About Us

YOUCAT ®
Youth Catechism


Greetings to you all and peace be with you.


We are grateful to God for his sustenance since YOUCAT (Youth Catechism) began in Ogba. YOUCAT became a reality through the commitment and corporation of a few youths who believed in this dream and brought it to life, may God who started his good work in us all sustain it to greater heights. Amen.

YOUCAT has become a brand and of course will spread far and wide by God’s grace.


In 2013, it began in Badagry and the message is still spreading.


In Ogba, it was introduced in April 2014 with just a few youths in attendance while the maiden edition took place in October 15, 2014.


The vision is to have more youths and young adults incorporated into the system and this desire keeps burning in our heart.


Our sincere appreciation goes to all the members of the CYON fellowship committee and the newly incorporated youths for the success achieved so far and the innovative ideas they have brought on board. Of course we all know that greater achievements lies ahead because more is yet to come. Other parishes are calling us to come and establish the same for them in their parish and this is indeed a big testimony for us.


 Let us refresh our minds of the YOUCAT vision:

(i) To create a deepened atmosphere of Spiritual & Exciting Social Interaction amongst Youths/Singles from within & outside our Community.(Parish)

(ii) To get the youths to be actively involved hence sustaining a  more formidable Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria(CYON)) in our Parish and every community.

(iii) To make the youths more acquainted with the Great teachings of the Catholic Church, under the capable direction of our source book...  YOUCAT, which translates the church teachings into the  Language of the younger minds.

(iv) To foster a more deepened faith amongst Youth/Singles of the present generation to enable them -approach the challenges & temptations of our time with strength and determination.

(V) To enrich the youths with diverse information and also gainfully empower them through the introduction of business opportunities, promotional job fairs and creation of workshops.

Our desire is to get the entire youths of this church integrated and committed to this course. This unity is our strength.


Join us and be of service through any of the ministries that help facilitates our activities.


 Youth Chaplaincy Ministry - This is the administrative board of YOUCAT and comprises of a group of youths selected by the youth coach to help manage and conduct affairs.
* Praise and Worship Ministry - Here we have a team of gifted youths who have a passion for singing. They enrich our souls with gospel music during each of our outings.
Dance and Drama Ministry: This ministry comprises of a bunch of youths with talent in acting and dancing including choreography. These talents they have utilized in service to God. There is never a dull moment on YOUCAT with this team.
Prayer and Bible Study Ministry – Here we have the spiritual engine and power house of YOUCAT. The ministry consist of youths who continually give in to prayers and study of the word of God for a deeper understanding.
* Hospitality Ministry - The hospitality ministry is in charge of organization and welfare during each YOUCAT programme. They serve as ushers, decorators, welfare members and so on.


    ….Your welfare during the program is their priority…”


 * Information Technology (IT) Ministry: Here we have the IT brainbox and comprises of youths who manage the technical affairs of YOUCAT and also perform, manage and operate online platforms. They will use their talents in helping to ensure that YOUCAT goes paperless and things work out fine technologically within and outside the shores of the YOUCAT program.


YOUCAT program line of activities include;
* Praise and Worship
* Bible sharing
* Drama
* Talk Shows and Presentation of insightful topics from special guests and speakers
* Fun times and Quick Fingers from all telecommunication networks
* Relationship/Marital Seminars
* Information and Communication Technology
* Job Creation and Empowerment Programs and Workshops
* Monthly Birthday Celebration of Attendees
* Awards and so much more…


"YOUCAT Book" is available at Pauline Bookshops, St. Leo's Ikeja for N 2,300


FACEBOOK:  cyonolhrmaryhomeogba


BLOG:          www.youcatogba.blogspot.com


Now you have a tip of what YOUCAT is all about; ……..wait no more!!  Do not miss out in this great opportunity, make the best out of it, ..cos you have got a lot to gain from the program.


 ….like the saying goes, "make hay while the sun shines".


Message from our Youth Chaplain (Youcat coach) – Rev. Fr. Joseph Ozoh Nwokeforo


 “…….I thank you all for your contributions. It is really not about who takes the credit, every one of you (everybody) is an asset and has something to offer to the world. Let us all have our minds set on the bigger picture. We are building a system and it has to be with you and young minds alike that will keep the vision alive when I am not here. A time will come when i will only provide support by proxy. There will always be youths in the church at all ages, I believe that in carrying everyone along, we will be able to leave a good legacy behind and much more discover younger minds who will carry on when some of you get married, relocate or become too engaged with other tasks….”


Get busy in the Lord’s vineyard because no good deed goes unrewarded.

Ubuntu


Youth - YOUCAT Coach.

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