The Archdiocesan Commission for Youth is still in its embryonic stages. The Commission hopes to bring about the holistic development of young people. Their primary area of service will be in the training of Youth, Young Adults and adults in the parish for the implementation of the post-Synod resolutions. The vision of the Commission is to see young persons develop a healthy sense of self-esteem, respect for their elders, family, peers, environment, become disciplined and committed to making Christ’s mission their mission and to develop a genuine love for God and their brothers and sisters.

Spiritual Director: Fr Christian Chambers

About The Episcopal Delegate

The Episcopal Delegate for Youth, Sr Kathleen Joseph OP joined the Dominican Sisters in 1992 after working for sixteen years at the Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited presently known as RBTT Bank. She was first assigned to the Administrative Department at the St Dominic’s Children’s Home where she served for two years. During 1999 to 2001, Sr Kathleen worked in Barbados as the Assistant Administrator of the Our Lady of Sorrows parish, St Peter as well as the St Patrick’s Cathedral in Bridgetown.

On her return to Trinidad in 2001, she was hired as the full time Youth Minister at the St Anthony’s Church, Petit Valley. Much of her success as St Anthony’s was due to the Youth Leadership Training that she and her Youth Council received under the previous Episcopal Delegate for Youth Sr Rose Mary Carvalho.

The training equipped her for the implementation of the Vision Document, which is now the official document for youth ministry since the Synod. As Sr Kathleen begins the coordination of the youth ministry in Trinidad and Tobago she is in the process of forming the Archdiocesan Youth Commission and the Youth Secretariat whose members will serve on the other Archdiocesan Commissions and Councils.

Her vision is to see young persons develop a healthy sense of self-esteem, respect for their elders, family, peers, environment, become disciplined and committed to making Christ’s mission their mission and to develop a genuine love for God and their brothers and sisters.

Youth Secretariat
15 Robinson Ville,
Belmont
(1-868) 624-0454
Fax: 625-0702

Email: cathyouthsecretariat@gmail.com
Website: www.catholicyouthministrytrinbago.com

General Information

YOUTH 2000
St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Rev. Neil Rodriguez, Spiritual Director
Coordinator: Rhoda Guerra (776 2382)
Assistant Coordinator: Gail Jagroop (653 9920)
PRO: Allyson Raeburn (663 5754)
Treasurer: Hugh Pantaleon (642 0430)
Secretary: Debra Meloney (667 8118)

Legion of Mary - Youth Praesidia
There are many youth praesidia attached to parish communities and secondary schools….
There are some Junior Curia

St. Vincent de Paul Youth Council

Youth for Christ…
A division of the Family life Ministry

Trinidad and Tobago Altar Servers Council
A division of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Responsible for coordinating the ministry of Serving at the Altar The Officers are:
President: Courtney Lezama
Vice President: Marlon Robinson
Treasurer: Kinda Grenade
Assistant Treasurer: Malcolm Alcala
Secretary: Michelle Paterson
Assist Secretary: Dwayne Johnson

The Trinidad and Tobago Altar Servers Council is a body that facilitates the coming together of the young people (male and Female) who serve at our altars throughout the archdiocese. They are a very well organized body and seek to enhance the development of a deep commitment to the faith, a positive attitude to serving and have been encouraging their members to consider a vocation to the priesthood and or religious life.

COR
A retreat movement for youths!!!

CHOICE
The Sanctuary, 44 Diego Martin Main Road, Trinidad & Tobago
Tel: (868) 632–4194
Spiritual Director: Sr. Helena Profeiro, O. Carm, [(868) 625–3680]

Retreat queries or more information? Contact Sean Samad at 686-5122.
choicemovement@yahoo.com