Diocesan Youth Council

While it is a given that all young people have potential, it is recognized that some special characteristics and talents would be helpful for prospective representatives. A youth council member should:

• Be approved (letters of approval) who can attest to the nominee’s leadership skills and level of commitment.

•Be in high school; sophomore, junior or senior for 2026 -2027 academic year.

•Be familiar with the vision of youth ministry and be an active participant in a parish youth ministry/high school program.

•Have the ability to listen to others and to report their concerns without judgment and be honest in communicating their own feelings.

•Be able to consider the whole Diocesan picture rather than the individual parish or school

•Be an individual who is able to take responsibility for his/her attendance and commitment to the areas assigned.