Values Guide Decsion-Making for NFCYM and NCYC

NFCYM Organizational Values

In response to the Gospel, and in pursuit of its mission and vision, NFCYM acts in accord with, and promotes these organizational values:

• The dignity and giftedness of each person
• The gifts and charisms of young people
• The richness of diversity
• The challenge of justice and peace
• The wisdom of shared leadership

“Victory Park” Thematic Park Exhibit Values

The NFCYM Youth Events Management Committee, which oversees the development of NCYC, has established value statements for the NCYC’s Thematic Park. Within the overall thematic park values are a set of values to guide the selection and placement of all exhibitors participating in the 2011 NCYC.

Exhibitors value participation in NCYC as an opportunity to energize, evangelize, and be present to our young church in a way that affirms and celebrates who they are and invites them to grow in their faith through active participation in the life and mission of the church. Ideally, an NCYC exhibitor meets all of the following criteria:

1. Exhibitor’s mission and resources reflect the values of the Catholic Church and NFCYM.
2. Exhibitor’s resources equip participants for Christian discipleship.
3. Exhibitor acts as a good and responsible steward of resources.
4. Exhibitor provides and encourages an engaging, educational/catechetical, and interactive space that is youth-friendly, fun, and festive.
5. Exhibitor reflects the diversity of the church and local community.
6. Exhibitor seeks out socially-responsible (i.e., free trade companies/nonsweatshop) sources for their promotional materials and items.

In selecting and placing exhibitors, NFCYM values the utilization of exhibit space to reflect a priority for (1) members, (2) nonprofit organizations, (3) education and informational organizations, and (4) retailers.