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

Saturday
Apr 01

Retiro de Empoderamiento: Modelos de Crianza Restaurativa y Relaciones Saludables

8:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: Gratis
***Este evento ha sido pospuesto, la nueva fecha se anunciará próximamente.***

 

Está invitado a este evento para padres, presentado por el Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa. El retiro enriquecerá a padres de familia con temas acerca de la crianza de hijos y relaciones.

Discusiones y puntos de temas:

  • Liderazgo de la mujer hispana

  • Criando hijos en una era sin padre

  • Para parejas: Restaurando relaciones juntos

  • Encontrar fuerza espiritual en tiempos difíciles


Incluye desayuno continental, almuerzo y cuidado de niños. Todo es gratis.

Se requiere registro. Favor de registrarse abajo.

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***This event has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon.***

You are invited to this Spanish-language event for parents, presented by the Restorative Justice Ministry. The retreat will enrich parents with themes relating to raising children and relationships.

Discussions and Insights:

  • Hispanic women leadership

  • Raising children in a fatherless era

  • Finding spiritual strength in difficult times

  • For couples: Restoring relationships together


Includes continental breakfast, lunch and childcare. There is no cost to attend.

Registration is required. Please register at the form above.

Click on the image to view the flyer in PDF format:

Address
Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco
CA 94109
Contact
Julio Escobar
[email protected]
415-614-5572

Women in Scripture Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman

10:00am – 12:00pm
Join Mater Dolorosa for a women’s Lenten Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.. The retreat will be followed by a light lunch.
Address
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
307 Willow Ave
South San Francisco
CA 94080

April First Saturday Mass

11:00am – 12:00pm
Fr. Ray Reyes, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Parish, will celebrate Mass at 11am on Saturday, April 1st, in All Saints Chapel. Please join us as we pray for all those interred in our Catholic Cemeteries.
Website: http://holycrosscemeteries.com
Address
All Saints Chapel
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
1500 Mission Road
Colma
California 94014
Contact
Monica Williams
[email protected]
(650) 756-2060

Time Capsule Opening at Mt. Davidson Cross

11:30am – 12:30pm
Join Archbishop Cordileone and San Francisco community leaders as they unveil the time capsule at Mt. Davidson Cross – placed there to commemorate the first Easter Sunrise Service in 1923.  the event will include an unearthing ceremony, remarks and a prayer service.  All are welcome to attend.

Website: https://www.mountdavidsoncross.org/timecapsule
Address
Mt. Davidson Cross
125 Dalewood
San Francisco
CA
Sunday
Apr 02

Fr. Peter Yorke Memorial Mass and Procession

10:00am – 12:00pm
A Mass and Procession commemorating the 98th anniversary of the death of Fr. Peter Yorke will be held Sunday, April 2 (Palm Sunday) at 10am at Holy Cross Cemetery. Fr. Yorke was an advocate for education, labor, and the Irish nationalist movement. He was the former pastor of St. Peter’s and editor of The Leader newspaper. Mass will begin at 10am followed by a procession to his gravesite. The United Irish Societies sponsors this day.
Website: http://holycrosscemeteries.com
Address
All Saints Chapel
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
1500 Mission Road
Colma
California 94014
Contact
Monica Williams
[email protected]
(650) 756-2060

Palm Sunday

11:00am
Join Archbishop Cordileone for Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Address
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Monday
Apr 03

Holy Week Eucharistic Holy Hour and Rosary for Hong Kong with Archbishop Cordileone

6:30pm
Join Archbishop Cordileone for a special Holy Week Eucharistic Holy Hour and Rosary for Hong Kong, especially Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai.

Cardinal Zen, 91, is the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong (2002 – 2009). He is an outspoken advocate for religious freedom and democracy. Cardinal Zen was arrested last May by Hong Kong authorities and put on trial for allegedly failing to civilly register a pro-democracy fund. He was convicted and ordered to pay a fine, which he has appealed.

Mr. Lai is a 75-year-old Catholic businessman in Hong Kong who, inspired by his Catholic faith, has peacefully advocated democracy and respect for human rights. Because he spoke the truth in the fight for freedom, Mr. Lai has been jailed by authorities since December 2020, and is awaiting his final trial this September.

Address
St. Anne of the Sunset Church
850 Judah Street
San Francisco
CA 94122
Thursday
Apr 06

Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7:30pm
Join Archbishop Cordileone for Holy Thursday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Address
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Friday
Apr 07

Good Friday Service of the Lord’s Passion

3:00pm
Join Archbishop Cordileone for the Good Friday Service of the Lord’s Passion at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Address
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Apr 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
Contact
Julio Escobar
[email protected]
4156145572

Easter Vigil

9:30pm
Join Archbishop Cordileone for the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

 

For additional Easter Vigil times across the Archdiocese visit www.sfarch.org/easter-mass-schedule.
Saturday
Apr 22

The Joy of Scripture Event with Scott Hahn

9:00am – 12:45pm
Cost: $20
Join St. Dominic’s Catholic Church for event with Scoot Hahn. Study Scripture from the heart of the Church with one of today’s most respected scholars.

