Youth

Mission: Saint Stephen Cathedral cares about young people! We are committed to building relationships with and among the youth in the parish, walking with them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and empowering them to share that relationship with others.

What we value:

  • Partnering with parents and supporting the family/domestic church
  • Involvement in the parish community
  • Connecting with/involvement with the schools when possible and able
  • Community outreach and serving others

How we do this:

  • Regular communication and relationship building with youth and families in the parish
  • Youth gatherings (formal and informal)
  • Small Groups / Discipleship Groups
  • Prayer Opportunities (Prayer support with one another, Adoration, devotions, etc.)
  • Specific/targeted learning opportunities (bible studies, video series, etc.)
  • Fellowship opportunities (game nights, kickball, messy games, cookouts, movie nights, etc.)
  • Provide opportunities for the youth to be involved in the life of the parish (serve as a minister in the Liturgy, Parish Clean-up day, help with VBS or other parish events, etc.)
  • Retreats/Diocesan Events (Youth 2000, ODYC, NCYC, Holy Fire, Lazarus Retreat, etc.)
  • Service and outreach opportunities

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Communication:

Text Messages: We send regular text message reminders or immediate announcements via Remind to our youth and parents.  To sign up to receive these messages, send a message to this number: 81010 with this message: @stephen1

Instagram: Follow our Youth Ministry Instagram Page: st_stephen_ym

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Forms:

Links to Medical Form: https://owensborodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/Form-A_2019_English_fillable_July.pdf

Code of Conduct: file://server01/Redirect/cstevenson/Downloads/Form-D3_2019_English%20(8).pdf

Information Form:  Information Sheet 2020-2021

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Catholic Links:

Diocese of Owensboro Youth Ministry:  https://owensborodiocese.org/youth-ministry/

Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center:  www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org

Daily Readings:  www.usccb.org/bible/readings

Catholic Answers:  www.catholic.com

Diocesan Safe Environment Page: https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/


Contact:

Saint Stephen Cathedral welcomes committed adults (you don’t have to be a parent!) to serve on our Youth Ministry Advisory Team or as Adult Mentors.   For more information, contact Crissy Stevenson, Youth Minister, at 270-683-6525 or [email protected].