"Let no one look down on you because of your youth, but set an example for those who believe in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity."
— 1 Tm 4:12

Mission Statement
The Youth Ministry program is committed to bring youth closer to Christ by providing a faith-filled environment based on love and trust that supports and encourages young believers, fostering a community of disciples in hope of preparing them to become adults in their faith.

Calendar of Events

• Crossroads (every Sunday after 5:30 p.m. Mass).
  
  “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost
  
  But it doesn’t say we must travel it alone . . . All teens are invited to the Eden Center, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Every Sunday is different, but always GOOD fun and conversation!

• All Thursdays – Drop-in Nights at the Eden Center, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. A great place to gather and grow with friends. Come one, come all!
• Monday, August 4 – Mass on the beach at Balboa Peninsula Park, 3:00 p.m. This will be a gathering of youth from churches throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. We will be leaving the Eden Center at 10:00 a.m. so we can catch some waves before the big event! Please contact us if you are interested . . . a day not to be missed!
• Monday, August 11 – Raging Waters. We are leaving the Eden Center at 10:00 a.m. and returning at 8:00 p.m. TWO FOR ONE! Pay $26 and bring a friend for FREE! Please let us know by August 7 if you will be joining us so we can purchase tickets in advance!
• Friday, August 29 – Disneyland. Call for more info! We are leaving the Eden Center at 8:00 a.m. (Some of us will be staying for the conference mentioned below . . . join us all weekend!) We will be at Disneyland until 6:00 p.m., then walk to a concert at the convention center and head back to Disney! The cost is only $30.
• Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31 – Teen Conference "FULFILLED" at the Anaheim Convention Center. This conference is open to ALL, with a SPECIAL invite to all those who are interested in serving as a PEER MINISTER for confirmation, and all those who are already involved, or would like to get involved in serving at the 5:30 p.m. Mass (choir, lectors, ushers, eucharistic ministers). Please call us even if you're just slightly interested so that we can let you know how GREAT the weekend is going to be and convince you to come with us!

Contact
Marlene Pinel
Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation
(626) 403-6149
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Tony Sands
Assistant Director
(626) 403- 6146
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Thelma Hernandez
Administrative Assistant
(626) 403-6148
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
— Josua 1:9