Scott Hahn Event Flyer
Website: https://stpaulcenter.com/sanfrancisco2023
Address
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
2390 Bush Street
San Francisco
CA 94115

St. Patrick’s Seminary & University Open House

10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Free
For the past 125 years, St. Patrick’s Seminary has been successful in its mission of preparing good men to become Roman Catholic priests. Its expansive park-like grounds, historic chapel, modern classrooms, and extensive library provide an ideal environment for prayer, meditation, and study.

We invite you to tour our beautiful campus on Saturday, April 22nd. Bring a picnic and enjoy on our front lawn! Beverages will be provided.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-seminary-open-house-tickets-577688310287
Address
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Contact
Martha Sheridan
[email protected]
650-289-3355
Sunday
Apr 23

St. Michael Series Basketball Tournament – San Mateo

3:30pm

JOIN US FOR THE ST. MICHAEL SERIES!

Priests and Seminarians of the Archdiocese of San Francisco vs
the San Mateo Police Department


Sunday, April 23, 2023


Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Tip off at 4:00 p.m.


St. Junipero Serra High School Gym
451 W 20th Ave, San Mateo, CA


12yrs and under are free, $15 for 13 yrs and up

All proceeds will go to charity.
Website: https://www.sfarch.org/st-michael-series/
Address
Junipero Serra High School
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo
CA

Dinner and a Movie at St. Anselm to Celebrate Earth Day

6:15pm
The Spiritual Life Committee of St. Anselm Parish invites you to celebrate Earth Day with your fellow parishioners over a pasta dinner and the showing of “The Letter” on Sunday, April 23. This film, from the Academy Award winning producers of “My Octopus Teacher”, tells the inspiring story of a journey to Rome of environmental leaders from around the world to discuss Pope Francis’ powerful letter On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si’).

Pasta dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. after the 5 p.m. Youth Mass on Sunday, April 23 concludes. The inspiring movie “The Letter” will start shortly thereafter. Will be a great evening! Seats are limited. Please sign up at the link below.
Website: https://saintanselm.flocknote.com/signup/119588
Address
St. Anselm Parish
97 Shady Ln.
Ross
CA 94957
Saturday
Apr 29

Biblical Restorative Justice And Practices Training For Leaders

8:00am – 3:00pm

BECOME THE CHANGE SOCIETY NEEDS


DEVELOP NEW WAYS TO PREVENT CONFLICTS AND HEAL HARM
This workshop will teach participants the basics of Restorative Justice and Practices from a biblical perspective. It will also prepare participants to become leaders, advocates and train-the-trainer facilitators to pass these methods and expertise on to others, who may then become trainers themselves.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Pastoral ministries caring those affected by crime including people in jails and prisons.
• Couples and families who want to learn how to restore relationships.
• Leaders working in violence prevention, conflict resolution & addressing and healing harm in schools and other community environments.
• If you are interested in “personal development,” and learning new skills in restorative justice and practices.
• The training is appropriate for students in junior high and up, as well as for adults.



Sponsored by Stockton Diocese
Office of Restorative Justice

Contact information:
Deacon Fidel Carrillo
Tel. : (650) 479-4011
Email: [email protected]


FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
Website: www.sfarch.org/dsorj-training
Workshop Location: Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, 505 E North St, Manteca, Ca 95336



Presented by Julio Escobar

Restorative Justice and Practices
Practitioner and Archdiocese of San Francisco
Restorative Justice Ministry Coordinator

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/dsorj-training/
Address
Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church
505 E North St
Manteca
California 95336
Contact
Deacon Fidel Carrillo
[email protected]
(650) 479-4011

Retreat for Women with Fr. Justin Gable, O.P., Ph.D.

9:00am – 3:30pm
Cost: $55
Join St. Dominic’s Catholic Church for a Retreat for a Retreat for Women led by Fr. Justin Gable, O.P., Ph.D., entitled “Bride of Christ: St. Catherine of Siena, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Edith Stein on Women’s Spirituality and Destiny.

$55.00–Breakfast and catered boxed lunch included
Mass, Adoration, and Confessions available

Website: www.stdominics.org
Address
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
2390 Bush Street
San Francisco
CA 94115
Contact
Kathy
Folan
(415) 567-7824

Stella Maris Academy First Annual Gala

5:00pm

Join us for our auction with a night of dinner and music!
Grand Honoree – Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone


Stella Maris Academy First Annual Gala
Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Dinner | Auction | Music
Cocktail Attire
5 pm Hors d’oeuvres | 6 pm Dinner
Star of the Sea Parish Center



Stella Maris Academy is a new Catholic classical academy commissioned by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, serving a diverse and vibrant student body in San Francisco. Our school fosters academic excellence, cultivating the love of Wisdom and the capacity to seek truth, goodness, and beauty in all things.

Website: https://stellamarissf.ejoinme.org/gala
Address
Stella Maris Academy (Parish Center)
4420 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco
California 94118
Sunday
Apr 30

Holy Hours for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Please join us in praying for an increase and strengthening of vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, and consecrated life in the Archdiocese.

St. Mark Parish 
325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont

St. Matthew Parish 
1 Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo

Mater Dolorosa Parish 
3067 Willow Avenue, South San Francisco

Star of the Sea Parish 
4420 Geary Blvd., San Francisco

Church of the Visitacion 
655 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco

Marin Catholic High School 
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield

Apr 2023

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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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