Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry - The Eagle of the Cross The Eagle of the Cross from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is the highest recognition for a Diocese to confer on a youth. It is given to extraordinary youth, who selflessly serve their peers and youth ministry in unwavering commitment and dedication. The Award consists of an Eagle centered on a Cross attached to a gold and blue ribbon. The Eagle of the Cross is given annually in the Diocese of Youngstown to high school juniors and seniors who show particular zeal in the improvement of their parish youth ministry program, high school ministry teams or other ministries within the Diocese. The nominees must be Catholic, and exemplify the qualities of moral integrity, prayer, good works and Christian leadership. Nominations for the Eagle of the Cross may come from anyone: parish staff, high school personnel, parishioners, family members or peers. Each nominator must write an essay addressing the nominee's participation in parish and high school youth ministry programs, as well as providing examples of the qualities mentioned above. The award is not geared toward quantitative service hours, but to the integrity of the individual and how well they are perceived as an outstanding Catholic Christian. Eagle of the Cross Tenth Anniversary Reunion on May 18th, 2-5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Memo to Awardees Awardees Update Forms Click Here to view the 2007 Eagle of the Cross Awards Recipients Click Here to view the 2006 Eagle of the Cross Awards Recipients Click Here to view the 2004 Eagle of the Cross Awards Recipients Click Here to view the 2002 Eagle of the Cross Awards Recipients EOC Nomination Form 2007 Return to Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry