Beyond The Beacon Episode 98: Youth ministry’s impact – How it forms a strong Catholic faith #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BTB-98-1b-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /><p></p>
<p><strong>Is youth ministry just pizza and retreats?</strong> Think again. We dive deep into the vital role Catholic youth ministry plays in forming lifelong faith. Featuring insightful interviews with seasoned youth ministers, we explore the powerful impact of youth ministry—not just on attendance, but on how it actively develops and strengthens a strong, authentic Catholic identity in young people. Hear some strategies for connecting with teens and navigating modern challenges. If you want to know what works in building the Church’s future, this episode is a must-listen.</p>
<p>Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for this episode is:</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px"><strong>John Cammarata</strong>. Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Paterson; and Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany, N.J.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px"><strong>Alyssa Carolan</strong>. Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry at St. John Vianney Parish in the Stockholm neighborhood of Hardyston, N.J., and St. Thomas the Apostle in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Jefferson, N.J.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px"><strong>Yadira Sifonte</strong>. Youth Minister at The Catholic Community of St. Brendan & St. George, in Clifton, N.J.</li>
<li><strong>Justin Carrasco</strong>. Director of Young Prophets at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J.</li>
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<p><a href="https://beyond.beaconnj.org/2149965/episodes/17989448-youth-ministry-s-impact-how-it-forms-a-strong-catholic-faith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Listen to the episode here</a>, or on any major podcast platform, or watch it on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-3GGP3Ad10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel</a>.</p> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BTB-98-1b-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" />Is youth ministry just pizza and retreats? Think again. We dive deep into the vital role Catholic youth ministry plays in forming lifelong faith. Featuring insightful interviews with seasoned youth ministers, we explore the powerful impact of youth ministry—not just on attendance, but on how it actively develops and strengthens a strong, authentic Catholic identity in young people. Hear some strategies for connecting with teens and navigating modern challenges. If you want to know what works in building the Church’s future, this episode is a must-listen. Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for this episode is:
Is youth ministry just pizza and retreats? Think again. We dive deep into the vital role Catholic youth ministry plays in forming lifelong faith. Featuring insightful interviews with seasoned youth ministers, we explore the powerful impact of youth ministry—not just on attendance, but on how it actively develops and strengthens a strong, authentic Catholic identity in young people. Hear some strategies for connecting with teens and navigating modern challenges. If you want to know what works in building the Church’s future, this episode is a must-listen.
Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for this episode is:
- John Cammarata. Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Paterson; and Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany, N.J.
- Alyssa Carolan. Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry at St. John Vianney Parish in the Stockholm neighborhood of Hardyston, N.J., and St. Thomas the Apostle in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Jefferson, N.J.
- Yadira Sifonte. Youth Minister at The Catholic Community of St. Brendan & St. George, in Clifton, N.J.
- Justin Carrasco. Director of Young Prophets at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J.
Listen to the episode here, or on any major podcast platform, or watch it on Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel.
Beyond The Beacon Episode 98: Youth ministry’s impact – How it forms a strong Catholic faith #Catholic –
Is youth ministry just pizza and retreats? Think again. We dive deep into the vital role Catholic youth ministry plays in forming lifelong faith. Featuring insightful interviews with seasoned youth ministers, we explore the powerful impact of youth ministry—not just on attendance, but on how it actively develops and strengthens a strong, authentic Catholic identity in young people. Hear some strategies for connecting with teens and navigating modern challenges. If you want to know what works in building the Church’s future, this episode is a must-listen.
Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for this episode is:
- John Cammarata. Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Paterson; and Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany, N.J.
- Alyssa Carolan. Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry at St. John Vianney Parish in the Stockholm neighborhood of Hardyston, N.J., and St. Thomas the Apostle in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Jefferson, N.J.
- Yadira Sifonte. Youth Minister at The Catholic Community of St. Brendan & St. George, in Clifton, N.J.
- Justin Carrasco. Director of Young Prophets at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J.
Listen to the episode here, or on any major podcast platform, or watch it on Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel.
