Youth Ministry
The Archdiocese of San Francisco supports youth ministry programs that foster the catechesis, moral, and spiritual formation of young people in Middle School through High School.
Our Goals
Guided by the USCCB’s document, Renewing the Vision (1997), our ministry has three goals:
To empower young people (ages 13-17) to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today;
To draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community;
To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
To accomplish these goals, we offer training, community, workshops, resources, retreats, and collaboration opportunities for Youth Ministry Leaders within the Archdiocese, as well as training, retreats, catechetical events, leadership opportunities for youth themselves.

ADSF YM CALENDAR
Saturday
Sep 02
First Saturday Mass
Website: http://holycrosscemeteries.com
All Saints Chapel
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
1500 Mission Road
Colma
California 94014
Tuesday
Sep 05
Escuela De Liderazgo Pastoral
Cost: $75.00 trimestrales
La arquidiócesis de San Francisco le invitan a las clases de formación De estudio y crecimiento en la fe.
Clases de 1er año en la ciudad de San Francisco iniciando el 5 de septiembre 2023, a las 7:00 pm en la Parroquia de San Antonio de Padua (3215 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94110). INICIAREMOS EL NUEVO AÑO CON LA SANTA MISA.
- La cuota de inscripción es de $75.00 trimestrales
- Los alumnos tienen que participar en todas las clases para certificarse.
- La acreditación será Arquidiocesana.
- El programa es por un total de 5 años con clases todos los martes de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm.
- Al finalizar el programa, todos los graduados serán acreditados por la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.
Los estudiantes de 2do, 3ro, 4to y 5to año que traigan un nuevo estudiante que se registre para la clase de 1er año, se les dará un descuento por cada persona que se registre. Descuento por cada nuevo estudiante: (1)-$25.00 (2)-$50.00 (3)-$75.00
Recuerden que el 1er trimestre comienza el martes 09/05/2023 para todos los centros.
Todas las cuotas trimestrales deben ser pagadas antes del último día de clases de cada trimestre.
Para más información: Socorro Aragon (415)282-1652, ext 114 Email: [email protected]


Website: https://www.missionparishes.com/seminarios—edlp
San Antonio de Padua
3215 Cesar Chavez
San Francisco
California 94110
Friday
Sep 08
11th Annual Reentry Conference & Resource Fair
Cost: Free
SOCIAL REINTEGRATION:
BEYOND HEALING AND REDEMPTION
In its 11th year, the Reentry Conference and Resource Fair brings hundreds of individuals and organizations from around the Bay Area and state wide to explore the latest concerns, opportunities and advancements of justice-involved and crime-affected individuals and families.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Human Life & Dignity – Restorative Justice Ministry.
Learn more and register on the event web page:
Website: https://sfarchdiocese.org/reentry-conference/
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco
CA 94109
Sunday
Sep 10
2023 San Francisco Police-Fire Mass
Join us for the 2023 Police Fire Mass
presided by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
with Police and Fire Chaplains
Reception to follow.
September 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
St. Anne of the Sunset Church
850 Judah St, San Francisco
The Police-Fire Mass originated as an annual way to honor the firefighters who lost their lives during the 1946 Herbert Hotel Fire and continues to honor all of our first responders.
The Mass is sponsored by the San Francisco Fire Department, San Francisco Police Department, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
*Any media or photographers who would like to cover the event must contact the Archdiocesan communications office prior to the event ([email protected]).
St. Anne of the Sunset Church
850 Judah Street
San Francisco
CA
Notre Dame de Namur High School Alumnae of San Francisco, 120th Annual Mass and Luncheon
Honorees are the Golden Belles of 1973, the Diamond Belles of 1953, and the Emerald Belles of 1963. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. and luncheon will follow, both will be held at the Basque Cultural Center.
A fabulous raffle and silent auction will take place! Memorabilia will be on display! ND t-shirts will be sold! Proceeds benefit the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Luncheon cost is $50 (includes bread/butter, salad, entree choice of salmon, chicken, or pasta, wine, dessert, coffee/tea, and a favor). Dues for alumnae are an additional $20.
