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  The Office of Youth Ministry provides a variety of resources for ministering to young people. 
There are programs and activities for a variety of age levels.
 We assist in the formation and training of adults who minister to youth.

Functions & Services Provided by the Office of Youth Ministry

bullet A summer camp program for elementary and junior high aged young people
bullet A youth leadership training program for high school and college aged young people
bullet A high school summer retreat in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
bullet A retreat facilitated by the National Evangelization team in the summer
bullet Scheduling for the National Evangelization Team retreats in various parishes in the diocese
bullet An annual high school rally
bullet An annual junior high rally
bullet A certificate in Youth Ministry Studies program for adults
bullet Offers on site training in parishes as requested
bullet A biannual trip to the Region X Youth Conference
bullet A biannual trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference
bullet A biannual trip to the National Conference for Youth Ministry
bullet Young adult events

 

   

Contact Information:
Debbie Vanelli, Director Jose Ortega, Associate
361-573-0828 ex 32 dvanelli@victoriadiocese.org 361-573-0828 ex 50 jortega@victoriadiocese.org

Mailing Address:  1505 E. Mesquite
Victoria, Texas  77901       
Calendar

Policy and Procedure Resource Manual for
Youth Ministry and Parish Catechetical Programs

        Forms for Download: 

Links of Interest:

Souper Bowl of Caring
 LifeTeen
 National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
 Education for Justice

New Youth Leader Blog

Parish Assessment Tool

Youth Ministry Contact Update

Form A - Youth Permission Form In English  - In Spanish

Form D - Adult Medical Release Form in English - In Spanish
Form E - Volunteer Driver Form

 

Photo Galleries:

Elementary Camp David

Jr. High Camp David Session I

Jr. High Camp David Session II

D-Week Slideshow Video

Youth Spectacular

Confirmation Retreats

       Jr. High Fiesta 2008

 

Region 10 Youth Conference 2008

 

March for Life 2009