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2023 St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction
When: Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2:00 pm CST (candidates should arrive by 1:30pm CST)
Where: St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville
Who: Recipients of this distinction along with their family members are encouraged to attend
Where: St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville
Who: Recipients of this distinction along with their family members are encouraged to attend
Due Dates/Deadlines:
- Parishes should complete the online nomination form by Friday, February 17, 2023 to ensure that a plaque, letters, and certificate are available for the ceremony. See online application link below.
- Letters should be received by the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry by mail or email (see below) by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Purpose
The purpose of the Saint Maria Goretti Youth Distinction is to recognize young people for their outstanding faith, service, and dedication to the mission of the Catholic Church in their local community. This distinction helps to encourage youth on their path to holiness. The distinction is celebrated with Mass along with a ceremony to recognize each individual that receives it.
The purpose of the Saint Maria Goretti Youth Distinction is to recognize young people for their outstanding faith, service, and dedication to the mission of the Catholic Church in their local community. This distinction helps to encourage youth on their path to holiness. The distinction is celebrated with Mass along with a ceremony to recognize each individual that receives it.
Eligibility
Any high school student who actively strives to live out his/her Catholic faith is eligible to receive this distinction. It is recommended that a parish honor juniors or seniors in high school. However, grade or age should not be the sole determinant in selecting those to be honored.
It is highly encouraged that each parish nominate no more than two individuals, preferably one boy and one girl. You may also have just one nomination. Contact Jeremy at jgoebel@evdio.org if you have more than two people that you would like to nominate.
Parish involvement should be heavily considered as a criteria for the recipient chosen. However, this is a recognition of the youth’s involvement in other aspects of life, including family, parish, community, and school.
It is highly encouraged that each parish nominate no more than two individuals, preferably one boy and one girl. You may also have just one nomination. Contact Jeremy at jgoebel@evdio.org if you have more than two people that you would like to nominate.
Parish involvement should be heavily considered as a criteria for the recipient chosen. However, this is a recognition of the youth’s involvement in other aspects of life, including family, parish, community, and school.
A parish representative will complete the application form prior to sending letters. The online application must be completed prior to the deadline of February 17, 2023. All letters should arrive electronically or through the mail by March 1, 2023. Click the Online Application button below to begin.
Letters
Please read carefully as slight changes have been made for letter requirements from past years. Also, an option has been added for letters to be emailed OR mailed in.
Four letters in total are required. Please do not submit more than 4 letters per person (e.g., extras from grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). Additional letters should be shared with recipients as part of a family celebration.
Four letters in total are required. Please do not submit more than 4 letters per person (e.g., extras from grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). Additional letters should be shared with recipients as part of a family celebration.
- Required: Pastor, Priest, or Pastoral Life Coordinator (only one letter, please)
- 3 other letters can come from ANY of the following parties: Parent (one or both is fine), Catechist, DRE / PCL, Youth Minister, scoutmaster a member of the civic community, a school teacher, band director, coach, advisor, principal, etc.
- Letters should be received by me via email or mail by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Cost: There is a $25 fee for each individual recipient. The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry asks parishes to help with a small portion of the costs necessary to honor these youth: Please do not ask youth to pay this fee. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Mail checks to the Diocese of Evansville with a memo for who the check is for.
Notification of Candidates: Each of the recipients will be notified that they have been chosen to receive this award by February 28, 2023. Please RSVP the number of family members attending by emailing Marilyn Durchholz (mdurchholz@evdio.org) or by calling 812-424-5536 no later than March 6th, 2023. |