Invitations will go out to active members in a few weeks. For more information contact Cheryl at [email protected]
The Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Avenue
South San Francisco
California 94080
Monday
Sep 11
New Star of the Sea Children’s Catechism Program
Cost: 100
The program will run from September 11, 2023 – May 13, 2024.
For information please visit: www.starparish.com or call the parish office 415-751-0450
Website: https://www.starparish.com
Star of the Sea Parish
4420 Geary Blvd
San Francisco
California 94118
Friday
Sep 15
Healing Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/catholicprayer/home
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Redwood City, CA
300 Fulton St.
California Redwood City
Saturday
Sep 16
2023 Holy Spirit Conference
Cost: 30
The theme for this year’s conference is “Act on my Word and bear fruit” taken from Luke 6:43-49.
Talks are in English, Spanish & Vietnamese.
Speakers include Fr. Ken Barker, Missionaries of God’s Love Religious Congregation, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn, Australia, and Richard Lane, Richard Lane Ministries, Toledo, OH.
Registration is $30, optional pre-order lunch (Panera Bread) available, www.sfspirit.com. For more information, please call Danny Garza (650) 270-8065 or visit the website www.sfspirit.com.
Website: http://www.sfspirit.com
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption (aka St. Mary’s Cathedral)
Patron’s Hall
1111 Gough Street (at Geary Blvd.)
California San Francisco
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Mark, Belmont
Cost: $20 per ticket
SUPPORT THE EXCELL NETWORK REENTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
It’s not just the money! The Excell Network Reentry Scholarship Program offers a community of support for those trying to reenter society after incarceration. We offer mentoring and other support. A key component is the Excell Network Monthly Breakfast.
At our Excell Network Monthly Breakfasts you will meet justice involved students currently receiving scholarships, and learn more about our work in restorative justice. Through these breakfast events we connect community members to “go under the hood” of what it means to support those reentering society after incarceration
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
Celebration of the feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz
Website: https://filipinoministrysf.org/events-and-activities/
St. Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Avenue
Belmont
California 94002
After “I Do” workshop
Cost: $50 per couple
According to marriage experts and studies the success of a marriage depends heavily on the first five years.
This workshop focuses on those first five years. It will include topics such as the daily awareness of the Sacrament of Matrimony, success mindsets, and tactics for the first five years of marriage and a unique invitation to form newly married couples’ small groups.
Reconciliation will be available before Mass

The cost is $50 per couple. Register Here.
Website: https://marriageforlifesf.com/register/
St. Stephen Parish
451 Eucalyptus Ave
San Francisco
California 94118
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University 125th Anniversary Gala
This year, the Gala will honor the Founders of St. Patrick’s Seminary.
4:30 p.m. Vespers
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Register at: https://www.stpsu.edu/gala_reservation
Website: https://www.stpsu.edu/gala_reservation
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park
CA
Sunday
Sep 17
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit
Website: https://www.FaithBasedComm.com
St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Assumption
St. Francis Room
1111 Gough St.
SF
Wednesday
Sep 20
Reboot! Event with Chris Stefanick
In celebration of the 150th Jubilee year of St. Dominic’s and in partnership with the Archdiocese of San Francisco, St. Dominic’s Catholic Church is pleased to present:
REBOOT!
Featuring:
CHRIS STEFANICK, CATHOLIC AUTHOR & SPEAKER
WEDNESDAY, September 20th, 7:00 – 9:00PM
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
2390 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Purchase your tickets today at https://reallifecatholics.givevirtuous.org/Event/st-dominics-reboot
REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more.
Chis Stefanick and Real Life Catholic will be offering free resources to parishes in the Archdiocese to help revitalize, energize and “reboot” their parish community – including training on how to start and lead small groups such as bible studies or other ministries.
For more information and to register:
Go to www.RealLifeCatholic.com
Contacts Kathleen Folan at [email protected] (415) 567-7824 x111 or Mary Powers [email protected]
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
2390 Bush Street
San Francisco
CA 94115
Saturday
Sep 23
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast, San Francisco
Cost: $20 per ticket
SUPPORT THE EXCELL NETWORK REENTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
It’s not just the money! The Excell Network Reentry Scholarship Program offers a community of support for those trying to reenter society after incarceration. We offer mentoring and other support. A key component is the Excell Network Monthly Breakfast.
