Youth Ambassador Leadership Program

Forming young Haitian Catholic adults as faithful bridges between the Church, their parish, and the broader civic community — equipping them to bear public witness to the Gospel through informed civic engagement, in fidelity to the Magisterium and the mission of the National Center.

Week 1 — The Christian in the World: A Pastoral Charge

Prerecorded session by Bishop Fabre-Jeune. The call of the Christian to engage the world with faith and courage.

Week 2 — Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching

The core principles of Catholic social teaching and their application to civic life and community engagement.

Week 3 — Identity and Heritage: Faith and the Haitian Diaspora

Haitian identity, Catholic faith, and the legacy of those who came before. Who are we and where do we come from?

Week 4 — Civic Engagement, Advocacy, and the Common Good

Voter education, civic advocacy, community organizing, and how to engage government with a Catholic moral framework.

Week 5 — Leadership, Communication, and Public Witness

Public speaking, digital leadership, representing the NCHA and your parish with integrity in public and civic settings.

Week 6 — Sent Forth: The Ambassador’s Mission & Capstone Briefing

Prerecorded session by Bishop Fabre-Jeune. The commissioning and preparation for the civic engagement project presentation.