Youth Ministry

“What is needed today is a church which knows how to respond to the expectations of young people. Jesus wants to enter into dialogue with them and, through his body, which is the church, to propose the possibility of a choice, which will require a commitment of their lives. As Jesus with the disciples of Emmaus, so the church must become the traveling companion of young people…”

– (Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day 1995, Philippines)

What we do

Sacred Heart Saint Francis Parish’s Youth Ministry Program is committed to supporting the youth of our parish in faith discovery, education and vocation discernment. Our youth group meets monthly with various actives from Totus Tuus to pumpkin carving and caroling. 

Goals of Our Youth Ministry Program

1.  To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of the young people of Bennington and the surrounding towns.

2. To draw the youth of our church community to responsible participation in life, church, and work.

3. To empower young people to be disciples of Jesus Christs by living and working for faith, hope and Love.