Mission Statement
Holy Family Youth Ministry provides a welcoming community where young people become closer to Christ and fulfill their mission.
Core Values
- To be welcoming of all people.
- To provide opportunities for our community to participate in everything our Church has to offer.
- To inspire young people to strengthen their faith and follow Jesus to their best of our abilities.
- To offer the ability to grow wherever you are in your faith journey.
- Create a positive environment for young people and those who minister to them.
Whether you’re in high school or middle school, Holy Family has a ministry just for you.
Confirmation
Program Mission
It is Holy Family’s hope that at the end of the 2-year Confirmation preparation process teens will…
- know they have a home at Holy Family and within the larger Catholic Church,
- believe that the Holy Spirit leads our church and is an advocate in their lives, and
- have participated with their households in…
- regular Sunday worship and liturgical ministry
- service to the wider community
- Faith Formation sessions
- Community Life events
Schedule
We meet one Sunday a month from 3:30 – 5:15 and attend the 5:30pm Mass as a group. We also have a Tuesday option the Tuesday following the Sunday meeting.
Register
Registration is now closed for the 2024-2025 school year. To inquire about the Confirmation process, please contact Ray Hernandez at rhernandez@holyfamily.org
Youth Ministry
About
Holy Family Youth Ministry is a comprehensive youth program grounded in the mission of Jesus and the Catholic Church, directed toward growth as loving Christian disciples. We welcome ALL teens in high school, regardless of faith background and personal beliefs. EVERYONE is welcome! We offer teens many ways to have fun, grow personally, and spiritually as a direct reflection of Jesus’ heart.
Eden Hang Outs
Stop by our Eden Youth Center on select Wednesdays of the month to hang out with other high school teens. This is a day where you can come hang out and bring friends. We may watch a movie, have a board game night, or just hang out. The Eden Center will be open from 7-8:30pm on those evenings. All high school teens are welcome!
Life Nights
About two Sundays a month, we will have Life Nights. These nights will begin after the 5:30pm Mass and end at 8pm. These nights will be an opportunity to have fun and learn more about our faith.
Summer Schedule
From June – August, our summer schedule will include Sunday Life Nights after the 5:30pm Mass, Ice Cream and Jesus on Wednesday evenings, and outings on select Thursday evenings. Our outings could be going to the movies, Bowling, Dave and Busters, or going to the Beach. All events at Eden Center are available to all teens entering 9th grade – 12th grade to show up. Outings need to be signed up ahead of time to ensure adequate chaperones and food. Outings will typically require payment for the movie, bowling, etc.
Download our summer schedule here!
Special Events
A few times a year, we may have special events. Two events that happen every year:
Inspiration – Day at Magic Mountain where we hang out in the park and end the day with a Catholic speaker and Adoration. This day is typically in November! Cost is TBD.
Youth Day – Day of speakers, rally, workshops and Mass with Archbishop. Teens from Holy Family are typically involved in the planning process. It is a Thursday in February. Cost is TBD.
**Both Special Events count as two youth events toward your Confirmation requirements because they are all day events.**
Union Station
How to sign up?
We no longer volunteer as a group for Union Station due to lack of volunteers. You can volunteer on your own by contacting Union Station Adult Center. Visit this page for more information
About
CrossWalk Middle School Ministry (MSM) is a dynamic, service-based youth ministry program designed for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth. We seek to inspire middle schoolers to know Jesus and empower them to live as engaged, joyful disciples. We meet about twice a month to discuss how we can reach out to those in need and together perform the corporal and spiritual works of mercy by participating in service projects
Schedule
Cross Walk meets about twice a month on Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm.
Youth Ministry Leadership
About
We are always looking for teens and adults to assist in our Youth Ministry programs. Whether you are leading a small group during Confirmation, hanging out during Eden Hang Outs, or attending retreats or other events with us; we are always looking for people to partner with us in growing our ministry.
What is J.U.I.C.E. Team?
J.U.I.C.E. stands for Join Us In Christ Eternally!! This team is comprised of teens who have been confirmed and young adults who commit to making the Confirmation and Youth Ministry programs the best they can be. This team comes together to plan the retreats for Confirmation as well as being the small group leaders and speakers on retreat. This team meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the Month for formation and planning. If you are confirmed and want to give back to the Confirmation and Youth Ministry programs then this team might be for you!
How can I help?
If you are a teen who has been confirmed, then the above J.U.I.C.E. Team is for you!
If you are an adult who feels the call to work with young people, then there are a couple of different things you could do to make our ministry grow.
- Pray – You can pray for the teens and our ministry.
- You can support us by helping us with single events. Driving to a special event or chaperoning a retreat.
- You may choose to help us on a regular basis. You can be an adult helper at our Eden Hang Outs, Life Nights, or Confirmation Sessions.
- You can support the teens by donating so that teens can attend our events who may need monetary help to attend some of our events.
Connect with us
Follow us while you follow Jesus!
Holy Family Eden Center
1520 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(across the street from the Church and Pastoral Center)
Ray Hernandez
Associate Director of Faith Formation – Youth Ministry & Confirmation