C.Y.M. members assisting with serving drinks at St. Gertrude's 60th Anniversary Celebration.

St. Gertrude Catholic Youth Ministry was formed under the direction of Fr. Benedict Quang with the assistance of several couples that wanted to see an increase presence of our young church, to build a Catholic support network for our youth, to increase the faith experiece of the youth, provide opportunities for our youth to develop a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, provide service activities, and a positive social outlet for our youth.  In the past 20 years, the CYM has met those goals and have planted the seeds of faith to many young people not only at St. Gerrude but in surrounding parishes.  We now host a variety of faith based activities for the youth as well as for the parish, attend Catholic Youth Conferences, Rallies, and retreats.  Many of our youth have taken leaderhip roles not only in our group but at the diocean level by witnessing to youth retreat groups, confirmation retreats, taking on leaderhip roles in the parish and at our own retreats!  God has blessed our parish community with amazing young people over the years and some wonderful adults to lead them into adulthood!

CYM focuses on Spiritual, Social and Service Aspects of the Christian Life of the Teens we come into Contact with.  Through this Ministry our youth experience the richness of the Catholic faith, gain a greater knowledge of prayer, become knowledgeable on ways to better serve the community, and build a strong bond of friendship and community!  

Adult Leadership includes:  Lauren Gauley, Anita and Terry Matherne.  Anyone interested in assisting as an adult leader should contact Lauren or Anita.

6th grade - 11th grade CCD students are able to become members of CYM.

All adults working with the youth of our parish are required to attend a Safe Environment Training and have a background check completed.  This training is mandatory and is renewed every 3 years.  If you need this training, contact the CCD coordinator or the church secretary!
 
If you are already trained and have a background check you can renew on line.  This is only for those who have participated in face to face initial training sessions in the past.  
Go to Nolacatholic.org/safe-and-sacred-on-line-renewal-training

Once you have completed your renewal course online, a certificate will be mailed to St. Gertrude.  A background check will be completed once we receive your certificate at no cost to you.

Thanks for keeping our youth safe!