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 are due June 15th.
Apply here

youth on a mission

June 20-23, 2019
Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
NorCal Catholic Discipleship Training. Have you ever felt compelled, motivated, or called to take a journey that will impact others around you? Now is your chance to take the opportunity to make a difference. At YOUTH on a MISSION, you will encounter Christ, learn practical skills for servant leadership, discover God’s call to evangelize, and be challenged to take the next step in your discipleship. Start on your mission today! Register by June 1, 2019 for $ 249 per person.
norcalcatholicyouth.org

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

YOUTH MEET UP

June 18, 2019, 6pm
St. Charles Parish, 880 Tamarack Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and young adults are invited to meet up with the newly ordained Fr. Rob Van Alstyne, SJ for pizza and conversation in the St. Charles Room of the Parish Center. Fr. Rob is a former member of our St. Charles youth group, and you can find out from him what it’s been like to become a priest. Ask him questions about his journey and about the Catholic faith.
6:00pm Pizza and chat
7:30-8pm Prayer and music in the Church with Eucharistic Adoration/Benediction
(Parents and all interested adults are invited to this second part!)
Questions? Contact Tami Palladino: tami@stcharlesparish.org or 650-591-7349 extension 405

Just 5 days - a catholic hands on youth mission

July 8-12, 2019
Oakland, CA
Encourage middle schoolers to grow in discipleship with Jesus by connecting their volunteer service work with the teachings and prayers of the Catholic faith. $310/participant includes lodging, meals, program leaders, activities, organized service sites, daily prayer services, and T-shirt.
Contact Nancy at nancy@cmdnet.org or 253-853-5422 for more info.
https://www.cmdnet.org/j5d

Young neighbors in action

July 7-12, 2019
St. Theresa Parish, Oakland, CA
Encourage high schoolers to grow in discipleship with Jesus by connecting their volunteer service work with the teachings and prayers of the Catholic faith. $395/participant includes lodging, meals, program leaders, activities, organized service sites, daily prayer services, and T-shirt.
Contact Nancy at nancy@cmdnet.org or 253-853-5422 for more info.
https://www.cmdnet.org/young-neighbors-in-action

Catholic scouting awards ceremony

February 2, 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!

VESPERS IN COMMEMORATION OF
SS. THOMAS MORE AND JOHN FISHER
FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

On Friday, June 21st at 5:45 P.M.
Star of the Sea Church
4420 Geary Blvd. in San Francisco. 

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will lead Vespers (Evening Prayer) in commemoration of Ss. Thomas More and John Fisher.  Archbishop will invite Very Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, pastor of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Orthodox Church, to share his reflections on religious freedom and persecution.

The Archbishop will then invite young adults to a reception at Steins Austrian Pub on Clement St.

Theology of the body retreat

July 22-24, 2019, 9am - 3pm
Immaculate Conception Chapel, 3255 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
The Missionaries of Charity and Echoes of Worth are hosting a Theology of the Body retreat for teens in the MC's new location at the Immaculate Conception Chapel!  This will be a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of St. John Paul II's integrated vision of the human person and his teachings on the human body's specific meaning, which makes visible an invisible reality, and its capability of revealing answers regarding fundamental questions about us and our lives.  Free to attend.  Lunch is included.
You must RSVP to attend.  Space is limited.
Contact Jacob at JacoCastillo415@gmail.com or Sr. Gianna MC at 415-550-2465 to RSVP.

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

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

Marin County: June 27, 2019, 10:30am-12pm
St. Anselm Church, 97 Shady Ln, Ross, CA 94957
RSVP here: https://mcymm.eventbrite.com

San Mateo County: July 18, 2019, 7-8:30pm
Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr, Burlingame, CA 94011
RSVP here: https://smcym.eventbrite.com

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

These are quarterly Youth and Campus Ministers meetings throughout the Archdiocese to bring them together, share successes and challenges, share 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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