Youth Ministry

The Archdiocese of San Francisco supports youth ministry programs that foster the catechesis, moral, and spiritual formation of young people ages 13-17.

ADSF YOUTH LEADERSHIP BOARD

The ADSF Youth Leadership Board 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.
Applications for the ADSF 2019-2020 team are due on June 15th.
Apply here

ADSF YOUTH CONFIRMATION RETREAT TEAM

Have you been called to use your gifts to share your experience in your Confirmation journey?  Learn how to share your faith and lead others to their call.  Must be confirmed or at least in the process of recieving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Applicaitons for the ADSF 2019-2020 team.
Apply here

Oakland Catechetical congress

August 10, 2019
Bishop O’Dowd High School, 9500 Stearns Avenue, Oakland, CA
The Diocese of Oakland will offer its annual Catechetical Congress, “Lead me Lord.”  Speakers include Bishop Oscar Cantu of San Jose, Dr. Bob Rice of Franciscan/Steubenville, Victor Valenzuela of Dignity Health, Rev Hy Nguyen of Catholic University, Christine Watkins of Queen of Peace Media, and many, many others.  Cost for the day is $40; deadline for registration is Aug 5.  For more information or to register please go to https://www.oakdiocese.org/ministries-formation/youth-ministry/congress or call Sandra at (510) 267-8371.

The Calling
leadership training retreat

August 24-25, 2019
Loma Mar, CA
The Calling is a workshop retreat to help young people hone their skills on the five parts of ministry:

- Facilitation/Small group discussions
-Ice Breakers/Socials
-Prayer/Prayer Services
-Witness Talks/Public Speaking
-Servant Leadership

If your parish or school have young people that are wanting and willing to lead in retreats, youth group events, catechesis/teacher aids, or in your core/leadership teams, this will be a great event for them.  We have trained hundreds of young people through this program and have them use these skills beyond parish life.  Please contact us at marianoc@sfarch.org for more information or wanting to enroll your youth. 

Enrollment for the two day program, per attendee including necessary chaperones will be $50/each. Fee will include, program, lodging, meals, material.  Transportation to and from location must be arranged by attnedee.  Space is limited and filling in fast.  


 

Youth & young Adult Liturgical Training

Come and learn from our Archdiocesan leadership on the how's and the why's of Liturgical Ministries.  On this day we will have the opportunity to learn and serve in these parts of the Mass: Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist (must be Confirmed), Lectors, Altar Servers, Music, and Hospitality ministries. 

Criteria in the Liturgical Ministries: 1. recommended by DRE, Youth Minister, or Liturgical Leader in parish, 2. Approved by Pastor, 3. must attend post training at respective parish for knowledge of parish liturgical settings

Trained participants will be certified by the Office of Worship of the Archdiocese of San Francisco
 

REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

September 27, 2019 6:30 PM - 10:30PM
St Dominic's Catholic Church, 2390 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Dynamic Speaker, Leadership Development Expert, Author, Entrepreneur, Parent,

Come join the community of St Dominic's and Dynamic Catholic as we journey to the best versions of ourselves.  Learn how our habits can shape our lives and spirtual journey.  Strengthen your journey with ways to be closer to Him and your GREATNESS!

For more information of purchase of tickets call 859-980-7900 or check out DynamicCatholic.com

Catholic scouting awards ceremony

February 9, 2020, 9:30am
St. Stephen Catholic Church, 451 Eucalyptus Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
The awards ceremony will take place during the 9:30am family Mass, followed by a reception in the parish hall with donuts, coffee, juice, and fruit. Applications are due January 7, 2020.
Order forms: Boy Scouts | Girl Scouts
For more information on how to earn Catholic Scouting awards, check out the NCCS BSA site www.nccs-bsa.org/ or the NFCYM site www.nfcym.org/patches/ for Girl Scout awards.

