Our Vision
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.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Explore opportunities for children, teens, families, and volunteers to grow in faith, friendship, leadership, service, and parish life.
Elementary & Family Opportunities
Children and families are invited into parish life through athletics, leadership opportunities, prayer, and service.
Summer Program
Vacation Bible School
A joyful week of faith, music, games, crafts, and community. Learn More →
Under 18 • First Holy Communion
Junior Legion of Mary
Prayer, service, and devotion to Our Lady.
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Boys Grades 5+
Altar Servers
Serve at the altar and participate more deeply in the liturgy.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
Middle school students are invited to grow in friendship, discipleship, prayer, service, and joyful community life.
Girls Service
Junior Catholic Daughters
Faith, service, sisterhood, and leadership for young women.
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Summer Leadership
VBS Counselors in Training
Serve younger students while growing in leadership and faith.
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HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
High school students are invited into deeper discipleship, authentic friendship, leadership, service, and mission.
High School Gathering
BEHOLD
A monthly night of prayer, worship, formation, fellowship, and community for high school students.
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Every Wednesday • 7PM
Girls Small Group
Fellowship, prayer, formation, and authentic Catholic friendship.
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Every Wednesday • 7PM
Boys Small Group
Prayer, fraternity, discipleship, and community life.
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Summer Mission Experience
WorkCamp
Service, prayer, formation, and community through the Diocese of Arlington.
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Summer Conference
Steubenville Youth Conference
Encounter Christ through worship, sacraments, and Catholic community.
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Diocesan Event
Diocesan RALLY
Join thousands of Catholic teens for prayer, worship, speakers, and community.
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Leadership & Formation
Youth Leadership Program
Formation and leadership opportunities for teens serving middle schoolers.
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Summer Service
VBS Counselors
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
Let's Talk
Contact the apostolate leader Youth Apostolate Team to learn more or to volunteer by using this form.