Transform Your Leadership Potential with Catholic Social Teaching and Practice

Program Details:

• Event: Chiangmai Leadership Academy on Catholic Youth Leadership (CAYLA)
• Focus: Catholic Social Teaching and Practice
• Location: IYTC, Chiangmai, Thailand
• Dates: January 20 – January 31, 2025 (12 days)

Why You Should Attend:

The Catholic Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) is a premier program designed to empower Catholic students and youth by enhancing their leadership skills through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). This academy is not just a training program; it’s a movement inspired by Pope Francis’ call for young people to be ‘agents for social change’ and ‘protagonists of the revolution of service and charity’ (Christus Vivit, 174).

What You’ll Gain:

• Leadership Skills: Develop essential leadership capabilities to drive change in your community and beyond.
• Advocacy Training: Learn effective advocacy and campaign strategies aligned with the Rome Commitment for Peace, Justice, and Care for Creation.
• Global Citizenship: Engage with youth leaders from across the Asia Pacific and beyond, fostering a network of global citizens dedicated to social change.

Program Highlights:

• Participatory Learning: Engage in workshops, discussions, and activities that promote collaborative learning and practical implementation of CST.
• Immersion Experience: Participate in an exposure and immersion program near Chiang Mai or Maesot, focusing on critical social issues.
• Chiangmai Catholic Civic Forum: Attend this forum from January 16-18, 2025, for additional insights and networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend:

CAYLA is open to all Catholic youth who represent Catholic student and youth organizations, both nationally and internationally. If you are passionate about peace, justice, and the care of creation, and are committed to the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church, this academy is for you.

Practical Information:

• Registration Fee: 300 USD (includes local transportation, food, and accommodation for 12 days).
• Financial Assistance: Available for participants committed to advocacy and campaigning, especially for the Pax Jubilee Campaign 2025-2027.
• Travel: Arrive in Chiang Mai by January 19, 2025, and depart after February 1, 2025. Participants attending the Chiangmai Catholic Civic Forum should arrive by January 15, 2025.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: October/November 2024
• Announcement of Participants: November 2024
• Orientation Session: November 2024 (via Zoom)
• Preparatory Webinars: November 20, 2024 – January 15, 2025

How to Apply:

To join this transformative program and become a part of the next generation of Catholic leaders, apply now!

Contact Us:

• Coordinator: Mr. William Nokrek, International President of IMCS Pax Romana, International Team
• Email: iytc.imcsap@gmail.com 
• Asia Pacific Coordinators: Mr. Suman Ghale and Ms. Bertha Samponu
• Email: paxromanaimcsap@gmail.com 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact in your community and the world. Register today and be a part of CAYLA 2025!