DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL MTG. NOTES
Sunday, November 11, 2018 – Assumption BVM, New Chicago

In attendance: K. Driscoll, J. Kern, K. McNamara (adults). Antoskiewicz, Bender, Churilla, Cummins, Dirindin, B. Driscoll, Edwards, Espinosa, Gonzalez, Hemmerling, Lukas, Lyons, Markovich, Mercier, Morton, Nieman, Ramirez, Reeder, Richardson, Ruess, Velazquez, Yagelski

Absent: Corey, Kolosci, Milne, Moore, Williams

Opening Prayer – Aaliyah Espinosa (Our Lady of Sorrows, South Haven)

Introductions / Ministry Reports

DYC & Diocesan Stuff Coming Up:

  • December 3- January 9: TAPT XXXI Retreat Peer Minister/OATie Application period
  • Sun., Dec. 16 (1-4p): DYC Mtg. & White Elephant Gift Exchange, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Hammond
  • Sun., Jan. 13 (1-4p): DYC Mtg., Holy Spirit, Winfield
  • February: TAPT XXXI Retreat Online Registration
  • March 15-17: TAPT XXXI Retreat, Camp Lawrence

Reps received handout that included two articles: “Character Counts: What Are Colleges Looking For?” and “10 Things Colleges Seek From High School Applicants.” Let Kev write a recommendation letter or list Kevin on your scholarship app, etc.! Kevin Driscoll; Director, Diocese of Gary Office for Youth & Young Adults; 9292 Broadway; Merrillville IN 46410; 219-796-8016; kdriscolATdcgary.org

National Dialogue
The remainder of the meeting was spent participating the National Dialogue. Two groups shared their answers to a series of questions.

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE? The National Dialogue is a collaborative effort, realizing that all three phases (unity, engagement, and mobilization) must be done in concert between young people and Church leadership. What distinguishes the National Dialogue from past efforts or individual apostolates is that this process is being done in collaboration with the bishops and many organizations and diocesan leaders dedicated to youth and young adult ministries.

Pope Francis and the bishops of the United States have pointed the way towards a deeper, more authentic accompaniment of young people at this time in the Church’s history-in particular with Encuentro and the Synod- and the National Dialogue is a key response to this incredible moment in the life of the Church.

Next DYC Meeting: Sunday, Dec. 16, 1-4p, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Hammond. Aaliyah E. selected Jalynn Edwards to lead prayer.