• "The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person."
  (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)
  
  Our Religious Education/Faith Formation Program for Youth follows the contours of our Program for Children, with classes on Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. and 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  
  However, we also offer at MHR a Youth Group for those 6th grade and older.  This meets every Saturday from 12:15- 1:30 P.M.  Please leave a message at the Rectory (212-673-4224) for our dynamic Youth Group leaders, Alberto Guerrero, Pablo Guerrero, and Andrea Velez, if you are interested.