Dedicated to helping Catholic parishes and schools in the Diocese of Wilmington effectively engage the young church of today. The Office for Catholic Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry (CYM) accompanies the youth, young adults, and families of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington on their journeys of faith. Catholic Youth Ministry empowers and supports adult leaders in the Diocese of Wilmington as they serve today’s young church.OUR VISIONInvite and engage youth and young adults into the life, mission, and ministry of the Church.PRIORITIESSupport and assist parishes in their efforts to recruit and develop youth ministry leaders;Assist youth ministry leaders in assessing the needs of all young people in their community and in developing appropriate responses;Help leaders of parishes and other diocesan communities understand and implement comprehensive youth ministry;Provide guidance to parish and other diocesan communities in engaging parents in comprehensive youth ministry;Support the development and advancement of youth ministry among Hispanics and other ethnic communities;Develop and implement a vision and direction appropriate for young adult ministry