The YCNA leadership program empowers young adults to cultivate enduring skills that help them navigate daily life and overcome challenging situations with confidence. The program incorporates key aspects of the Focolare spirituality.
Topics include: Learning more about who we are and what we have to give || Fostering a greater self-awareness by discovering talents, gifts, strengths || Dealing with the challenges of failure, suffering || Developing characteristics of leadership || Building relationships || Learning how to welcome other people and respond with love
Activities:
1. The Infinite Mindset – a program of personal growth and leadership that encourages a broader, long-term perspective. It enables us to view life’s challenges and opportunities through a more expansive lens, focusing on sustainable goals and enduring objectives rather than short-term achievements.
Each person discovers a greater self-awareness which builds confidence and paves the way for growth and success. The program is rooted in the foundation of Christian love whose aspects lead towards building a better and more united world. –> Learn more.
2. Conferences & events – opportunities that look at leadership in relation to particular areas of interest.
3. Racial Equity – Creates forums of dialogue to discuss racial issues and personal experiences, turning dialogue and discussion into initiative and action. –> Website.
4. Young Adult Retreats – opportunities to come together and build community.
5. Service trips – working to serve others while discovering a renewed sense of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness. A way to give back, create positive change, and uplift those around you.