DYMAC 2021-22

Diocesan Youth Ministry Advisory Council – DYMAC

DYMAC is like no other group I have ever been a part of. It has increased my leadership skills and introduced me to wonderful friends who are like family. 25 /25 would sign up again. – Juan Sandoval, Chattanooga Deanery Rep

The Diocesan Youth Ministry Advisory Council, or DYMAC, is composed of teenagers from throughout the Diocese of Knoxville who with the guidance of Deanery Coordinators of Youth Ministry and the Diocesan Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry plan entire youth events, such as summer God Camps, Catholic Youth Camp (CYC), Winter Middle School Retreat, the Diocesan Youth Mass and trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference. DYMAC is responsible for planning and implementing these events from start to finish including such areas as icebreakers, menus, t-shirts,  activities, retreat themes, and so much more! In addition to DYMAC meetings, serving on DYMAC is a year long commitment to participate in parish youth ministry,  monthly deanery meetings and a variety of diocesan and deanery youth events.

DYMAC is  awesome, enjoy yourself, make new friends, and most importantly grow in your faith, you will love it! – Lily Deinhart, Cumberland Mountain Deanery Rep.

The Diocese of Knoxville is divided into four deaneries: Smoky Mountain, Cumberland Mountain, Five Rivers, and Chattanooga. Each of these deaneries chooses representatives to serve on DYMAC. These representatives get feedback from their parish and deanery to bring to DYMAC, and then take the results of the DYMAC meetings back to their parishes to discuss the plans and events. This way, as much of the diocese as possible has a hand in planning the events.

While you’ll have a great time, focus and you’ll do amazing things. – Noah Goodson, Smoky Mountain Deanery Rep

DYMAC  is what you make of it. The perfect combination of fellowship, fun, and productivity. The events are all in your hands. – Michaela Guice, Chattanooga Deanery Rep.

DYMAC,really helps you grow spiritually. It also helps you gain many new leadership, teamwork, communication, and social skills. Be ready for the BEAST (pizza) – Luis Reynoso , Five Rivers Deanery Rep.

Serving on DYMAC you will…

• Represent your parish and deanery to the Diocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Pastoral Juvenil Ministry
• Plan, lead, and evaluate diocesan activities and events
• Communicate with other teens and Coordinators of Youth Ministry about diocesan or deanery events
• Advise Coordinators of Youth Ministry and the Diocesan Director of Youth,Young Adult and Pastoral Juvenil Ministry about resources or any concerns
• Develop youth ministry in parishes and high schools

The following information may be helpful as you decide this may be something for you to be a part of:
Discernment Process – Could God Be Calling Me ?
Things I wish I had known before I started DYMAC

Please complete DYMAC application 2021 and return it and a ½ – 1 page biography to your Deanery Coordinator of Youth Ministry by May 7, 2021. Print clearly or type. If you have any questions, please call your Deanery Coordinator or our Diocesan Director of Youth, Young Adult and Pastoral Juvenil Ministry, Brittany Garcia (865) 584-3307 ext. 5761

WE REQUEST THAT YOU PROVIDE TWO RECOMMENDATION LETTERS ONE OF WHICH MUST BE FROM YOUR PARISH PRIEST, DEACON, OR COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY.

Inform the person writing the recommendation letter to e-mail or mail it directly to your Deanery Coordinator of Youth Ministry at least one week prior to your deanery discernment/interview.

Dates, names and addresses are on last page of application. 

DYMAC Scheduled Meetings for 2021 and 2022

Meetings are an important part of leadership training, planning, and team building. Attendance expected at all meetings.

Aug. 28, 2021 – DYMAC meeting via Zoom 10-11:15 a.m.

Sept. 18, 2021 DYMAC meeting and leadership training 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 23, 2021 Diocesan Youth Mass & DYMAC commissioning at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 5 p.m.

Nov. 6, 2021 - DYMAC meeting 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Dec. 11, 2021 – DYMAC Advent Party 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Jan. 15, 2022 – DYMAC meeting 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Feb. 19, 2022 – DYMAC meeting 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

March 26, 2022 – DYMAC meeting 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

April 30, 2022 – DYMAC meeting 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

May 14, 2022 – DYMAC final meeting 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.