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The Archdiocese of San Francisco supports youth ministry programs that foster the catechesis, moral, and spiritual formation of young people ages 13-17.
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.
“Genuine love … is demanding. But its beauty lies precisely in the demands it makes. Only those able to make demands on themselves in the name of love can then demand love from others.”
- St. John Paul II
Archdiocesan Leadership Teams

ADSF YOUTH LEADERSHIP BOARD

Many are called, but few are chosen. -Matt 22:14
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

Calling all leaders!!!
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.
Apply here

Upcoming Events

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,

Jonathan Fanning

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

Rosary Rally & Procession

October 5, 2019, 10am
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

10:00am	Mass at Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Investiture with the Scapular of Our Blessed Mother, and Renewal of Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary Mass will be livestreamed via www.sfarch.org
11:30am	Procession to U.N. Plaza at Hyde and Market Streets
12:15pm	Adoration with Rosary/Confessions
12:30pm	Homily by Father Robert Elias Barcelos, OCD
12:45pm	Benediction

RELATIONSHIPS CONFERENCE

Rethinking Relationships, Integrity and Sex

October 12, 2019, 9am - 3:30pm
Walnut Creek area - location shared upon registration
For teens, parents, young adults, teachers. Hear dynamic presentations, learn practical tips and resources, learn fascinating facts from experts. Be equipped to live effectively in today’s challenging world. Seating is limited. Bagel breakfast and luncheon buffet provided. The event is FREE. Advance registration is required. To register, call (925) 449-5887. Or Contact Us.
https://www.ethosca.org/conference

Youth Rally

October 20, 2019, 11:30am - 4pm
St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1490 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Join teens from throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco to celebrate our faith together!

More youth Masses are scheduled and details are coming soon!
San Francisco County Youth Masses
Youth Rally – Sunday, October 20, 2019 11:30 – 4:00
St Theresa of Avila Parish, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, March 1, 2020 6:45pm St Stephen, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, June 6, 2020 5:30pm Holy Name of Jesus, San Francisco, CA

San Mateo County Youth Masses
Sunday, November 24, 2019 10am St Veronica, South San Francisco, CA
Sunday, February 9, 2020 6:00pm Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, CA
Sunday, May 17, 2020 6:45pm St Mark, Belmont, CA

Marin County Youth Masses
Sunday, January 19, 2020 11:30pm St Patrick, Larkspur CA
Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:00pm Our of Lady Loreto, Novato, CA
July 2020

Confirmation Retreats

November 2019 - March 2020
These retreats are offered to youth candidates preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The retreats are led by the Archdiocesan Youth Confirmation Retreat Team, which is composed of confirmed youth from around the Archdiocese. The team will lead the candidates in prayer, community builders, and share their own testimony of faith. Then we will attend the 5pm mass at the retreat site church. Parents are invited to join us for Holy Mass. What a great way to illustrate discipleship through the witness of these amazing youth.

Candidate registration form: https://forms.gle/BuwvWijaGM5Bgqza6

Catholic scouting awards ceremony

February 9, 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.

Boy Scout awardees

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

Save the Date!!

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.

Purified - with speaker JAson Evert

March 1, 2020, 7:00-9:00pm
St. Patrick - St. Vincent High School, 1500 Benicia Road, Vallejo, CA 94591
A LIFE-CHANGING EVENT FOR FAMILIES (AGES 13+). The innocence of the family is under attack like never before. Come and discover how to protect and heal yours.
TICKETS $20 Register: Chastity.com/Purified

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!

Youth Ministers

Interested in becoming a Youth Minister?!?
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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 information and we will contact you.

Quarterly Youth Ministers Meetings

San Mateo County: September 19, 2019, 7-8:30pm
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 600 Columbia Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
RSVP here: https://smcym.eventbrite.com

Marin County: October 24, 2019, 10:30am-12pm
St. Raphael Church, 1104 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
RSVP here: https://mcymm.eventbrite.com

San Francisco County: October 29, 2019, 7pm-8:30pm
St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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, 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/

Connect with us on Facebook: @ASFyouthministry

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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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.

Our Goals

“Genuine love … is demanding. But its beauty lies precisely in the demands it makes. Only those able to make demands on themselves in the name of love can then demand love from others.”

ADSF YOUTH LEADERSHIP BOARD

ADSF YOUTH CONFIRMATION RETREAT TEAM

REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

Rosary Rally & Procession

RELATIONSHIPS CONFERENCE

Youth Rally

Confirmation Retreats

Catholic scouting awards ceremony

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

Purified - with speaker JAson Evert

holy week mission

Youth Ministers

Interested in becoming a Youth Minister?!?

Quarterly Youth Ministers Meetings

Youth Ministers Formation

Catechetical institute

California catholic ministry conference

Save the Date for you and your Youth Ministry team!

Our Team