The Catholic Youth Ministry Federation
What is CYMFED?
CYMFed is working towards a Catholic Church that celebrates vibrant youth ministry, collaborates harmoniously and embraces innovation and networking.
CYMFed’s starting point is to be found in the principle of synodality. We recognise that it takes the whole Church to minister effectively to young people. CYMFed seeks to help, shape and support youth ministry throughout the federation, encouraging and facilitating members working together in a spirit of mutual and reciprocal responsibility.
By cultivating a nationwide atmosphere of encouragement and providing opportunity where possible, CYMFed members collectively deliver a shared vision for youth ministry and best practice for the benefit of young people across England and Wales. From this collective working, CYMFed is able to provide a national voice for youth ministry and insight into youth culture to the Bishops’ Conference and other bodies both within and outside of the Church.
Vision
CYMFed is working towards a Catholic Church that celebrates vibrant youth ministry, collaborates harmoniously and embraces innovation and networking.
Projects
CYMFed leads and collaborates on projects which give young people an experience of the national and international Church.
Training
CYMFed shapes and promotes Catholic youth ministry by providing quality training & formation and an opportunity to share best practice.
Representation
Together, the CYMFed membership represents the Catholic youth ministry community both within the Catholic Church and the wider community; government and the voluntary sector and ecumenical and interreligious communities.
Connect
CYMFed works to support and help deliver the mission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales through positive working relationships, collaboration and representation to the international Catholic Church.
Funding
CYMFed sources appropriate finance and funding to support its work and the development of youth ministry in England and Wales.
