Youth Ministry fosters spiritual growth through a number of different activities and events. The Youth of St. Matthew's are given the opportunities to use their gifts and talents to build community. Some of the activities offered are:

• High School Youth Group
• Living Stations of the Cross 
• Breakfast with Santa
• Archdiocesan Youth Conference
• Social Activities

St. Matthew the Evangelist’s Youth Minister works to provide leadership formation and to promote and foster ministry with adolescents. This ministry works to empower young people to:

• Live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world
• Draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic today;faith community; and
• Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

 
The Youth Group Minister provides an integrated vision of Church expressed through the following aspects of ministry with adolescents:

• Developmentally appropriate;
• Family friendly;
• Intergenerational;
• Multicultural;
• Community-wide collaboration;
• Leadership; and
• Flexible programming.

 
Special Opportunities for Adults in Youth Ministry:
Chaperones: attending and assisting at group events
Group Facilitators: assisting with Bible studies or youth ministry meetings
Mentors: assisting youth in their spiritual and emotional journey in High School

If you or your child is interested in becoming involved in our Youth Ministry program, please contact Amy Davila aadavila@stmatthewhou.org