AYLT Application Form

Deadline: Monday, July 17, 2023
- The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  This form is to be filled out by youth in grades 10-12 at parishes within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Participation on the leadership team is a very important commitment and should not be considered lightly. It requires being an evangelizer of our faith, attendance at regularly scheduled meetings and Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team events, and most importantly being an active witness to the love of Jesus Christ. Before you apply, consider other commitments (sports teams, parish youth ministry, schoolwork, etc.) and please prayerfully discern if you are willing to accept this commitment. Please note, spots are not guaranteed and applications must be submitted by the deadline.
  
  All applicants are expected to attend the LITE 2023 Retreat. Learn more here: LITE 2023
  These forms will be sent to your Youth Minister and Pastor for final approval.
  
  Applicants will be notified of acceptance by August 7th.
  
  2023-2024 Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team (AYLT) Applicant Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Parish: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  List Parish if "OTHER" Please enter valid data.
  
  Pastor Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Pastor Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Youth Minister Full Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Youth Minister Email Please enter an email address.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Date of Birth: (MM-DD-YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Cell Phone: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  School: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Grade Level (2023-2024): REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Year of HS Graduation: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  T-Shirt Size: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Polo Shirt Size: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Please answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences.
  
  Describe your current involvement in all parish and youth ministry activities: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Please list school, parish or other organizations in which you have held a leadership role: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Please list all extracurricular activities you will be involved in this coming year: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What leadership qualities or skills do you have that you feel would benefit the Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Parent/Guardian Information
  
  Parent Guardian #1:
  
  Parent/Guardian #1 Full Name: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Parent/Guardian #1 Cell Phone: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Parent Guardian #2:
  
  Parent/Guardian #2 Full Name: Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Parent/Guardian #2 Cell Phone: Please enter valid data.
  
  Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team Expectations
  
  Please carefully read the following expectations for Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team members:
  
  AYLT members should actively seek to grow in faith. Faithful participation in Sunday Mass and parish religious education programs are essential. Other efforts at personal faith growth are encouraged, e.g. Scripture reading, independent study.
  
  Members are expected to remain active in their parish youth group and understand serving on AYLT as an opportunity to represent the archdiocese to their youth group and help it continue to grow.
  
  Members should be comfortable and knowledgeable enough to talk about the Catholic faith with others and be willing to lead small group discussion, prayer, and faith-sharing experiences. We will also help you to grow in these areas.
  
  Members must participate in regular meetings of the team. Meetings usually take place monthly at various parishes within the Archdiocese of Washington. Members are expected to participate in at least 75% of the meetings. Team members should come to meetings prepared to actively exchange ideas and be involved in the planning process.
  
  Members are expected to participate in scheduled archdiocesan events e.g. Mass and Rally for Life, LITE retreat and other important events that calls for AYLT representation. Dates for these events are set at the beginning of the year. Meetings/trainings may need to be added as needed per each event. Participation in an event means from start to finish. Attending part or even most of an event is not sufficient. We start together and finish together.
  
  Members of AYLT represent the youth of the archdiocese and serve as a Catholic Christian witness to them. We are observed both in and outside of diocesan youth ministry settings and must live a lifestyle that reflects that status as role model. High standards of moral conduct are expected. Improper sexual activity, drug and/or alcohol use, and inappropriate websites or web postings are examples of unacceptable behavior that will result in removal from AYLT.
  
  Parental support for the work of team members is important. AYLT membership should not be taken lightly, while service on the team is fun and rewarding, it is also hard work and a serious commitment of time and energy. Potential AYLT members should discuss the information above thoroughly with parents before making a decision to be considered for appointment. Your signature below indicates that you understand and agree to all the statements above.
  
  I Agree Please select this field.
  
  AYLT Applicant Initials: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Parent/Guardian of AYLT Applicant: I have read the requirements and expectations of the Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team and agree to support my son/daughter in this leadership role. I hereby give my permission for my son/daughter to apply and serve on the team. I understand that my son/daughter will be expected to attend meetings and participate in youth diocesan events.
  
  I Agree Please select this field.
  
  Parent/Guardian Initials: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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AYLT Application Form

2023-2024 Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team (AYLT) Applicant Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team Expectations

Please carefully read the following expectations for Archdiocesan Youth Leadership Team members:

AYLT members should actively seek to grow in faith. Faithful participation in Sunday Mass and parish religious education programs are essential. Other efforts at personal faith growth are encouraged, e.g. Scripture reading, independent study.

Members are expected to remain active in their parish youth group and understand serving on AYLT as an opportunity to represent the archdiocese to their youth group and help it continue to grow.

Members should be comfortable and knowledgeable enough to talk about the Catholic faith with others and be willing to lead small group discussion, prayer, and faith-sharing experiences. We will also help you to grow in these areas.