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.
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
ADSF YM CALENDAR
Friday
Jun 02
Holy Hour for Nicaragua with Archbishop Cordileone
7:00pm
Monday
Jun 05
No events today
Tuesday
Jun 06
Zoom presentation of TeenSTAR
2:00pm
TeenSTAR is a program to teach youth or young adults about sexuality, in a way that respects human dignity and the teachings of the Church.
On June 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm we will offer a ZOOM PRESENTATION ON TeenSTAR with Molly Daley, J.D., previously in the San Francisco archdiocese and a popular visiting speaker at St. Patrick’s Seminary.
She will present on what TeenSTAR is and why it is both important and very useful for our youth.
Molly has worked with Deacon Santiago Molina, the Executive Director of TeenSTAR, and taught TeenSTAR in Catholic schools on the East Coast. Molly is articulate, personable, and seasoned.
TeenSTAR can be an antidote for parents concerned about the state of California and its obsession with sexualizing children, including the 2016 California Healthy Youth Act.
The curriculum can be taught by teachers in a school setting, but also by trained parents, catechists, etc. We will offer a live teacher training on Aug 5/6 in the Archdiocese.
On June 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm we will offer a ZOOM PRESENTATION ON TeenSTAR with Molly Daley, J.D., previously in the San Francisco archdiocese and a popular visiting speaker at St. Patrick’s Seminary.
She will present on what TeenSTAR is and why it is both important and very useful for our youth.
Molly has worked with Deacon Santiago Molina, the Executive Director of TeenSTAR, and taught TeenSTAR in Catholic schools on the East Coast. Molly is articulate, personable, and seasoned.
TeenSTAR can be an antidote for parents concerned about the state of California and its obsession with sexualizing children, including the 2016 California Healthy Youth Act.
The curriculum can be taught by teachers in a school setting, but also by trained parents, catechists, etc. We will offer a live teacher training on Aug 5/6 in the Archdiocese.
SIGN UP HERE FOR TeenSTAR ZOOM PRESENTATION
The Secrets of St. Faustina & The Majestic Splendor of St. Michael the Archangel at St Veronica’s Church
6:30pm
Fr. Peter Prusakiewicz CSMA from Poland will preach a 2-evening Mission on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6th and 7th at St. Veronica’s. Fr. Peter travels internationally promoting devotion to Divine Mercy and St. Michael the Archangel. He served as Chaplain at the Monastery where St. Faustina began her religious life.
Tuesday’s focus is The Secrets of St. Faustina. Wednesday’s focus is The Majestic Splendor of St. Michael the Archangel. Both evenings will begin with Mass and Eucharistic Healing at 6:30 pm, followed by veneration of the First Class Relic of St. Faustina, and blessing with the Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel.
All are encouraged to join the St. Veronica community for this unique Parish Mission. Fellowship in the Parish Center will be hosted on Wednesday, June 7th.
Tuesday’s focus is The Secrets of St. Faustina. Wednesday’s focus is The Majestic Splendor of St. Michael the Archangel. Both evenings will begin with Mass and Eucharistic Healing at 6:30 pm, followed by veneration of the First Class Relic of St. Faustina, and blessing with the Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel.
All are encouraged to join the St. Veronica community for this unique Parish Mission. Fellowship in the Parish Center will be hosted on Wednesday, June 7th.
Address
St Veronica’s Church
434 Alida Way
South San Francisco
California 94080
St Veronica’s Church
434 Alida Way
South San Francisco
California 94080
Saturday
Jun 10
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Agnes, San Francisco
8:00am
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
Address
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
1025 Masonic Ave
San Francisco
California 94117
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
1025 Masonic Ave
San Francisco
California 94117
Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Eucharistic Congress
9:00am – 6:30pm
Cost: Free
The Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone invites you to the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Eucharistic Congress
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain,
Archbishop Emeritus of Seattle
Most Rev. Donald Joseph Hying,
Bishop of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin
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When: June 10, 2023
Where: Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA
The Eucharistic Congress will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with 5:30 p.m. Solemnity of Corpus Christi Vigil Mass and Eucharistic Procession celebrated by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco. The Congress will include English, Spanish, and Youth track options.
The Congress will also include a Eucharistic Miracles exhibit, time for Eucharistic Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Website: https://sfarch.org/registration-eucharistic-congress/
Address
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Jun 17
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Mark, Belmont
8:00am
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
Address
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
Thursday
Jun 22
Parental Rights and Religious Freedom Talk
6:00pm
Mark your calendars for a talk on parental rights and religious freedom as part of Religious Freedom Week.
The discussion will feature two experts:
Please RSVP below.
