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DBYC AwardsAwards presented to seniors and adult youth ministry leader for their
leadership and discipleship within their parish, as well as, the diocese as a whole.
Reach out to the Youth office about due dates for nomination packets before DBYC -
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St. Timothy Award
Is presented to graduating seniors who are actively seeking to develop deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. These youth have given of their time, talents, and spiritual gifts in making their parish youth group strong in faith and their community.
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Youth Nomination RequirementsNomination packets will be considered for all four youth awards.
- Nominees must be a senior in high school and have a minimum of three years of service in their parish and youth group.
- All nominations must be made on the official nomination form. If you have a computer and would like to duplicate the form please do so, but try to use the same fonts. Please answer all questions in this packet for the nominated person to have a fair chance in receiving this award.
- Parishes can nominate more than one youth. Each nomination must have a minimum of five recommendation letters. List on the cover sheet the five letters you would like the awards committee to strongly consider but include all the nomination letters.
- All nomination packets must be turned into the Office of Youth Ministry as a single completed packet. All nomination packets must be completed and turned into Office of Youth Ministry by the deadline stated in the convention packet.
- Youth may be nominated only once during their years of service so please take the time and effort in making their nomination packet complete.
- All nomination packets become the property of the Office of Youth Ministry and will not be duplicated or returned to the winner or any persons, including the nominator, or parish. Please make needed copies before you turn in the packet. No exceptions to this rule will be made.
- All pages should be typed and put into a three ring binder. Please do not each page in a plastic sleeve.
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Brenda Sargent Award
Named in memoriam to Brenda D. Sargent who worked tirelessly in the youth office as an advocate for our youth. This award is presented to a female, graduating senior for being a backbone to her Parish and youth group; in the trenches accomplishing what needs to be done with a servant's heart and willing spirit. Her hard work and dedication continues to serve as an example to her peers and her parish.
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Bragg Moore AwardNamed in honor of our first Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry, this award is presented to a male, graduating senior for being a backbone to his Parish and youth group; in the trenches accomplishing what needs to be done with a servant's heart and willing spirit. His hard work and dedication continues to serve as an example to his peers and his parish.
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Ann Riviera Faith Through Service Award
This award is sponsored by the staff of Catholic CharitiesSeeks to recognize a graduating teen who is a quiet servant of Christ, who shares their faith through kindness and service to others, and who believes that service to others is our Christian responsibility. Contributions to the Ann Rivera Faith Through Service award may be sent to Catholic Charities, 1450 North Street, Gulfport, MS 39507.
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Ananias Companion on the Journey Award
Is presented to Adult(s) who have accompanied our youth on their path to discipleship. This annual diocesan award is given to select adults for their long term commitment to youth ministry in their parish or diocese. These adults have given more than their time. They have been consistent examples of their Catholic faith, as well as shown leadership and service both to and with young people they serve.
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Adult Nomination Requirements
- Nominees must have a minimum of five years of service in youth ministry. (Recognizing that many adults minister to high school age youth, nomination of parish high school catechist, youth advisors, teachers, coaches, as well as pastors, associate pastors, DRE’s, Confirmation Coordinators are all eligible for nomination.)
- All nominations must be made on the official nomination form. If you would like to duplicate the form please do so, but try to use the same fonts.
- Parishes can nominate more than one adult. Each nomination much have a minimum of five recommendation letters. List on the cover sheet the fives letters you would like the awards committee to strongly consider first.
- All nomination materials must be turned into the Office of Youth Ministry as a single completed packet. All nomination packets must be completed and turned into the Office of Youth Ministry by the deadline stated in the convention packet.
- Adults can be nominated more than once during their years of service, but only receive the award one time.
- All nomination packets become the property of the Office of Youth ministry and will not be duplicated or returned to the winner or any other persons, including the nominator, or parish. Please make needed copies before you turn in the packet. No exceptions to this rule will be made.
- All pages should be typed and put into a three ring binder. Do not put each page in a plastic sleeve.
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Any member of a parish or school can submit a youth or adult for these awards so long as the award packet is completed correctly and we can get in touch with the nominator. There are steps to be taken if your nominee is selected and we rely on the nominator to help us coordinate those actions.
Since we can only select a limited number of award recipients; if your youth is not selected by our panel committee, we encourage you to share with your youth the nominations you gathered after our conference to show them just how much your parish community appreciates their support.
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