St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Penfield, NY
Youth Ministry

Who We Are

  • We are a community of communities and lifelong learners
  • We strive to afford as many opportunities as possible so that all our members can continue to grow in faith and understanding
  • We are committed to small group learning
  • We gather as:
    • Classroom Learners
    • Adults in intergenerational groups
    • Those preparing for Sacraments
    • Small groups of adults
    • As a worshipping community each week
  • We are called to community
  • We share our sense that all are welcome here and together we are stronger and better able to meet one another's needs

Vision of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

  • Promote knowledge and practice of faith
  • Explore the meaning of and participation in Liturgy and Sacraments
  • Understand and apply Moral Formation in Jesus Christ
  • Teach people how to pray and help them grow their spirtuality
  • Prepare people to grow in community
  • Participate actively in the life and mission of the church
  • Empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today
  • Develop in everyone a clear faith focus and a rich faith vocabulary
  • Draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic Faith Community
  • Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person


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