St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Paducah, KY

Youth Ministry

- Ministries
Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center

Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center | Diocese of Owensboro from Diocese of Owensboro KY on Vimeo.
Life Teen Blog
- Faith First: God at the Center
  
  This raises an important question: how does a teen like Kyle find a way to be committed to sports, academics, and his faith while so many other teens struggle? In Matthew 6:21 Jesus says, "Where your...
- Social Media Privacy Settings
  
  A legitimate concern for parents over social media use is the accessibility that companies and strangers might have to their teens. This is a valid concern, and we'd love to address a few privacy...
Catholic Link
- Why Use A Missal (And How!)
  
  What is the Roman Missal? The Roman Missal is (mostly) the big red book that the priest uses at the altar and at his chair when celebrating Mass. I say “mostly” because the Lectionary (which contains...
- The Top 4 Questions Teens Ask Before Confirmation (And How to Respond!)
  
  The question teenagers constantly ask is, “Why does this matter?” And if they don’t feel it matters, they won’t participate. (Or at best, they will drag their feet.) Math homework and cleaning often...
Rome Reports

Redeeming Halloween!

How can we understand Halloween from a Catholic perspective? Look at its origins! Want to learn more? Check out this great article, written over 20 years ago, but still fantastic, true, and relevant!

http://theleaven.org/how-halloween-can-be-redeemed/
Coming Opportunities for High School Youth!

Forms for the Lazarus Retreat can be found below!

Mission: Eucharistic Life | June 19-24, 2022

Mark your calendars to attend this mission experience for high school youth! It will be four days of service, prayer and reflection. We will provide an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching all while enjoying fun and fellowship with the youth in our diocese! Find registration and other important information by visiting owensborodiocese.org/el. Hosted by the Office of Youth Ministry, Catholic Charities and the Glenmary Sisters. Contact Robin Tomes at 270-683-1545 or robin.tomes@pastoral.org with questions.
Forms and Documents
Youth Ministry Links