The National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA)

Welcome to NCYAMA on the web!

What is NCYAMA all about? 

NCYAMA's mission is to drive excellence and growth in the ministry to and evangelization of young adults in their late teens, twenties, and thirties, married and single, in the Catholic Church.  We help parishes and dioceses create a bridge from an adolescent appreciation of the Church to a fully-integrated adult experience of faith.

Who do we serve?

NCYAMA is an organization for those who minister to Generation X & Y, including diocesan, parish, and organizational young adult ministry directors and leaders, as well as pastors, pastoral associates, adult faith formation leaders, college campus ministers, youth ministers, evangelization and outreach coordinators, family life ministers, vocation directors, and those who work with young adults in sacramental preparation (marriage, baptism, RCIA, etc.).  

How can NCYAMA help you?

NCYAMA does this by developing and delivering resources for, providing ministry training of, and networking those who minister to and work with young adults in parishes, dioceses, and Catholic organizations across the country. On a national level, NCYAMA advocates for the full integration of young adults in the life of the Catholic faith community and for the expansion and professional growth of young adult ministry in the parish and in the diocese.