The discussion will feature two experts:
- Lance Christensen, Vice President, Education Policy & Government Affairs, California Policy Center, Sacramento
- Ryan Mayer, Director, Office of Catholic Identity Formation & Assessment, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Please RSVP below.
Parental Rights and Religious Freedom Talk
Please RSVP for the event below.
Address
Mater Dolorosa Church
307 Willow Ave.
South San Francisco
CA 94080
Mater Dolorosa Church
307 Willow Ave.
South San Francisco
CA 94080
Friday
Jun 23
The Maronite Church, the Heartbeat of the Christians in the Middle East: History and Importance
6:00pm
As part of Religious Freedom Week, taking place June 22-29, join us for Vespers with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and vice rector of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary Father Armando Elkhoury. Reception hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Community.
This will be followed by a presentation on Religious Freedom in the Middle East by Maronite Father Armando Elkhoury.
This will be followed by a presentation on Religious Freedom in the Middle East by Maronite Father Armando Elkhoury.
The Maronite Church, the Heartbeat of the Christians in the Middle East: History and Importance
Please RSVP for the event below.
Address
St. Dunstan Church
1133 Broadway Ave.
Millbrae
CA 94030
St. Dunstan Church
1133 Broadway Ave.
Millbrae
CA 94030
Saturday
Jul 01
Orientation for Juvenile Justice Ministry
8:00am – 4:00pm
Join our Bible scripture sharing and Book Club program at the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center.
Volunteers will support young people between the ages of 12 and 25 with both their faith and their reading skills.
This one-day orientation is a requirement for new volunteers. Sessions will be offered on July 1 and August 5.
Download the flyer.
Learn more about the program and sign up to participate at the link below.
Volunteers will support young people between the ages of 12 and 25 with both their faith and their reading skills.
This one-day orientation is a requirement for new volunteers. Sessions will be offered on July 1 and August 5.
Download the flyer.
Learn more about the program and sign up to participate at the link below.
Website: https://sfarch.org/juvenile-justice-ministry/
Address
Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco
CA 94109
Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Jul 08
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Agnes, San Francisco
8:00am
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
Address
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
1025 Masonic Ave
San Francisco
California 94117
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
1025 Masonic Ave
San Francisco
California 94117
Saturday
Jul 15
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Mark, Belmont
8:00am
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
Address
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
Saturday
Jul 22
Entrenamiento Bíblico de Justicia Restaurativa y Prácticas para Líderes
8:00am – 3:00pm
Desarrolle nuevas formas de prevenir conflictos y sanar daños
Este taller enseñará a los participantes los conceptos básicos de la justicia y las prácticas restaurativas desde una perspectiva bíblica. Tmabién preparará a los participantes para que se conviertan en líderes, defensores y facilitadores de capacitación de capacitadores para transmitir estos métodos y experiencia a otros, quienes luego pueden convertirse en capacitadores.
¿Quién debe asistir?
- Ministeros pastorales que atienden a los afectados por el crimen, incluidas las personas en las cárceles y en las prisiones
- Parejas y familias que quieren aprender a restaurar sus relaciones
- Líderes que trabajan en la prevención de la violencia, resolución de conflictos y abordaje y sanación de daños en las escuelas y otros entornos comunitarios
- Si está interesado en el “desarrollo personal” y aprender habilidades en justicia y prácticas restaurativas
- El entrenamiento es apropiado para estudiantes de secundaria y superior, así como para adultos
Patrocinado por la Oficina de Justicia Restaurativa de la Diócesis de Stockton.
Facilitado por Julio Escobar, Coordinador del Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa en la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.
Descargue el volante.
Entrenamiento Bíblico de Justicia Restaurativa y Prácticas para Líderes
Por favor inscríbase para el entrenamiento aquí.
Address
St. Anthony Church
505 E. North St.
Manteca
CA 95336
St. Anthony Church
505 E. North St.
Manteca
CA 95336
Saturday
Jul 29
Faith Empowerment Retreat: Discovering Your Strengths
8:00am – 4:00pm
Life Together After Prison
Deepen awareness of your faith, build courage and discover your strengths. In addition, you will experience relaxation, direction, perspective and grace. Enjoy the company of people with similar experiences and interests while learning from each other. At the end your spirit will be refreshed with clarity for life challenges ahead.
This retreat is for justice-involved persons and families with a loved one in custody.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry.
Please sign up below:
Faith Empowerment Retreat
For people affected by incarceration
Address
Mercy Center
2300 Adeline Dr.
Burlingame
CA 94010
Mercy Center
2300 Adeline Dr.
Burlingame
CA 94010
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]
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