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
Youth Lenten Dinner
Archdiocesan Youth Conference
Social Activities
St. Matthew the Evangelist’s Youth Coordinator works to provide leadership formation and to promote and foster ministry with youth. This ministry works to empower young people to:
Live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world
Draw young people to responsibly participation in catholic life
Grow in the faith and grow together in fellowship while
Fostering the total personal and spiritual growth of 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
Meetings every Wednesday from 7-9 pm in Youth Room 202
If you or your youth is interested in becoming involved in our Youth Ministry program, please contact Melody Dolpher mdolpher
@stmatthewhou.org