Youth

Contact me for:

• Questions regarding best approaches in the Process of Evangelization for Youth
• Onsite training and formation for your evangelization team (youth, family, adults)
• Questions regarding Evangelist or Youth Events

Bio: My role at the Center mainly focuses on those who evangelize to the youth. I offer opportunities for youth evangelists to share life and prayer on a regional and Archdiocesan level, while encouraging that sharing of life and prayer at the parish level with their teams and volunteers. I also organize ongoing formation in catechesis and best practices for the mission of leading youth into relationship with Jesus Christ and offer opportunities for the youth to share life and prayer. My favorite part of my job is going onsite for a parish training with a team and watching them work together, pray together, and get excited to serve the youth together.  The creativity and excitement that’s generated from their time together is amazing!

A Little About Me: I was born in Connecticut, raised in Georgia and currently reside in Dayton, with my two cats and dog, all of which God brought to me through humorous events so perhaps one day I will join St. Francis as a Patron Saint of animals.

Favorite Saint: I probably pray most often to St. Therese of Lisieux (stalking me since 2014) and my confirmation saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton.

First quote I ever memorized: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for woe, to give you a future full of hope.”  Jeremiah 29: 11

Contact Me For:

• Assistance with youth evangelization & resources for grades K-6
• Summer programs, including Totus Tuus & VBS
• Questions on Whole Family Catechesis

A Little About Me: : I am passionate about bringing faith to life for young children and making catechesis engaging. I have been married for more than 20 years and have 5 children ranging in age from college to elementary.

Favorite Saint:  St. John Bosco

Favorite Bible verse: “For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable,” Romans 11:29

Contact me for:

• Onsite training and formation for your youth evangelization team
• If you have questions about Athletics
• Youth evangelization questions regarding the Dayton area specifically

Bio: As the Assoicate Director for Youth Evanglization, my role is to assist with training and development for youth evangelists, mainly in the Dayton area. I also oversee the parish athletic programs for the Archdiocese.

A Little About Me: I have been married to my wife, Jenna, for just over 5 years, and have 13 and 10-year-old (foster) sons. I previously worked in youth ministry at the Catholic Communities of Northwest Dayton for over 7 years, while also serving on the Greater Dayton CYO Executive Board.

Favorite Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Favorite Bible Verse: “For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life.” – Romans 5:10