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Archdiocesan Youth Council

The Archdiocesan Youth Council (AYC) is a diverse group of high school teens from across the Archdiocese of Hartford selected to be the voice of the young Church to the Archbishop, priests and deacons, youth and campus ministers and the parishes at large!

Our Mission

By providing leadership, formation, and community, the AYC aims to give adolescents a voice for the young church to the Archbishop of Hartford, become missionary disciples and help facilitate programming for the youth of the Archdiocese.

High School Teens: We Need YOUR Voice Heard!

  • Responsibilities
  • Eligibility
  • Time Commitment
  • Attend AYC Workshop & Retreat Day and AYC Commissioning Mass (Both held at Pastoral Center – 467 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002 – See Important Dates below.).
  • Attend monthly formation meetings (mainly weeknights; location: Saint Dominic Church (Saint Luke Parish) – 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington, CT 06489).
  • Inform the Archdiocese on numerous topics for events for youth, volunteers and Youth Ministers.
  • Provide support for Archdiocesan Youth Ministry events.
  • Remain active as a missionary disciple, leader and role model within your parish.
  • Active, practicing Catholic
  • Confirmed or preparing for confirmation
  • Currently in 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2026
  • A role model to peers
  • One Year (July 2026 – May 2027).
  • Attend monthly formation meetings and annual retreat.
  • Attend mass weekly.
  • Receive the sacrament of reconciliation once a month or as often as possible.
  • Remain active in ministry at your parish.

Applications for the 2026-2027 Archdiocesan Youth Council are Closed.

Please pray for the young men and women serving on the council. To inquire about serving on the council in 2027-2028, please email Joshua Kay at Joshua.Kay@aohct.org

  • Saturday, August 15, 2026 – The 2026-2027 AYC will begin their term at the AYC Retreat & Workshop Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The retreat will be held at the Pastoral Center (467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT, 06002). This is a mandatory event for all council members.
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026 – There will be a Commissioning Mass for the 2026-2027 AYC Members on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Pastoral Center (467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT, 06002). Mass will be at 4:00 p.m. and dinner will follow at 5:00 p.m. Families and friends of councilmembers will also be invited. This is a mandatory event for all council members.
  • You can find the monthly AYC Member Meeting Schedule (opens to a PDF of schedule) here.

Questions?

If you need more information, or have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Joshua Kay

Associate Director of Youth & Young Adults
Joshua.Kay@aohct.org | 860-541-6491 ext. 2664