Young Adults & Young Families
Encounter Jesus, make disciples, and change the culture through prayer, formation, fellowship, service, and authentic Catholic community led by young adults seeking to live and share the Gospel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.
About the Apostolate
The Young Adults & Young Families Apostolate serves parishioners ages 21–39 through opportunities for prayer, friendship, service, formation, and parish life.
Whether you are single, engaged, married, raising children, searching for community, or looking to grow deeper in your faith, we want to help you encounter Christ and build meaningful Catholic friendships rooted in the life of the Basilica.
Our Mission
Encounter Jesus.
Make disciples.
Change the culture.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Explore the many ways young adults and young families can connect at the Basilica.
Sunday Coffee
Gather after the 10:00 AM Mass for coffee, conversation, and community.
Small Groups
Grow through Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and discipleship.
Men’s & Women’s Ministries
Opportunities to come together with other men and women in faith and fellowship
Theology on Tap
Monthly talks and fellowship at Murphy’s Irish Pub.
Service Opportunities
Serve the poor, vulnerable, elderly, and local community together.
Pro-Life Opportunities
Pray, witness, and serve in support of the dignity of every human life.
Emmaus Fellowship
A welcoming community for neurodivergent young adults seeking friendship, faith, and belonging.
Outings & Events
Hikes, pilgrimages, dances, socials, and seasonal gatherings.
Catholic Sports
Build friendships through sports and recreation.
Married, Engaged & Young Families
Santa Familia
A Catholic community for married and engaged young adults, single parents, blended families, and young families seeking friendship, formation, prayer, and support in the vocation of marriage and family life.
Santa Familia accompanies couples in every season — newly married, raising young children, engaged, or every stage in between — by fostering Christ-centered community, prayer, and formation.
Gatherings may include prayer, meals, playtime, fireside chats, formation nights, Bible study, and honest accompaniment through the joys and trials of marriage and family life.
Get Connected
Stay up to date through our email list, GroupMe communities, social media, bulletin announcements, and parish calendar.
Not sure where to start?
Come to Sunday Coffee, join the GroupMe, or send us a message. We would love to help you find your place in the young adult and young family community at the Basilica.