Strategic Plan for Hispanic Young Adult Ministry

Great dreams need a Plan

“Signs of the Times” http://www.hispanic.maryland.gov/

• Maryland’s Hispanic population has increased by 65 percent in last 8 yrs.

“Signs of the Times” http://www.hispanic.maryland.gov/

• Maryland’s Hispanic population has increased by 65 percent in last 8 yrs.

• Growth centered in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties (60%)

“Signs of the Times” http://www.hispanic.maryland.gov/

• Maryland’s Hispanic population has increased by 65 percent in last 8 yrs.

• Growth centered in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties (60%)

• However, Frederick and Washington counties, in Western Maryland, had the highest percentage increase in their Hispanic population for the eight-year period.

From a “moment” to a plan

DYYAM met w/ Bishop to form representative committee – young adult leaders– clergy & religious – diocesan personelle

Goal= to make plan a living reality, “a people’s plan”

Planning Committee

The goal: To welcome and to evangelize Hispanic young adults

A Plan for all

Four Goals based on “Vision and Mission”

1) Ministry of Collaboration & Communion

Four Goals based on “Vision and Mission”

1) Ministry of Collaboration & Communion

2) Liturgy & Prayer Life

Four Goals based on “Vision and Mission”

1) Ministry of Collaboration & Communion

2) Liturgy & Prayer Life3) Formation

Four Goals based on “Vision and Mission”

1) Ministry of Collaboration & Communion

2) Liturgy & Prayer Life3) Formation4) Mission

Next Steps

• Regional meetings• Y.A. Council• Diocesan Offices

We need your help!

We need your help!

1)Read the Plan

We need your help!

1)Read the Plan2)Identify liaisons

We need your help!

1)Read the Plan2)Identify liaisons3)Call forth leadership

Diocese will provide support of leadership.

Strategic Plan for Hispanic Young Adult Ministry

Georgina K. VacaCoordinator of Hispanic Y.A. and Youth Minsitry

(443) 263-1941