At our Excell Network Monthly Breakfasts you will meet justice involved students currently receiving scholarships, and learn more about our work in restorative justice. Through these breakfast events we connect community members to “go under the hood” of what it means to support those reentering society after incarceration
Archdiocese of San Francisco
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco
CA 94109
Sunday
Sep 24
St. Padre Pio Festival
Saint Pio Festival Daily Program:
8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.: Veneration of the Holy Relics of Saint Padre Pio at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi & La Porziuncola Nuova. Devotional items are available.
10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.: Photo Gallery and Video Documentary at La Porziuncola Nuova
11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.: “Meet Padre Pio”. A conversation about Padre Pio by Father Robert (Bobby) Barbato, OFM Cap. and Franciscan Capuchin Friars of the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, in the Shrine Reception Hall. Sessions start every 30 minutes. Each session lasts 25 minutes and is limited to no more than 50 participants.
12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.: Procession to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and return to the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi.
3:30 P.M.: Mass in honor of Saint Padre Pio at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi.
5:00 P.M.: Benefit concert performed by award-winning singer and songwriter Giada Valenti, and acclaimed Italian tenor Luciano Lamonarca, with the participation of comedian Mike Marino. Master of Ceremonies: Fabio G. Giotta of the famous Caffe Trieste.
7:00 P.M.: Three-course dinner at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Dinner Emcee: Joe Fonzi, Emmy Award Winning SF Bay Area KTVU-FOX 2 Sports Anchor & Reporter
Extra: Vendors activities will be present at Piazza Saint Francis.
https://knightsofsaintfrancis.org

Website: https://knightsofsaintfrancis.org
National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
610 Vallejo Street
San Francisco
Ca 94133
Feast of Saint Finn Barr Festival
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m.
Festivities to follow: Enjoy music, international food, raffle, games and prizes!

Website: https://www.sfbsf.org
Saint Finn Barr Church
Saint Finn Barr Catholic School
419 Hearst Avenue
San Francisco
California 94112
Wednesday
Sep 27
No events today
Thursday
Sep 28
From Friendship to Kinship: Lessons from Homeboy Industries, with Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ
Fr. Greg Boyle is the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. Homeboy Industries employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises, as well as providing critical services to thousands of individuals who walk through its doors every year. Fr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times-bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship (2017), The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness (2021) and Forgive Everyone Everything (2022).
The evening will include a presentation by Fr. Greg, a short Q&A, and a social gathering following the presentation.

Website: https://www.saintagnessf.org/
St. Agnes Catholic Church
1025 Masonic Ave
San Francisco
California 94117
Friday
Sep 29
Little Way Giving Dress Down Day
GIVE $2
TO DRESS DOWN AND SUPPORT THE MISSIONS
You are cordially invited to participate in a National effort to support the Missions through the Missionary Childhood Association in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
On Friday, September 29th, children from across the country will give $2 to the Missions and dress down for the day. Students are encouraged to wear the colors of the World Mission Rosary. Contributions can be sent to your local diocesan Mission office.
Please include the following inspirational quotes from Saint Thérèse in your morning announcements leading up to this special day:
Monday: BE KIND
“Kindness is my only guiding star. In its light, I sail a straight route.”
Tuesday: BE CARING
“A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a hopeless soul.”
Wednesday: BE HONEST
“I can nourish myself on nothing but truth.”
Thursday: BE HOPEFUL
“In spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.”
Friday: BE FAITHFUL
“Let us not grow tired of prayer: faith works miracles.”
Donations can be sent to:
Missionary Childhood Association (MCA)
Archdiocese of San Francisco
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109
Missionary Childhood Association (MCA)
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco
California 94109
Sunday
Oct 01
Mass for Consecrated Life
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Oct 07
Santini Golf Tournament and buffet dinner by the St. Veronica Catholic School Men’s Club
Join the St. Veronica Catholic School Men’s Club for the 2023 Santini Golf Tournament and buffet dinner.
