Youth Ministry
About Us
Part of the Office of Religious Education
Supports, empowers, affirms, and challenges
How we serve you
With Vision and Leadership
With Formation and Training, Consultation and Support
The Youth Ministry Division in the Office of Religious Education serves those who are in ministry with adolescents (age 10-18) in parish or school setting. We support, empower, affirm, and challenge the efforts of parish communities in the areas of Young Adolescent Ministry (Jr. High) and Youth Ministry (High School, including Confirmation preparation). We form and equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools, and techniques to serve effectively in their ministries with young people.
We help you develop the vision and leadership necessary to advance a comprehensive youth ministry in your parish that truly empowers teens to live as disciples, draws them to responsible participation in the Church, and fosters the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. We do this through: Formation and Training, Consultation and support, Broad Experiences of Church
“Our young people deserve our best as we help them encounter God’s love in Jesus Christ.”
Youth Ministry Pages
Opportunities for Adults Serving Youth
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Opportunities for Youth
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Consultation & Support
Regional Meet Ups Each region convenes for gatherings of coordinators to provide opportunities for formation, netwo... READ MORE »
YM Resources
We have compiled a list of resources to help you succeed. Faith At Home Each week resources are shared to help yo... READ MORE »
YM Blog
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Meet the Team
Dayrin Perez, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Lead Contact to San Fernando & San Gabriel Regions
dperez@la-archdiocese.org || (213) 637-7616
Jenny Jackson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Lead Contact to San Pedro and Our Lady of the Angels Regions
jejackson@la-archdiocese.org || (213) 637-7674
Kelly McLoughlin, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Lead Contact to Santa Barbara Region
kamcloughlin@sbpr.org || (310) 663-8639
Veronica Hurtado, Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant
vhurtado@la-archdiocese.org || (213) 637-7580
Susanna Aguilar, Santa Barbara Region Administrative Assistant
bsaguilar@sbpr.org || (213) 864-7332