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More Than Just a Sunday Routine: Find Your People.
Let’s be real—your week is already packed. Between sports, endless homework, practicing for recitals, and trying to figure out what comes next, the last thing you need is another boring lecture or a repeat of the same old “bible stories” you’ve heard for years.
That’s not what we are about.
Our youth group is a space built for you to unwind, ask the tough questions without judgment, and figure out who you actually want to be. It’s a place where you can find real, genuine friendships, step away from the stress of social media, and discover a faith that actually matters in your daily life.
What to expect:
  • Good Food & Better Company: We always start with a solid snack because nobody can think on an empty stomach.
  • Real Conversations: We tackle the big stuff—navigating stress, relationships, identity, and finding God in the middle of a chaotic world.
  • Massive Fun: We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We offer Youth Nights, service projects, retreats, and other activities throughout the year, including participation in diocesan events which give us a chance to connect with youth groups from other parishes.
  • A Place to Unwind: Dedicated to relaxing and finding peace through prayer.
You are unique, and you have something to offer that nobody else can. The church doesn’t just need you in the future—we need you right now.
Come exactly as you are. Bring a friend, or come ready to make new ones.

“It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world.”-St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron saint of youth

To join AYM, you just have to come to one of our Youth Nights or other events. Commitment is up to you.

For more information, please contact our Parish Catechetical Leader Mrs. Jennifer Petrillo at 732-370-0500 ext. 311 or [email protected]

Upcoming Youth Events: Food, Fun, and Giving Back!

The Turkey Dinner Drive: Ultimate Meal Prep Crew
Ready to kick off Thanksgiving break with some serious impact? We need a powerhouse crew of teen volunteers to help organize and pack up hundreds of holiday meals for families in need. Grab your friends, blast some music, and let’s crush this service project.

  • When: Saturday, November 21st | 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Where: Meet Mr. Graham Mulholland right in front of Gonzaga Hall.

  • Secure your spot: Space is limited so RSVP ASAP and no later than November 15th so we know you’re on the team!

Christmas Card Hackathon & Snack Night
Get your creative juices flowing and spread some massive holiday cheer! We’re taking over the Youth Room to design custom Christmas cards for the residents at Bartley Nursing Home. It’s the perfect way to de-stress, hang out, and make someone’s holiday a whole lot brighter.

  • The Perks: Free snacks and great vibes

  • When: Wednesday, December 2nd | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Where: The Youth Room (Gonzaga Hall)

  • Secure your spot: RSVP by Monday, November 30th so we have enough food and supplies!

Tacos & Tilma: Our Lady of Guadalupe Night
Did someone say free taco bar? Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with tacos and a look into one of the wildest, most miraculous mysteries in history. We’re diving deep into the unexplainable, supernatural image that appeared on St. Juan Diego’s tilma (cloak) back in 1531. Plus, Pope Leo XVI just declared a worldwide “Jubilee Year” for Our Lady of Guadalupe, so we are going big to celebrate. Come for the tacos, stay for the awesome discussion.

  • When: Monday, December 14th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Where: Gonzaga Hall

  • Secure your spot: RSVP by Thursday, December 10th so we can get an accurate taco count!

“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He who provoked you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is He who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is He who reads in your heart your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle.

It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be ground down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal.”

-Pope St. John Paul II