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Young Adult Ministry
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Resources for Parish-based Young Adult Leaders
- Training for Young Adult Leaders
- Leadership Team
- 10 Steps to Begin YA Ministry
- Leadership Form
- Group Info Form
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Christus Vivit: Young Adult Leader TrainingChristus Vivit is a training program offered by the Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry for those serving as leaders in parish-based young adult ministry. Young Adults who complete this course will gain an understanding of the basic principles of young adult ministry, practical skills needed to serve on a leadership team, and helpful tools needed to create a successful young adult ministry at his/her parish. This will be a 5-week course held on Mondays starting on January 26, 2026, at St. Dominic Chancery (2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston) from 7:00-9:00 pm. Cost to attend is $25. Registration deadline is Jan. 21.
Christus Vivit: Summary
Christus Vivit: Young Adult Leader Training is designed for young adults (ages 18-39) who are currently serving as leaders or who are discerning stepping into a role of leadership within a parish-based young adult ministry. The purpose of this course is to equip and prepare these young adults to serve as leaders among their peers.
Young Adults who complete this course will learn:- Basic Principles of Young Adult Ministry
- Practical Skills needed to serve on a Leadership Team
- Helpful Tools needs to create a successful young adult ministry at his/her parish
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For detailed instructions on creating a Capernaum account and to register, please visit this link: Capernaum Registration Guide
For registration help or more information contact the Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry at 713-741-8778 or [email protected].
For more information and to register for the program (classes) in Spanish, visit: Registrarse Aqui
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Leadership Team GuideMost young adult ministry in parishes is led by young adult volunteers. The Office of Young Adult & Campus ministry strongly suggests that young adult ministry be led by a Leadership Team. Here are some key roles to consider when forming your leadership team. Not every ministry will have all these roles filled. When starting a new ministry, it is best to start at the top of the list and then continue to the build the team from there. Download the guide below to learn more.
Leadership Team-Key Roles
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10 Steps to Begin YA MinistryDo you want to start a Young Adult Ministry at your parish? Are you wondering where to start? Never Fear! Please check out this 10-step guide to starting (or restarting) a young adult ministry at your parish! In addition to the guide, feel free to contact our office so we can walk with you as you begin an exciting new endeavor!
10 Steps to Begin Young Adult Ministry
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Leadership FormHas Leadership changed within your Young Adult Ministry? Let us know by clicking image below.
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Group Info FormHas your ministry added a new event? New social media? Click the image below to fill out the general information form.
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Parish Young Adult Groups
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North
Christ the Good Shepherd – Spring, TX
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church: contact Tatiana Vasquez
Our Lady of Lavang: contact Hanh Nguyen
Sacred Heart – Conroe, TX: contact Matthew Monteilh
St. Anthony of Padua – Woodlands, TX: contact the General Email
St. Ignatius Loyola – Spring, TX: contact General Email
St. Martha Young Adults - Kingwood, TX: contact General Email
Impact - St. Mary Magdalene: contact Cynthia Caballero
St. Maximilian Kolbe Young Adults - Social Media
Sts. Simon & Jude – Woodlands, TX: contact Hope Murphy (SSJ Young Professionals) and Victoria Medrano (Emerging Young Adults)
St. Matthias contact Grace Brown
South
Galveston Catholic Young Adult – Galveston, TX contact Victoria Flores
St. Benedict the Abbot: contact Crystal German
St. Frances Cabrini: contact Eric DeLeon
St. Luke the Evangelist: contact General Email
The Bridge - St. Mary of the Expectation, Mary Queen and St. Luke
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church: Contact General Email
St. Helen - Pearland, contact General Email
Vietnamese Martyrs: Contact Trang Trish Vu
Central
Annunciation Catholic Church
Holy Rosary
St. Anne Catholic Community: Contact General Email
St. Joseph: Contact Bernadette Peters
St. Patrick
St. Theresa - Memorial Park: Contact General Email
St. Vincent de Paul
All Saints: Contact Luke Heffernan
St. Michael: Contact General Email
St. Benedict the Abbot
Immaculate Heart of Mary: Contact Clarissa Ramirez
East
Our Lady of Guadalupe -Baytown “For His Glory”: contact Ángel Soto
St. Andrew – Channelview, TX: Contact General email (bilingual)
St. Pius V: Contact Xanthe Sanchez email: [email protected]
St. Juan Diego - Pasadena, TX: Contact General Email (bilingual)
West
Ascension Chinese Mission: Contact Francisco Flores
Holy Family Church-Missouri City contact General Email
St. Faustina - Katy Young Adults (KYA)
Notre Dame Young Adults Notre Dame Catholic Church [email protected]
St. Cyril of Alexandria: Contact Vanessa Manzanarez
St. Justin Martyr Young Adult CIA (Catholics in Action) Contact General Email
St. Laurence – Sugar Land, TX: contact Chris Nabzdyk
St. Thomas Aquinas – Sugar Land, TX: Contact Alex Pasculado
St. Edith Stein – Katy, TX: Contact Yahaira Valenzuela
St. John Vianney: Contact General Email
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton –Website and Social
Organizations
Young Catholic Professionals
Adore Ministries: Connect on Facebook Here
Regnum Christi: Contact Angie Hilbun
Young Catholics of African Descent: Contact Stacy Allen
Catholic Charismatic Center
Focolare Young Adults
If you are interested in learning more about young adult ministry at your parish, click the link below or contact our office [email protected] or 713-741-8778.
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Young Adult groups across Northern Houston regularly come together to host dynamic events that build community, deepen faith, and connect young adults from across the region. Learn more and discover upcoming opportunities at the link below:
Northern Young Adult Events
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