Bringing Youth to Christ since 1979
“Dear Lord, we no longer want to live for ourselves, but for you.”
— Youth Apostles Prayer
Who are we?
Youth Apostles is a Catholic community founded with the ultimate purpose of inspiring youth to a Christ-like life based on the Lord’s sacrificial love.
Our Impact
With thousands of youth served each year by our members, our purpose has never been more clear - to inspire youth to live Christ-like lives… for the rest of their lives!
120+ Members
7 priests, 9 lay consecrated, and 110 lay single and married
125 Offerings
Offered weekly and attended by 2,500+ youth
24,000 hours
Of ministry serving young people every year
81 Retreats
Attended by over 4,700 youth
MAKE AN IMPACT
“I was able to connect to [the Youth Apostles members at PVI] differently from other adults. Being able to relate to their story showed me a different level of respect that I hadn’t gotten from other teachers.”
What Others Are Saying
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"I find great joy when young people encounter Christ in genuine ways through our ministry, turn regularly to prayer and the Sacraments, find increasing joy in being a disciple of Christ and begin to share their faith with their peers."
Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
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"It is wonderful to be part of a larger community that encourages young people to develop a relationship with God through meaningful mentorship that demonstrates the love and teachings of Jesus."
Vicki Foster
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"Youth Apostles is a beacon of hope for our frequently disillusioned and disenfranchised youth, who need God now more than ever."
Gary Lytle
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“If it weren’t for this youth ministry… I don’t think I’d be able to talk to God, make new friends, and see that there’s a whole new world out there for us.”
Abigail
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"[Their presence at school] is like an open door I can walk through and immediately be comforted."
Gavin
Food For Your Soul
A series of reflections from Fr. Jack Peterson, YA, based on the Eucharist at monthly Food for the Soul gatherings.
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This April, assuming the official call of the Bishop that will confirm my discernment, my fellow Youth Apostles brothers, Eric and Sean, and I will be ordained to the transitional diaconate and, finally, one year later in 2026, to the ministerial priesthood.