To empower youth to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."

Matthew 28:19-20

To lead youth into a full participation in the Catholic faith community.

"As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ.  For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit."

1 Corinthians 12:12-13

To foster real, personal growth in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

"And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ, so that we may no longer be infants, tossed by waves and swept along by every wind of teaching arising from human trickery, from their cunning in the interests of deceitful scheming.  Rather, living the truth in love, we should grow in every way into him who is the head, Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, with the proper functioning of each part, brings about the body's growth and builds itself up in love."

Ephesians 4:11-16

Program Components

Advocacy

Supporting the youth not only through our speech, but in action throughout parish and community life.

Catechesis

Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek katEchEsis, from katEchein to teach

Community Life (Fellowship)

Support the youth in their particular roles in the community, such as attending sporting events in which they participate, visiting them at their jobs, and/or attending community events with them. 

Evangelization

Support our sharing, teaching, and learning with the Gospel.  Not only this, but live the Gospel.

Justice & Service (Ministry)

Through regular service opportunities, allow youth to see the impact of social justice and instill a lifelong commitment to charity and philanthropy.

Leadership Development (Discipleship)

Involve youth in retreats and camps that will develop leadership skills they can use in peer ministry, becoming participants in Jr. High Core, and High School Core.

Pastoral Care

Care, counsel, and guide youth to the presence of Jesus Christ, challenging them to accept his call and plan for them.

Prayer & Worship

Be present and participate in prayer and worship ministry not only during mass, but outside of mass.