Traditionally, ACYOA Day is a parish event held—on Palm Sunday—for the purpose of focusing attention on the organization, its members and its role in the local church community. This often takes the form of a banquet and program to celebrate the ACYOA and draw attention to its accomplishments, promote its programs or honor individuals who have made an impact on the youth of the Church.  Additionally, Central Council members travel to different parishes within the Diocese on Palm Sunday to speak about the purpose and mission of the ACYOA.

Here are some ideas on how to commemorate ACYOA Day in your parish:

• Have a separate collection during church services to donate to youth activities in your parish.
• Honor ACYOA alumni in your parish.
• Have ACYOA members participate in the Divine Liturgy and help with other duties – the Kiss of Peace, singing in the choir, greeting parishioners, passing the collection plate.
• Honor an individual who has dedicated many years to youth ministry.
• Set up an ‘ACYOA table’ at fellowship hour with pictures and information about upcoming events to recruit new members.
• Have all ACYOA members recite the pledge and the prayer of the ACYOA during fellowship hour.