Youth Ministry
The Archdiocese of San Francisco supports youth ministry programs that foster the catechesis, moral, and spiritual formation of young people in Middle School through High School.
Our Goals
Guided by the USCCB’s document, Renewing the Vision (1997), our ministry has three goals:
To empower young people (ages 13-17) to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today;
To draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community;
To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
To accomplish these goals, we offer training, community, workshops, resources, retreats, and collaboration opportunities for Youth Ministry Leaders within the Archdiocese, as well as training, retreats, catechetical events, leadership opportunities for youth themselves.
Genuine love is demanding. But its beauty lies precisely in the demands it makes. Only those able to make demands on themselves in the name of love can then demand love from others.
St. John Paul II
ADSF YM CALENDAR
Saturday
Jan 13
8th annual Santo Niño Fiesta
11:00am
The “Santo Nino” (or Holy Child Jesus) is symbol of the birth of Catholicism in the Philippines over 500 years ago when Magellan presented a statute of the Santo Nino to Queen Juana of the Philippine Island of Cebu in 1521.
The Filipino Ministry encourages you to attend our celebration, and to bring your own Santo Nino to receive a special blessing after the Mass.
The Filipino Ministry encourages you to attend our celebration, and to bring your own Santo Nino to receive a special blessing after the Mass.
Address
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gogh Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gogh Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Tuesday
Jan 16
Winter Stillness Retreat
11:30am (01/16) – 10:00am (01/19)
Cost: $400
Villa Maria del Mar is sponsoring, Winter Stillness, a silent retreat from January 16-19, 2024. This retreat will provide an opportunity to rest and renew your spirit. A wonderful way to start the new year after the busy holiday season…
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
Website: https://www.villamariadelmar.org/events
Address
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
Wednesday
Jan 17
Winter Stillness Retreat
11:30am (01/16) – 10:00am (01/19)
Cost: $400
Villa Maria del Mar is sponsoring, Winter Stillness, a silent retreat from January 16-19, 2024. This retreat will provide an opportunity to rest and renew your spirit. A wonderful way to start the new year after the busy holiday season…
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
Website: https://www.villamariadelmar.org/events
Address
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
Thursday
Jan 18
Winter Stillness Retreat
11:30am (01/16) – 10:00am (01/19)
Cost: $400
Villa Maria del Mar is sponsoring, Winter Stillness, a silent retreat from January 16-19, 2024. This retreat will provide an opportunity to rest and renew your spirit. A wonderful way to start the new year after the busy holiday season…
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
Website: https://www.villamariadelmar.org/events
Address
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
Friday
Jan 19
Winter Stillness Retreat
11:30am (01/16) – 10:00am (01/19)
Cost: $400
Villa Maria del Mar is sponsoring, Winter Stillness, a silent retreat from January 16-19, 2024. This retreat will provide an opportunity to rest and renew your spirit. A wonderful way to start the new year after the busy holiday season…
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
This reflective retreat is intended for individuals seeking a personal retreat in silence. Optional communal prayer and Eucharistic liturgy will be available. Please consider joining us as we share a unique and sacred time of stillness together.
Website: https://www.villamariadelmar.org/events
Address
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
21918 East Cliff DriveVilla Maria del Mar
Santa Cruz
California 95062
Saturday
Jan 20
Walk for Life Mass
9:30am
The official Walk for Life Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone– all are welcome. This year’s Mass will feature the St. Brigid School Children’s Choir and adult singers in 10 new sacred music compositions by composer Chris Mueller, directed by renowned cathedral music and choir director Christoph Tietze. The specially composed Walk for Life Mass was commissioned by Archbishop Cordileone with the intent of highlighting the children’s voices of the choir as appropriate for the Walk for Life and its focus on saving the lives of unborn children. The music will be in Latin, Spanish and English.
Media who would like to cover the Walk for Life Mass and Walk for Life, please contact Mary Powers [email protected]. Media must be credentialed.
Media who would like to cover the Walk for Life Mass and Walk for Life, please contact Mary Powers [email protected]. Media must be credentialed.
Address
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco
CA 94109-6686
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco
CA 94109-6686
Walk for Life 20 Year Celebration!
10:45am
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
10:45AM to 12:15PM – Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
Silent No More Awareness Campaign provides testimonies.
11:00AM to 12:30PM – Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
Info Faire: Come visit the vendors at the annual Info Faire
12:30 – 1:30 – Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
Walk for Life Main Event
Rally: 12:30 to 1:30PM. Speakers here
Walk: 1:30PM. Starts at Civic Center Plaza, walking down Market (2 miles)
Walk ends at Embarcadero Plaza.
Letter from the Archbishop encouraging all Catholics to attend.
Some special treats that will happen this year: A ‘selfie’ space at the Info Faire, face painting for kids at the Info Faire, Free books (1 per person) for both kids and adults while supplies last – pick them up at the Walk for Life table at the Info Faire & the Civic Center playground will be open so kids will have a place to play before the Walk begins!
For more information visit www.walkforlifewc.com or call 415‐658‐1793
Media who would like to cover the Walk for Life Mass and Walk for Life, please contact Mary Powers [email protected]. Media must be credentialed.
Thursday
Jan 25
Solemn Vespers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
7:00pm
This year the theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is “You shall love the Lord your God … and your neighbor as yourself.” -Luke 10:27. In recognition of this imperative from Jesus to seek Christian unity, for the 18th year, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Gerasimos will be leading Solemn Vespers together in observance of this annual Prayer for Christian Unity. Archbishop Cordileone will preside and Metropolitan Gerasimos will give the homily.
You are invited to join them for this service of prayer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061. Solemn Vespers will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person: pius.org/stream
Media who would like to cover Vespers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, must be credentialed. Email [email protected].
You are invited to join them for this service of prayer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061. Solemn Vespers will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person: pius.org/stream
Media who would like to cover Vespers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, must be credentialed. Email [email protected].
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City
California 94061
St. Pius X Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City
California 94061
Saturday
Jan 27
Stella Maris Academy Gala
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: 150
Join the Stella Maris Academy Mardi Gras Gala on January 27th, 2024. Keynote speaker and Honoree Fr. Joseph Illo celebrating his 10th year anniversary at Star of the Sea. 5pm Hors d’oeuvres – 6pm Dinner, live and silent auction and dancing. Purchase your tickets at bit.ly/smagala2024.
Website: http://www.stellamarissf.org
Address
Star of the Sea Gymnasium
Star of the Sea Gymnasium
345 8th Ave
San Francisco
California 94118
Star of the Sea Gymnasium
Star of the Sea Gymnasium
345 8th Ave
San Francisco
California 94118
ADSF Youth Leadership Team – S.A.L.T.
Many are called, but few are chosen. – Matt 22:14
The ADSF Youth Service and Leadership Team aka S.A.L.T. will assist in planning, advising in and executing spirtual and social youth events throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Apply for this opportunity and serve your brothers an sisters in this great Archdiocese. All confirmed high school students, Coodinators of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Volunteers may apply. Space is limited and we are in need of leaders from Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties.
Contact Us
Remee Vargas
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
(415) 614-5595
email: [email protected]
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