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Youth Ministry Website is under construction.

"Youth ministry is the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community."

(A Vision of Youth Ministry" 1976 USCC)

The Goals of Youth Ministry

• To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.

• To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.

• To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

St. Francis of Assisi Youth Ministry Program

Youth of high school age are welcome to join in all the youth ministry activities. All activities are planned with "Renewing the Vision" standards in mind and follow the  suggested guidelines of the Des Moines Diocese.

There are chaperones at all activities and permission forms are necessary for any activity involving involving travel or overnight activity.       

Opportunities for Involvement

• After Hours
• Adult Advisory Committee
• Christian Leadership Institute
• Liturgy Training
• Mardi Gras
• Catholic Youth Conference
• Retreats
• SELF Team
• Workshops
• Youth Advisory Committee
• Youth Rally
• TEC & Quest

Opportunities are available for youth interested in politics, technology, leadership positions, also internship positions.

Please direct any suggestions, comments or questions to our youth ministry office, 515-457-7172, x 103.