FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What is AYPA?
A. Anglican Young People’s Association

Q. What is AYPA’s motto?
A. For Christ and the Church

Q. Where was AYPA founded?
A. The AYPA was founded in Canada in 1902 by Rev. Canon Brown, Rector of St. James Church, Ontario

Q. Who founded AYPA in Ghana?
A. Bishop Kojo Aruna Nelson

Q. In which year was the association formed in Ghana?
A. 1951

Q. Which parish was the association first introduced in Ghana?
A. St. Michael and All Angels, Korle Gonno

Q. When was the association formed at the national level?
A. 20th May, 1956

Q. What are the aims of the association?
A. Part one:- General Aims
1. To set before members a way of Christian living in which all their activities are unified in the service of God.
2. To provide a method for organizing Youth activities in the parish.
3. To establish fellowship with other parochial groups throughout the Anglican Communion.
4. To take part in the official youth work of the Anglican Church.
5. To take part in the mission of the Church.

B. Part two:- Particular Aims
The general Aims which sum up the purpose of the Association are achieved by encouraging members:-
1. To take their part in the worship of the Church and to study the Christian Faith.
2. To bear witness to their faith in their daily work and to undertake service for the Church and the Community.
3. To develop within the fellowship of the Church their particular gifts and capabilities.
4. To take the initiative in the running of their branch as a preparation for Christian Leadership in all walks of life.

Q. What are the principles of the association?
A. Worship, Work, Fellowship and Edification

Q. What is the association’s uniform?
A.   1. White shirt with a blue black tie/blouse worn over a blue black trouser/skirt
      2.  Branch, Archdeaconry, Diocesan or National ‘T’ Shirt or Lacoste

Q. What is the association’s identity tool?
A. Membership card

Q. What is the badge of the association?
A. The Badge of the Association is a shield with sacred monogram, CHI RHO and the letters AYPA.

Q. What is a manual?
A. It is a document that contains all relevant information pertaining to the association eg membership, forming a new branch, installation of officers etc

Q. What is the constitution?
A. The rules and regulations that govern the administration and existence of the AYPA are found in the constitution of the Association. This constitution was drawn by all members of the association and was first promulgated in 1986.The current constitution we have is the third review of the initial document.

Q. Who is an AYPA member?
A. 1.  A member is any baptized person of the Anglican Communion aged 12 and upwards and who has committed him/herself to the aims and principles of the association
     2. Must serve a satisfactory probation of at least 6 months to be considered a full member of the association
     3. A member must pay all dues and contributions
     4. Must attend all meetings, activities and programmes of the association

Q. What is the organizational structure of the association?
A. 1. The Parish Branch
    2. District/Archdeaconry
    3. Diocese
    4. National

Q. What forms the executive structure of the association?
A. 1. President
    2. Vice President
    3. Secretary
    4. Assistant Secretary
    5. Treasurer
    6. Organizer
    7. Other portfolios

Q. What are the various executive councils?
A. 1. National Executive Council
     2. Diocesan Executive Council
     3. Archdeaconry Executive Council
     4. Branch Executive Council

Q. When are conferences held for the various levels of leadership for the association?
A. Conferences are held biennially in this order
     1. National - August
     2. Diocesan - September
     3. Archdeaconry - October
     4. Branch - November