COMMISSION

Commission for Youth

To walk with young people as companions in faith, helping them discover Christ as the way, the truth and the life.

MISSION TRAJECTORY

The Commission for Youth aims to form vibrant, dynamic, and committed young people. It helps them grow in their personal, spiritual, and professional lives. The Commission nurtures youth to love God, face challenges with courage, and build a better community based on Gospel values.

Over the next ten years, it will promote youth leadership, missionary training, and holistic development. It will also share information about professional courses and job opportunities, and create awareness among youth to protect themselves from substance abuse and other harmful influences.

THE 7-YEAR ROADMAP

Programmatic Strategies

Short Term

2026-2028Foundation

2026-2028

Foundation

Establish baseline systems: youth database, skill mapping, and monitoring tools.
Launch Teen Ministry (13–17) in selected deaneries; begin structured programs.
Form Youth Ministry (18–30) units in most parishes; create core teams (DEXCO).
Initiate leadership identification (10 per deanery) and basic formation modules.
Start Placement Cell and build employer network; pilot job placements.
Conduct regular formation programs (faith + skills + social engagement).

Medium Term

2029-2031Consolidation

2029-2031

Consolidation

Expand Teen & Youth Ministry to all deaneries/parishes with regular participation.
Strengthen leadership pipeline: trained leaders actively leading initiatives.
Scale employment outcomes: partnerships with employers; increase placements annually.
Ensure high participation rates (60–80%) in programs and formation tracks.
Standardize training curriculum (spiritual, leadership, livelihood skills).
Develop monitoring & evaluation system for impact tracking.

Long Term

2032-2033Expansion

2032-2033

Expansion

Achieve full coverage and sustainability of youth and teen ministries.
Ensure majority youth are engaged in Church and social leadership roles.
Establish self-sustaining leadership ecosystem (mentors, trainers, peer leaders).
Reach high employment/self-employment rates (50%+) among trained youth.
Position youth as key contributors to Church mission and social transformation.
Institutionalize continuous formation and innovation programs.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & KPIs

Our Pastoral Priorities

The majority of the youth are organized, formed, and actively engaged in Church and society and taking up leadership roles.

OBJECTIVE 01

Conducting Baseline Survey, Skill Mapping and Placement Cell.

KPIs

By Dec 2026, create digital database (Teen & Youth) collecting data on education, skills, and faith participation (update to 100% by 2028).
By Sept 2027, establish Placement Cell; onboard 20 employers and facilitate 150 placements by July 2028.
By Dec 2028, 50% of trained youth are employed or self-employed.

OBJECTIVE 02

Strengthening Teen Ministry (13–17 years).

KPIs

By June 2027, Teen Ministry active in 100% of deaneries (5/5) with 150 teens total.
By Oct 2028, 60% of teens attend at least 6 programs annually.
By Dec 2028, train 30 leaders per year (20 animators + 10 spiritual guides).

OBJECTIVE 03

Strengthening Youth Ministry (18–30 years).

KPIs

By June 2026, establish DEXCO (10–12 members).
By March 2027, Youth Ministry active in 80% of parishes.
By Sep 2028, 50 Youth leaders (10 per deanery) leading initiatives.
By Dec 2028, 40% of Youth (300+) participate annually in programs.

OBJECTIVE 04

Identifying and promoting Leadership in youth.

KPIs

By Dec 2026, identify 50 youth (10 per deanery) for leadership track.
By Jan 2028, 80% (40 youth) complete structured leadership formation.
By Oct 2028, 50% take active leadership roles in Church or social ministries.

OBJECTIVE 05

Promoting Role Models, Mission and Engagement.

KPIs

By July 2027, identify 10 youth role models per year (2 per deanery).
By Jan 2027, establish Youth Media Team (10 members) producing 2 contents/month.
By Dec 2028, 150-200 youth engaged in mission or social work.

ACTIVITY PLAN MATRIX (2026-2028)

#1Diocese

Conducting Baseline survey covering 300–500 teens and youth (70%).

By When?Aug-Sept 2026, Annual Update

FinanceDiocese

ResponsibleSecretary