The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM) in the Diocese of Corpus Christi develops and supports leadership for youth and young adult ministry.

The Office serves primarily parishes and deaneries by providing support, resources, consultations, and training opportunities for youth and parish leaders in accordance with the principles of Renewing the Vision (RTV) published by the U.S. Bishops (NCCB, 1997). RTV challenges us to foster the personal and spiritual development of youth, young adults, and their families. The Office is committed to assisting parishes to develop a comprehensive youth ministry.

Resources and training for Young Adult Training (ages 20's - 30's) are available through our office. Check out the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA)!

The Office of Youth/Young Adult Ministry has one full-time director in Corpus Christi. The diocese covers 12 counties in South Texas and is composed of sixty-six parishes and thirty-four missions.

The Office is currently affiliated with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), and Region X (Dioceses of Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma)

The Diocesan Youth Ministry Steering Committee assists the Office in meeting the growing needs of youth ministry through assessing needs, setting goals, objectives, and strategies. The Office responds to the mission of the Church as it relates to young people and their families today!

GOALS

1. To provide parish pastors and youth ministry coordinators with personal and ministerial support sufficient to meet their needs.
2. To assist parishes in providing a youth-friendly atmosphere where young people are valued, where their gifts and talents are recognized & utilized, and where they are acknowledged as full-pledged members of the community. (Renewing the Vision, Celebrate Youth)
3. To sponsor diocesan and deanery-level rallies, conferences and retreats that foster the personal and spiritual growth of early and older adolescents. (Renewing the Vision, 1997)
4. To implement the Vision of the U.S. bishops in Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry at the parish level.
5. To offer on-going training and education at diocesan, regional, and national levels for parish teams and individuals.