“I promise to be a faithful member of the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, to promote development of myself as a whole person, to promote service to others, and to encourage spiritual growth in our members.”
Starting a JCDA Court under the sponsorship of a senior court is a great way to support girls and young women in their Catholic faith and provide adult guidance, mentorship and encourage participation in spiritual and charitiable activity.
Please encourage your local court to appoint a Youth/JCDA Advisor and move forward to the institution of a JCDA court in your parish! Remember that Jesus said, "Bring the children to me."
To start a JCDA Court click on the JCDA New Local Court application below.
If you are a State Officer, you may wish to start a State JCDA Court. Click on JCDA State Court Application below.
JCDA New Local Court Application
JCDA State Court Application
Click on the two links below for 2025 JCDA Scholarship Applications
National JCDA Scholarship Application - 2025
JCDA and Youth Scholarship (8th Grader entering 9th Grade Catholic School) - 2025
Medical Release
Join the JCDA Email Tree
For more information, contact Youth/JCDA Chairmen Yvette Griego, [email protected]
Formed in 1926, the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas have a rich history. Click on the photo below of the former "Juniorettes" (for girls as young as age 6) for a brief pictorial history of the Juniors.