Arlington Youth Evangelization encourages young people to embark on a journey of faith and relationship with God through Jesus Christ. At our weekly 5 PM Mass, youth enter into authentic and full worship of God with a faith community of peers, families and adult ministers. All experience Christ’s power and love through praise, prayer and breaking open the Word of God in scripture. Many young people are actively involved in ministries at the liturgy.

AYE is coordinated by Scott Morin. Scott has been ministering to young people since graduating from Ithaca College in 1989. Involved in Young Life, an inter-denominational youth group, as a high school student in Danvers, MA, Scott discovered Jesus’ powerful impact on his life.

His first position in Youth Ministry was in his hometown, coordinating Youth Ministry for St. Richard and St. Mary of the Annunciation Parishes. In 1997 he was hired to coordinate comprehensive Youth Ministry at St. Zepherin Parish in Wayland, MA. Scott joined Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden in October of 2001, followed by the Saugus Catholics Collaborative in June of 2015. He joined the Catholic Parishes of Arlington in November of 2018 as the Evangelist of Youth and Young Adults. Scott is married to Margo, who is the Pastoral Associate of Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish in Salem, MA.

The AYE Leadership Team is made up of dedicated, outgoing, and caring adults and teens who put their hearts into making our community a loving place. They meet once a month to pray and plan events and experiences for those preparing for confirmation and beyond. Our successful team is an integral component of the Catholic Parishes of Arlington.

Our Leaders
Pastor, Fr. Marc Bishop
Parochial Vicar, Fr. Robert Sahayaraj
Parochial Vicar, Fr. Michael Zimmerman
Evangelist, Scott Morin

All young people and their familes are invited and challenged to respond to their baptismal call. Their talents are used to serve the church and the community. All those choosing to be more active are trained in different ministries and many have important roles in the 5:00 PM Mass. Social and Community Building activities are organized throughout the entire year. We also place a priority on service and justice – monthly projects are for the youth, their families, and friends.

God’s plan for your life is better than you could ever imagine. Let us help you experience life to the fullest in the midst of relationships and genuine community. We’d love to help you get connected at the Catholic Parishes of Arlington so you can discover who God has designed you to be.

Our Gather Youth Group serves as the “front door”. Every week we gather together to celebrate life with laughter, friendships, snacks, discussion, and an encouraging message. Church doesn’t have to be boring and God does matter.

On Sundays, we explore the teachings of our Catholic faith at confirmation preparation, preparing teens to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation.

Monthly, we serve with the Boston Sock Exchange, a special place for anyone to help their neighbors and make the world a better place (Who doesn’t want that?).

The Sunday evening 5 PM Mass is the backbone of our faith and our ministry, and one of our goals is to see every member of our parish connect with God in the Eucharist.

There’s lots more happening, so if there’s anything we can do to help you get connected, let us know, we’d love to help!

More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/arlingtonyouthandyoungadults.

The vision of the Church for youth is grounded in a contemporary understanding of the life and work of Jesus Christ, and expressed through eight components of advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Our young people are integral to all ministries at the Catholic Parishes of Arliungton, authentically involved in our mission. Read more here.

What is Arlington Youth Evangelization?
Arlington Youth Evangelization is the response of our Christian community to the specific needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of the youth with the larger community. Youth Ministry at Immaculate Conception is relational, multidimensional, holistic, and people-centered. Adolescence is a significant time in the development of the human person. Our parish community has an important role in building assets in youth and assisting youth to successfully complete the developmental tasks particular to adolescence. The presence of young people at our parish is a sign of hope and a great gift to us.

Youth Evangelization strives to promote quality programs, healthy relationships and functions for youth in grades 9-12. This inclusive ministry provides faith formation, social activities, retreats and service projects as well as leadership training and mentoring. We offer many opportunities for our youth to grow within the Catholic community and with Jesus. Youth Evangelization also supports and helps strengthen families through its comprehensive programs, services and resources.

The Youth Evangelization process happens when a variety of people, through a team approach, share with one another their stories and their lives. By doing so, they share the story of our Creator.

Our Goals for Arlington Youth Evangelization
+ AYE seeks to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

+ AYE seeks to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and the work of the faith community.

+ AYE empowers young people to become disciples of Jesus Christ who witness to their faith by living and working for justice, peace, and human dignity.

The A-Team
We are building a team of adults and confirmed teens, THE A-TEAM, to serve as small group leaders in our youth confirmation preparation process. This was formerly called CCD or Religious Education and the adults were referred to as Teachers. Youth Ministry can't happen without the great support of adult volunteers! The role of the A-Team is to lead discussion groups using provided materials and create a welcoming and encouraging environment for teens. We are expanding the sacramental preparation of our young people beyond classroom style learning… Join us for this exciting new process!
• PEER MINISTRY TEAM
This group of confirmed teens has the desire to serve their friends and journey with them as they develop a relationship with Jesus and the Church. Peer Ministers are students committed to their own ongoing formation, while assisting our adult leaders at 13 Sunday sessions from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
• ADULT MINISTRY TEAM
This special group of adults serves our youth in grades 9 and 10 on 13 Sundays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM by preparing them for the Sacrament of Confirmation and teaching them what the Church believes. These adults work to create a joyful environment where questions can be answered.