THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA

OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY

 

     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.

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ADVENT - Ways your family can prepare the way for Jesus (A downloadable booklet)

 

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Great Video for Junior High Teens on the changes in the Roman Missal

Functions & Services of the Office of Youth Ministry

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

 

   

Contact Information:

Debbie Vanelli, Director Wendy Eggert
361-573-0828 ex 2232 dvanelli@victoriadiocese.org 361-573-0828 ex 2250 weggert@victoriadiocese.org

ym@victoriadiocese.org

Mailing Address:  1505 E. Mesquite
Victoria, Texas  77901 
      

 

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

Strong Catholic Families - Strong Catholic Teens Resources

        Forms for Download: 

Parish Assessment Tool

Youth Ministry Contact Update

 

Form A - Youth Permission Form In English  - In Spanish

**Notarized Student Form for Traveling Out of State**

Word Document - PDF Document

 

Form D - Adult Medical Release Form in English - In Spanish

**Notarized Adult Form for Traveling Out of State**

Word Document - PDF Document

 

Scholarship Request Form for Office of Youth Ministry Sponsored Events

Links of Interest:

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

Catholic Relief Services