YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE

Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese of Vancouver:
Youth ministry is the response of the Catholic community to the needs of young people, fostering their faith in Jesus Christ and their communion with the Blessed Trinity, and drawing them into responsible participation in the life, mission, and ministry of the Church.

Youth ministry is ministry FOR youth, TO youth, BY youth, and WITH youth.

"I like youth ministry because it connects me with so many other teens who share the same beliefs and values."
- Sydney Thorne, 15, Star of the Sea Parish, White Rock

"There is nothing more rewarding than watching the teens growing in their faith and becoming closer to God and to each other."
- Chris Estrella, 22, St. Paul's Parish, Richmond

"I like youth ministry because it is an awesome way to get to know God through praise and worship. The friends I have made in youth ministry have made a huge difference in my life."
- Adrian Jankovic, 15, St. Mary's Parish, Vancouver

"The youth ministry community is a family to me; a place where I can feel the presence of God."
- Shawna Smith, 17, St Bernadette's Parish, Surrey