“Investing in Our Future Today” – A Youth Ministry Initiative

In 2012, together as laity, religious, monastics and clergy we embarked upon an ambitious 25 Year Pastoral Plan of spiritual renewal within the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alberta: “Evangelization: A New Springtime – Encountering the Person of Christ; A Call to Action for Parish Renewal.”

            As we find ways to implement our Pastoral Plan, our attention is directed to our youth and young families. If it takes a whole village to raise a child, then it takes the effort of the entire parish to nurture and support the faith of our children, youth, young adults and young families.

            Pope Francis invites us to invest in our youth. In response to his invitation, the Eparchy of Edmonton has committed to invest $100,000 in youth and young family initiatives each year for ten years, totaling $1,000,000!  Investing in Our Future Today.

            We invite our parishes to be creative, and courageous, in coming up with initiatives that will help our youth and young families in their faith journey.

            Together we can make a difference in the faith of our youth and young families.

            Investing in Our Future Today!

            May the blessing of the Lord be upon us!

Checklist for the Evangelization Fund Process:

👉 Step One: Plan Your Project
👉 Step Two: Submit Your Fully Completed Application
👉 Step Three: Receive your Grant Funding
👉 Step Four: Begin Project Implementation in Your Parish
👉 Step Five: Submit a Follow-Up Report

Purpose

This fund provides the necessary monetary resources to invest in children, youth, young adults, and young families through innovative programming within the parish or deanery. All parishes are encouraged to apply. 

Requirements

• The application’s action plan will reflect each of the three pillars of parish renewal: Word, Eucharist, and Service.
• The application outlines new projects, activities or target group or existing activities; priority will be given to new projects
• One application can have multiple projects; please repeat parts 3 to 6 for each individual project.
• Please ensure that all boxes are filled in.

How to Apply

Please complete the following application and submit by March 1, 2021. As soon as the selection process is complete, you will be notified.  Monies for the selected projects will then be mailed to your parish address. At the end of the project, please fill out a project report whether the project has been completed or is still in progress.