Since 1981, the Diocese of Charlotte has maintained an annual commitment to the leadership development of its youth by way of an annual, weeklong leadership institute. As a pilot diocese of the “Christian Leadership Institute” or “CLI,” of the then Center for Youth Ministry Development, the Diocese of Charlotte was – and remains – on the cutting edge of Catholic youth leadership. Over the years, the Charlotte Diocese has continuously worked to revitalize its youth leadership institute through the introduction of the pairing of current leadership skills and theories and sound Catholic teaching and practice.