Vision Statement

Exemplary families are the torch bearers of the Church tomorrow.

Bylaw of Young Couples Apostolate Introduction

• Young Couples Apostolate (YCA) is a key commission of the Diocese of
• Strongly encouraged by His Excellency Mar Sebastian
• This bylaw serves as a uniform guideline for all

Management Structure (Diocese Level)

Director YCA

Appointed priest for 3 years.

Assistant Director

Layperson nominated/elected from any parish.

Central Diocesan Team

One couple nominated from each of the seven Forane churches.

Governing Body in Parishes s Eucharistic Centers

• President (Man)
• Vice Presidents (Couple)
• General Secretary (Woman)
• Joint Secretaries (Couple)
• Treasurer
• Three Nominated Couples 

Term: 1 year, renewable once.

Membership

• Only sacramentally married
• Couples within 10 years of marriage are encouraged to

Annual Feast

• Feast of Gianna Molla, patron saint of YCA.
• Celebrated annually on April 28 or the following

Vision

To be the foremost fellowship of young couples, delivering pastoral care, social sharing, and building a helping community.

Motto

Fellowship, social bonding, and promoting model couples who live and preach the Gospel (Mark 16:15).

Mission

To refresh and repair family relationships in Jesus Christ, relying on sacramentally married couples and Catholic principles.

Core Values:  RESPECT

• Respect
• Equality
• Sincerity
• Positivity
• Empathy
• Constancy
• Teamwork

Objectives s Strategies

Objective 1

Establish YCA in all parishes by March 2022.

Strategies:

• Training and awareness
• Enrol at least ten young couples per

Objective 2

Encourage newly married couples to stay active in parish life.

Strategies:

• Immediate enrollment post-marriage.
• Formal welcome and introduction to parish

Objective 3

Reduce divorces among Catholic couples.

Strategies:

• Identify and mediate
• Appreciate exemplary

Objective 4

Post-marriage induction programs for couples within 2 years of marriage.

Strategies:

• Categorize couples by
• Organize workshops and

Objective 5

Annual Diocesan YCA convention.

Strategies:

• Motivate participation and share case studies of ideal

Objective 6

Support during pregnancy.

Strategies:

• Medical and moral
• Peer visits and parish
• Baptism

Objective 7

Celebrate marriage vows.

Strategies:

• Monthly anniversary
• Share mementos and

Objective 8

Develop value-based volunteers by March 2024.

Strategies:

• Training on parenting, education,
• Encourage community

Conclusion

• Diocese of Mandya supports your journey
• Aim of married life: give love and
• Mutual prayer support
• Deepen faith and accept family hardships
• Help children choose vocations
• Grow in fellowship with sincere friends
• Receive and adapt sacramental blessings
• Wishing you peace, joy, and blessings ahead