Youth Ministry Retreat

This year's Youth Minister's Retreat is out of the mouth of St. Peter, "To Whom Shall We Go?" St. Peter has taught us a lot of lessions as a sinner and as a saint. This year we invite all youth leaders to come and spend a weekend with Jesus. The retreat isn't just for youth ministers, but for any adult that works with teenagers (core member, youth leader volunteers, campus ministers, and of course youth ministers).

Register online for the Youth Ministry Retreat

  • Event: Youth Ministry Retreat
  • Theme: To Whom Shall We Go?
  • Date: February 26-28, 2010
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stlyouth.org Gets a Facelift

OYM new website - screenshot

The Office of Youth Ministry has given this website a much-needed overhaul. Not only did we upgrade the engine running the website (instead of jogging along like a beat-up station wagon, it's roaring down the strip like a Lamborghini!), we also fixed a ton of little problems with the site and added a few new features.

  • Forums: You can now easily reply to other postings, and add new forum topics.
  • Calendar of Events: You can add your own events, and view other youth ministry events more easily.
  • Young Adults: This section of the site will be greatly expanded in the coming months!
  • OYM Picks: Fresh links from around the Internet, hand-picked by the Office of Youth Ministry.
  • Image Galleries: Now with 200% more win!
  • A fresh new look: Much easier on the eyes, better for modern computers.

What do you think? Let us know in the forums, leave a comment below, or send us an email! We'd be happy to hear from you. Read more »

Submitted by stlyouth on January 6, 2010 - 2:37pm in

Youth Ministry Retreat Registration Opens Soon!

Tis the Season to give Thanks and Praise to the new born King, Jesus Christ! Many of us that visit our website realize that Jesus is the reason for the season, but do we all make the time to reflect on why Jesus was born for us individually, for our families, for our friends, for the teenagers we serve? Do we take time to rest and be refreshed in Christ's presence?

On Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 online registration opens for our Youth Ministry Retreat and Jesus is calling many of you to spend some time with Him! If you work with teens in your parish, I invite you to join us on February 26-28, 2010! What a great gift to give yourself, your core team, or someone you love for Christmas! This is also a great gift that will impact those that you love and serve because this gives Jesus another opportunity to fill you, so that He can work through you. Read more »

Submitted by Tom Lancia on November 24, 2009 - 11:36am in

FOCUS: Young Adult Conference

Do you have plans for New Years Eve yet?

It may seem a bit early to be making plans, but this year if you are a college student or young adult your plans are a no brainer. The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is hosting a National Conference in Orlando, FL titled “Made for More”. You can join 5000 college students and young adults for five days jam packed full of amazing speakers, musicians and entertainers from all over the country. The conference will be held at the Marriott World Resort & Conference Center in beautiful Orlando, FL. Registration, which includes the conference fee, Hotel accommodations and three box lunches, is $319.

The FOCUS team serving at Washington University in St. Louis will be taking a group departing from St. Louis on December 30 and returning January 3. If you’re looking for a great way to deepen your faith and encounter Christ this Christmas time, you’re invited to join us for this unforgettable experience. Read more »

Submitted by Tom Lancia on November 20, 2009 - 9:55am in

The OYM-CYA has a New Phone Number!

This is just in, The Office of Youth Ministry of the Catholic Youth Apostolate have a new phone number! If you call our old numbers, they will still work to the end of the school year, but don't wait until then to save our new numbers in your cell phones, computers, and address books.

I'm sure you are all wondering what it is so here you go:

Office of Youth Ministery - Catholic Youth Apostolate

  • Main Number: 314-792-7650
  • Fax: 314-792-7619

Office Staff:

  • Msgr. John Borcic - Executive Director of the Catholic Youth Apostolate, 314-792-7602
  • Fr. Brian Fischer - Director of the Office of Youth Ministry, 314-792-7607
  • Rosanne Twellman - Coordinator of Events, 314-792-7616
  • Tom Lancia - Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 314-792-7618
  • Ron Garcia - Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 314-792-7609

Submitted by Tom Lancia on November 18, 2009 - 12:08pm in