Members of ECYD make a pledge of friendship with Christ and with each other, to transform the world for Christ. ECYD presents adolescents with an attractive and demanding Christian ideal and lifestyle. ECYD members live their mission by taking advantage of every occasion to collaborate with Christ in making his Kingdom present and by giving witness to an authentic Christian life of self-giving.

The ECYD member walks with their friend Jesus, accompanied by others, sharing a mission and with eyes fixed on the final destination, heaven.