Office of Catholic Youth, Archdiocese of Toronto

The Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) is focused on cultivating relationships and providing support to those who minister to young people in the Archdiocese of Toronto. PRIMARY MISSION To assist in the evangelization of young people by providing consulting, training, and resources to start-up and sustain strong youth, campus and young adult ministry at the parish (local) level. Our vision is to form youth and young adults into Christian leaders who come to know Christ, deepen their relationship with Him, and are transformed into one of His faith-filled disciples - evangelize, gather, catechize, and send forth. SECONDARY MISSION To host diocesan events: conferences, camps, retreats, etc., and collaborate with diocesan offices, school boards, lay associations, religious communities etc., that strengthen youth, campus and young adult ministries. Our area of focus for youth is defined as tweens and teens ages 11 to 17. Our area of focus for young adults is defined as students and youn...