The Diocesan Youth Ministry Team

Objective and Purpose

The Diocesan Youth Ministry Team works under the authority of the Bishop of Victoria, through the Office of Religious Education, in supporting the spiritual formation of young people, ages 13-18. The Team employs the Comprehensive Youth Ministry Model, collaborating with existing parish Youth Ministries, where they exist, and helps promote the establishment of parish Youth Ministry in parishes where currently none exists. The Diocesan Youth Ministry Team was established by the Bishop in 2007, through the work of the Bishop's Advisory Committee for Youth, and is intended to lay the groundwork for the eventual establishment of a Diocesan Youth Ministry Office.

Composition

The Team is composed of eight members with team members working together on various initiatives, including setting goals for Diocesan Youth Ministry and supporting existing parish Youth programmes. Fr. Sean Flynn has been appointed by the Bishop to offer pastoral guidance. In addition to the executive positions, Team members head various portfolios or sub-committees dealing with areas related to the Team's functioning.

Team Members are volunteers appointed by the Bishop for terms of up to three years. These terms are renewable, and will overlap ensuring continuity. Members are responsible to the Bishop reporting through the Office of Religious Education. Members meet as needed, based on planning requirements.

Current Team

Darryl Wilson, Chair (St. Joseph the Worker - Victoria, BC)

VACANT, Vice Chair

Terri-Ann Wynans, Secretary (Holy Family Notre Dame - Port Alberni, BC)

Eleanor Gilding, Treasurer (St. Francis Xavier - Shawnigan Lake, BC)

Iberia Soares (Ascension Parish - Parksville, BC)

Nancy Stuart (St. Patrick's Parish - Victoria, BC)

Steve Hudson (St. Andrew's High School - Victoria, BC)

Fr. Sean Flynn, Bishop's Representative (Sacred Heart - Victoria, BC)

Jim O'Reilly, Office of Religious Education

If you are interested in serving on this youth team, please submit your name to the Office of Religious Education.