Date: Saturday, October 7
Location: Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica.
Shotgun start and scramble format at 1PM.
Dinner will be at clubhouse immediately following the tournament.
Golf + Dinner = $150
Golf only = $110
Dinner only = $40
Sign up here https://www.saintveronicassf.org/santini-golf-classic
Please make checks payable to St. Veronica Mens Club.
Check or cash can be dropped off at the school office (434 Alida Way, South San Francisco). You can also be billed through Blackbaud, just let the SV office know (650 589 3909). Donations benefit the men’s club activities for the school.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Website: https://www.saintveronicassf.org/santini-golf-classic
Sharp Park Golf Course
2600 Francisco Boulevard
Pacifica
Ca 94044
Bay Area Rosary Rally
Saturday, October 7, 2023
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
9:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation available
10:00am
Mass with Archbishop Cordileone
11:30am
Eucharistic Procession to St. Boniface Catholic Church
12:15pm
Recitation of the Rosary, Chaplet of Mercy, and Benediction
*All media and photographers who would like to participate must contact the Office of Communications prior to the event ([email protected]).
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco
CA 94109
Fall 2023 Lay Ministry Training at St. Raymond Church
Cost: $20 – $25
St. Raymond Church
1100 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park
10/07 (10AM-3PM) & 10/14 (10AM-Noon)
MUST ATTEND THE TWO CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS TO BE CERTIFIED
(bring your lunch on the 1st saturday session)
REGISTRATION:
Pre-register $20 or $25 at door if not pre-registered.
Please see this flyer for complete details.
Questions: Contact [email protected]
St. Raymond Church
1100 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Sunday
Oct 08
3rd annual San Mateo County Blue Mass
The Faith & Blue Weekend is a national event with activities in communities across the country that bring together law enforcement and residents to build connections, create mutual understanding, and enhance justice and reconciliation.
Blue Mass Flyer 2023
St. Pius Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City
CA 94061
Friday
Oct 13
13th annual Priests Retirement Luncheon
Cost: $170 per person
Join us in celebrating and supporting our retired priests
13th Annual Priests Retirement Luncheon to support our retired Priests
Friday, October 13, 2023
St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco
10:30 a.m. Social Hour in the St. Francis Room
Includes music, appetizers, and a photo booth.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Honorees for 2023 are Rev. Anthony Maguire and Rev. Joe Bradley.
Website: https://sfarchdiocese.org/prflunch/
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Oct 14
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast, San Francisco
Cost: $20 per ticket
SUPPORT THE EXCELL NETWORK REENTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
It’s not just the money! The Excell Network Reentry Scholarship Program offers a community of support for those trying to reenter society after incarceration. We offer mentoring and other support. A key component is the Excell Network Monthly Breakfast.
At our Excell Network Monthly Breakfasts you will meet justice involved students currently receiving scholarships, and learn more about our work in restorative justice. Through these breakfast events we connect community members to “go under the hood” of what it means to support those reentering society after incarceration
Archdiocese of San Francisco
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco
CA 94109
Sunday
Oct 15
Winterfaith Shelter Walk
Proceeds from the Winterfaith Shelter Walk provide the SFIC capacity to support its core mission, the Interfaith Winter Shelter, a critical program which provides shelter and meals for up to 80 homeless San Franciscans nightly during the cold rainy winter months.

Website: https://www.sfinterfaithcouncil.org/winterfaith-shelter-walk-benefit-interfaith-winter-shelter
Lake Merced Sunset Parking Circle
Intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Lake Merced Blvd.
John Ahlbach
San Francisco
CA 94132
Friday
Oct 20
White Mass for Medical Professionals
A White Mass, so-named for the traditional color of physicians’ coats, is a way to honor and pray with and for all those who serve in the medical professions. Learn more in the short video below:
All are welcome to join in this celebration. A reception will follow the Mass.
*Any media or photographers who would like to cover the Mass must contact the Archdiocesan communications department prior to the event ([email protected]).
