The established organizational structure of Swiss Catholic Youth, grouped by purpose and responsibility.
These descriptions define intended responsibilities. They do not prove that every division is already staffed, active or publicly represented. No division leaders or members are identified yet.
Direction, principles, doctrine and legal responsibility.
Responsible for long-term planning, organizational development, expansion, coordination and strategic objectives. It evaluates opportunities, identifies weaknesses and develops plans to strengthen the organization across regions and countries.
Develops and examines the organization’s political philosophy, principles and institutional vision, including constitutional monarchy, subsidiarity, distributism, corporatism and the relationship between tradition, authority and society. Political positions are organizational views, not Church doctrine.
Studies and communicates Catholic doctrine, theology, philosophy, Church history, liturgy and the lives of the saints. It supports religious education, theological accuracy and the preservation of Catholic traditions.
Coordinates legal compliance, statutes, contracts, member rights, assembly requirements and international questions with qualified legal professionals. It is not a substitute for licensed legal advice.
Writing, visual culture, public communication and formation.
Produces official documents, speeches, declarations, essays, publications, historical texts and organizational communications while maintaining consistent terminology and editorial quality.
Responsible for heraldry, flags, emblems, visual identity, architecture, traditional art and cultural preservation. It maintains source, licensing and approval records for creative work.
Manages the public website, social media, announcements, press communications, campaigns and public relations. Official publication remains subject to review and approval.
Organizes courses, lectures, reading programs, workshops and educational resources across theology, philosophy, history, economics, science and civic responsibility.
Responsible stewardship, practical charity and lawful event support.
Develops economic proposals and oversees authorized financial projects, fundraising, merchandise and resources. Financial access and decisions require explicit authorization, transparent controls and auditability.
The uniformed, unarmed honor, discipline and protection division. Its authorized responsibilities may include ceremonial presence, physical training, martial-arts discipline, first aid, evacuation assistance and protection of participants during approved events.
Protection without aggression. The division has no police powers, conducts no offensive operations, carries no weapons and does not independently confront political opponents. Work at churches or religious events requires explicit permission.
Coordinates charitable activities, community assistance, voluntary work and support for vulnerable people through local initiatives and cooperation with qualified charitable institutions.
Records, geographic coordination and internal operations.
Manages membership records, applications, official correspondence, internal documentation, schedules and administrative procedures with privacy-aware access controls.
Coordinates cantonal, regional and international representatives, local groups and communication between verified regional contacts and the central organization.
Coordinates internal structure, role assignments, division management, task distribution and operational efficiency so that responsibilities remain clear and divisions cooperate effectively.
Each division is designed to receive a private, permission-controlled workspace once the secure backend is implemented.
Divisio Regionalis coordinates geography. Divisio Organizationis coordinates internal operations. Divisio Strategica determines longer-term direction. These responsibilities remain separate to prevent competing authority.