April 19, 2024
Education, Social Inclusion and Equity, Peace-Building and Security, Active Citizenship, Environment
The Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) of Maitum aims to educate, organize, and mobilize youth in line with Christian values, fostering the development of Basic Christian Communities for total human liberation and development. Specific objectives include promoting youth empowerment, fostering patriotism and nationalism, deepening Catholic faith, initiating income-generating projects, and researching community issues affecting the youth. Objectives: a) To raise awareness among CYM members about the importance of organizing, discovering, and developing youth skills and abilities within the context of Christian life. b) To instill genuine patriotism and nationalism in CYM members through seminars covering various aspects of human life, including cultural, religious, economic, political, and ecological dimensions. c) To support CYM members in strengthening and deepening their Catholic faith through ongoing contextualized seminars on the Bible and Catholic doctrines. d) To initiate income-generating projects within the CYM, ensuring financial sustainability to meet the ministry's needs. e) To conduct research and documentation of significant current issues and events in the community, particularly those affecting the youth, to inform CYM activities and advocacy efforts.