Chapter 11

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

The Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry exists to guide teens, Pastoral Juvenil, and young adults 18-39 in their journey with Christ and His Church.

Upcoming Events
  • Youth Ministry
  • Young Adult Ministry
  • Pastoral Juvenil

Upcoming Events

Full Office Calendar

8

feb – 8 nov

Certificación para el Ministerio con la Pastoral Juvenil Hispana-Latina

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21

May

Theology on Tap

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Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry – Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

18-30

Sept

Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry – Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

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Mission

We Nurture Spiritual, Personal Growth

  • To walk alongside young people and ministers, nurturing their spiritual and personal development within the rich tradition of the Catholic Church, guided by compassion.
  • To embody the principle of accompaniment, offering steadfast support and providing essential resources to those we serve
  • To foster community and service through engaging programs

Ministry With Young Adults

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Leadership Development

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Campus Ministry

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Ministry With Pastoral Juvenil

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Leadership Development

Curso de Verano

Young Adult Groups and Apostolic Movements

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Confirmation

Cardinal Celebrates Confirmation Mass

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Roster of Coordinators/Youth Ministers

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San Diego Youth Day

San Diego Youth Day is a conference for Catholic teens to explore their faith through dynamic speakers, vibrant music and meaningful worship. We welcome all parish youth groups to register in the winter for SDYD, always held the Saturday after Easter.

Camp Emmaus

Annual leadership camp in the mountains for high school students who serve as members of their parish youth groups.

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Quinceañeras

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Youth Ministry Policies and Waivers

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Our Team

Maricruz Flores Strauss

Director

(858) 490-8262

Brilema Perez

Associate Director

(858) 490-8261

Evelyn Beale

Associate Director

(858) 490-8263

Teresa Sotelo

Administrative Assistant

(858) 490-8260

Our Team

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Maricruz Flores
Director
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Brilema Perez

Associate Director

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Evelyn Beale

Associate Director

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Teresa Sotelo

Administrative Assistant

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