At The Basilica of Saint Mary, the Youth Apostolate exists to help young people encounter Jesus Christ and grow as disciples fully rooted in the life of His Church.
Together with parents, volunteers, and parish leaders, we seek to accompany children and teens through friendship, prayer, service, formation, and joyful community life — helping them discover their identity, vocation, and mission in Christ.
Explore opportunities for children, teens, families, and volunteers to grow in faith, friendship, leadership, service, and parish life.
Children and families are invited into parish life through athletics, leadership opportunities, prayer, and service.

A joyful week of faith, music, games, crafts, and community. Learn More →



Prayer, service, and devotion to Our Lady.
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Serve at the altar and participate more deeply in the liturgy.
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Middle school students are invited to grow in friendship, discipleship, prayer, service, and joyful community life.




Faith, service, sisterhood, and leadership for young women.
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Serve younger students while growing in leadership and faith.
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High school students are invited into deeper discipleship, authentic friendship, leadership, service, and mission.

A monthly night of prayer, worship, formation, fellowship, and community for high school students.
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Fellowship, prayer, formation, and authentic Catholic friendship.
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Prayer, fraternity, discipleship, and community life.
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Service, prayer, formation, and community through the Diocese of Arlington.
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Encounter Christ through worship, sacraments, and Catholic community.
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Join thousands of Catholic teens for prayer, worship, speakers, and community.
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Formation and leadership opportunities for teens serving middle schoolers.
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Serve younger students while growing in leadership, faith, and joyful community.
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The Youth Apostolate at The Basilica of Saint Mary is part of the Office of Youth, Young Adults, Young Families, and Marriage Formation. Together with parents, volunteers, clergy, and parish leaders, we seek to help young people encounter Jesus Christ, grow as disciples, and become fully part of the life and mission of His Church.
Office of Youth, Young Adults, Young Families & Marriage Formation
Contact the apostolate leader Youth Apostolate Team to learn more or to volunteer by using this form.
The Basilica of Saint Mary
310 South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Main Offices
313 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact
Phone: 703-836-4100
Fax: 703-549-3605
Email Contact
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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