Recognition awards

Publicly acknowledging and honoring outstanding leaders in youth ministry is a key aspect to affirming the gifts and contributions made by all youth and adults at the parish, deanery and diocesan level. When exceptional leaders are recognized for their dedication and service, they receive the affirmation they truly deserve and serve as a model for others to emulate.

In cooperation with the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), the Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will recognize our outstanding leaders at our annual Diocesan Youth Mass to be held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Knoxville at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. The following awards will be presented:

• Discipleship – Parish youth recognition award
  Each parish of the diocese is encouraged to recognize one or two outstanding high school youth of their parish for service to the family, community, school & parish.
• Light of the World – parish adult recognition award
  Each parish of the diocese is encouraged to bestow their gratitude on one or two adults who have faithfully lived out their baptismal call of service through dedication to youth and youth ministry.
• St. Timothy award
  This award is the highest recognition the NFCYM and the diocese confers on a high school youth. It is given to an extraordinary youth who selflessly serves their peers and youth ministry with unwavering commitment and dedication.
• Companions on the Journey award
  This award is the highest recognition the NFCYM and the diocese confers on an adult. It is given to extraordinary adults whose service to youth and youth ministry is truly exceptional.

Diocesan Youth Ministry Advisory Council Installation (DYMAC)
The Diocese of Knoxville is blessed to have a committed group of teens recognized as leaders in their deanery. This outstanding group of individuals have committed to serving the Church in a leadership role by planning and directing many of the activities of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. During the Diocesan Youth Mass these teens will be installed by Most Reverend Richard F. Stika,D.D. ,  Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville recognizing their commitment for the coming year.