YCM provides support, resources and training to assist deaneries and parishes to:

• provide faith development opportunities for children and young people in family, parish and deanery settings
• prepare and catechise children and young people for sacraments
• train and support those who minister to children and young people in family, parish, state school and deanery contexts
• develop and sustain effective coordination of ministry with children and young people
• connect young people with broader church experiences across deanery and Archdiocese, eg World Youth Day