Dearest Chaplains, Chaplain Assistants, and Youth Leaders:
Building on the achievements from the past three years’ championships, the National Executive Committee invites all Chapters and Leagues of Chapters to begin preparing for VEYM 2026 Student Curriculum Championship/Thi Đua Chương Trình Thăng Tiến Đoàn Sinh. Our fourth championship will take place in the sunshine state of Florida this year. All Leagues of Chapters are invited to provide opportunities for Chapters and encourage youth members to prepare and participate in local competitions leading up to the championship.
What: VEYM 2026 Student Curriculum Championship
Who: 1 Companion/Nghĩa Sĩ and 1 Knight of the Eucharists/Hiệp Sĩ nominated by each League of Chapters.
Knight of the Eucharists/Hiệp Sĩ who will turn 18 between March and August 2026 and have not attended Youth Leader Level I training camp are eligible to participate. Affiliated chapter or participants must be in good standing and compliant with VEYM guidelines. To allow opportunities for other members to participate, winners from 2023/2024/2025 will not be eligible to participate.
Where: Giáo Xứ Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam (4000 43rd Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714)
*Nearest airport code with transportation accommodations, “TPA” or “PIE”
When: 05:00PM September 4th,2006 – 12:00PM September 6th, 2026
Important: All participating members MUST be present at 05:00PM in proper VEYM uniform to register and go through championship orientation. Failure to be present at 05:00PM in proper VEYM uniform will disqualify registered members.
How: Trivia style questions with timer on the following five categories:
-Thánh Kinh / Weekly Gospels from September 2025 to June 2026
-Thánh Thể / Wonders of the Mass Video Series
-Phong Trào / VEYM Bylaws (organizational structure), VEYM current events, and misc.
-Chuyên Môn / Natural skills (Morse, Semaphore, Knots, Nature Signs, Formation/Nghiêm Tập)
-Sinh Hoạt / Songs
Individual/Team Prizes: 1st place, $500/$1000; 2nd place, $300/$600; 3rd place, $200/$400
Travel Stipend: Travel stipend provided (flight ticket not to exceed $300/person, full lodging and meals) for 1 Companion and 1 Knight of the Eucharist member from each League of Chapters. Encouraging League of Chapters to sponsor their chaperone Youth Leaders.
Nomination Due Date: Each League of Chapters to submit the names of 1 Companion and 1 Knight of the Eucharist member by July 30th, 2026. Further logistic details will be communicated to League of Chapters presidents prior to the championship date.
Inviting all Leagues of Chapters and Chapters to make every possible opportunity for our members to join.
Yours in the Eucharist.–
National Executive Committee/Ban Chấp Hành Trung Ương
Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
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