Mater Dolorosa Church
307 Willow Ave.
South San Francisco
CA 94080
Saturday
Oct 21
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Mark, Belmont
Cost: $20 per ticket
SUPPORT THE EXCELL NETWORK REENTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
It’s not just the money! The Excell Network Reentry Scholarship Program offers a community of support for those trying to reenter society after incarceration. We offer mentoring and other support. A key component is the Excell Network Monthly Breakfast.
At our Excell Network Monthly Breakfasts you will meet justice involved students currently receiving scholarships, and learn more about our work in restorative justice. Through these breakfast events we connect community members to “go under the hood” of what it means to support those reentering society after incarceration
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
Fall 2023 Lay Ministry Training at Our Lady of Mercy Church
Cost: $20 – $25
Our Lady of Mercy Church
1 Elmwood Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
10/21 (10AM-3PM) & 10/28 (10AM-Noon)
MUST ATTEND THE TWO CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS TO BE CERTIFIED
(bring your lunch on the 1st saturday session)
REGISTRATION:
Pre-register $20 or $25 at door if not pre-registered.
Please see this flyer for complete details.
Questions: Contact [email protected]
Our Lady of Mercy Church
1 Elmwood Drive
Daly City
California 94015
Together in Holiness – A Catholic Marriage Enrichment Conference
Cost: Early Bird Couple: $54 | Early Bird Individual: $35
Join us at the seventh annual Together in Holiness marriage enrichment conference in the Archdiocese of San Francisco on Saturday, October 21, 2023!

Hosted by Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Belmont, this one-day conference is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your spouse growing deeper in intimacy and unity.
Early Bird Couple: $54 | Early Bird Individual: $35
Early Bird discount available through August 28
Full and partial scholarships available, click here to apply.
Website: https://forlifeandfamily.org/events/th23-sfca/
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
1040 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont
California 94002
Tuesday
Oct 24
Webinar: Chemical Abortions, Are we getting the full story?
Topic: Webinar: Chemical Abortions, Are we getting the full story?
Join this informative webinar to learn more.
Speaker: Dr. Ingrid Skop, MD
Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute
Time: Oct 24, 2023 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Please sign up below to get a zoom link and join the webinar:
Webinar Chemical Abortions
Thursday
Oct 26
2023 Red Mass
This year’s homilist will be Bishop Kurt Burnette.
A dinner will follow Mass at the Italian Athletic Club.
Website: https://www.stthomasmore-sf.org/the-red-mass-2-2/
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
666 Filbert Street
San Francisco
CA 94133
Saturday
Oct 28
Retiro de mujeres para sanar después de un aborto
El padre Armando Gutierrez y el padre James Liebner, OSV, dirigirán este retiro de un día, que incluirá Misa, el sacramento de Reconciliación, consejería y el compartir si se siente cómoda en este ambiente cálido y sanador.
Tendrá lugar en un lugar confidencial.
Habrá almuerzo y merienda.
Si está interesada, llene el formulario abajo, llame al 415-614-5567 o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected].
Proyecto Raquel
Website: https://sfarchdiocese.org/es/rachel/
United for Life 50th Anniversary Banquet
4:30 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone
Star of the Sea Church
5:30 p.m. Registration
Star of the Sea Gym
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Star of the Sea Gym
This year’s keynote speaker and honoree will be His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The Master of Ceremonies will be Tony Hall.
Tickets are $50 for adults; children under 12 free!
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-for-life-of-northern-california-50th-anniversary-tickets-663068755497
Star of the Sea Church
4420 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco
CA 94118
ADSF Youth Leadership Team – S.A.L.T.
Many are called, but few are chosen. – Matt 22:14
The ADSF Youth Service and Leadership Team aka S.A.L.T. 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 2020-2021
Ethnic Ministries Chess Club
The Chess Club is looking to train individuals to teach chess in the Catholic Schools here in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. As we teach our young people our goal is to establish a year-end Archdiocese of San Francisco chess tournament in 2022. If you are interested to coach or want more information for your school or child, please contact Christopher Major at [email protected]
Contact Us
Gonzalo Alvarado
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
415-614-55945
email: [email protected]