Financial assistance is available for scouts who could not otherwise afford uniforms and scouting supplies. Applicants must be members of parish-based or Catholic school-based units or troops.  Please submit this form along with receipts to request assistance.

holy week mission

April 5-11, 2020
In the streets of San Francisco youth encounted Christ and His people in the most important days of the year by living them in service, unity, and prayer. 
Share the Joy of the Gospel! 
Check out http://mission.love for more info!

Steubenville NorCal

July 26-28, 2019
San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us, that we may be called children of God.” -1 John 3:1
At the core of our being is a desire for meaningful connection and authentic relationship. We long to love and be loved, but how often do we just feel lonely? As we search for ways to escape these feelings of isolation, there comes a small, quiet whisper that pierces through to the depths of our heart: “You are never alone, because you are Mine.” This summer, over 50,000 Catholic teens across North America will attend one of 24 Steubenville Youth Conferences to encounter the God who calls us His sons and daughters. Come and experience His overwhelming love for you. You belong here.
A limited number of scholarships will be available through Lifeteen.  The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries will also offer scholarships.
Early bird pricing before June 1: $190/person
Special hotel pricing: $144/night before July 8. Limited availability, so book now.  Number of people per room is at youth minister's discretion.
www.steubenvillenorcal.com


 

ON FIRE NorCal Jam

Sept​​​ember 14, 2019
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo CA
ON FiRE is a one-day Catholic event with concerts, talks, Mass, and more, co-sponsored by the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Sacramento, Stockton, Oakland, Santa Rosa, Monterey, Reno, Fresno, and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

For more information visit www.onfirenorcal.com
 

Confirmation Retreats 2019-2020

These retreats are offered to youth candidates preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The retreats are led by the Archdiocesan Youth Confirmation Retreat Team, which is composed of confirmed youth from around the Archdiocese. The team will lead the candidates in prayer, community builders, and share their own testimony of faith. Then we will attend the 5pm mass at the retreat site church. Parents are invited to join us for Holy Mass. What a great way to illustrate discipleship through the witness of these amazing youth.

Youth Ministers

Interested in becoming a Youth Minister?!?

We are looking for dependable, trustworthy and faithful ministers that want to mentor, help develop, and journey with our parishes and youth. Send us your contact information and we will contact you.

Quarterly Youth Ministers Meetings

San Francisco County: August 20, 2019, 7pm-8:30pm
St. Stephen Church, 451 Eucalyptus Dr. San Francisco, CA 94132
RSVP here: https://sfcym.eventbrite.com


Marin County: August 22, 2019, 10:30am-12pm
St. Patrick's Church, 114 King St, Larkspur, CA 94939
RSVP here: https://mcymm.eventbrite.com


San Mateo County: September 19, 2019, 7-8:30pm
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 600 Columbia Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
RSVP here:
 

These are quarterly Youth and Campus Ministers meetings throughout the Archdiocese to bring them together, share successes and challenges, ideas, discuss ways to collaborate, build community, have fellowship, network, etc.

Youth Ministers Formation

Catechetical institute

Catechetical Institute offers a Youth Ministry Track that is the official training encouraged by the Archdiocese of San Francisco for youth ministers and youth ministry volunteers. They also offer several other ministry training tracks and more to come.  You may view a summary of each track, download a PDF handout for that track, and view the workshops associated with that ministry area. 
http://franciscanathome.com/sf

Download Ministry Track Listing (PDF)

California catholic ministry conference

Save the Date for you and your Youth Ministry team!

December 5 – 7, 2019
San Jose Convention Center, 408 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110
1-800-San-Jose
For registration information cacmc.net/registration/

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

February 20, 2020 - Youth Day
February 21-23, 2020 - Congress
"Live Mercy - Be Holy" | "Vive la Miscericordia y la Santida" | “Sống Nhân Từ - Hãy Nên Thánh” 
Held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California
www.recongress.org/2020/
Email us if you are interested and want to travel as community.

Our Team

Amanda George Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 Email: georgea@sfarch.org Direct: (415) 614-5595 https://youtu.be/GA8gJWdAWtA	Chris Mariano Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 Email: marianoc@sfarch.org Direct: (415) 614-5594 IG: @marianochris

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