The Youth Ministry Program at Holy Angels recognizes the various needs of youth today and ministers to the total person by providing opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Programs and activities are designed for youth to deepen their understanding and relationship with God, self and one another, and to become active members of the faith community.

Seven components of Youth Ministry are emphasized:

1. Word: To guide young people's growth in faith and spirituality through formal and informal catechesis; 

2. Worship: To promote liturgies and prayer experiences that invite young people, with other youth, their families, and adults into the life, mission, and work of the faith community; 

3. Creating Community: To provide opportunities for young people to share the questions, joys, and struggles of their lives with other youth, their families, and adults in the context of the Christian community; 

4. Justice and Service: to witness the church's active concern for those who suffer from poverty, handicaps, and injustice, and to sponsor programs for youth that involve service, reflection, and education for justice; 

5. Guidance and Healing: To provide youth with sources of support and counsel as they face personal, spiritual, and vocational decisions, and to foster healing and reconciliation in their lives and relationships; 

6. Enablement: To develop, support, and utilize the leadership abilities and personal gifts of youth and adults, encouraging their active participation in the responsibilities of ministry to other youth and adults; and 

7. Advocacy: To interpret the needs of youth and to advocate their concerns to the church and community.

Youth, enrolled in HAYO, are active in:
·         Community Service Projects
·         Parish Service Projects
·         Fundraising
·         Youth Events
 

Registration in the Parish and in the Religious Education program is required.

For questions or more information contact:
Lori Hines at 942-8192 or email