rather, they should serve as an example to their fellows, and encourage them to meet the goals of our mentioned mission statement, as well as acting as the bridge between other Representatives, the Youth Association, his/her spiritual father, and the youth of his/her church. Establishing this kind of contact for the diocese within a youth network is the first step in building a true Orthodox community, and is imperative for the success and future of a vibrant Orthodox youth.

Please note that representatives must receive a blessing from the rector or spiritual adviser before registering.