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THE YOUTH CULTURE LIVES HERE.
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CONFIRMATION | CHOSEN
To register, your teen must have already completed one year of faith formation in Life Teen (High School) or their 8th Grade year in EDGE (Middle School), either here or at another Catholic parish (with a verification letter).
If your teen has not yet completed a prior year of formation, they will need to register first for Life Teen or EDGE. In this case, Confirmation preparation would begin the following year, after that first year is completed.
Note: Your family must be registered parishioners at the Shrine of St. Padre Pio before enrolling. Parish registration is available online.
When: Sundays 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
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LIFE TEEN (High School)
Life Teen at the Shrine of St. Padre Pio is our high energy high school faith program for grades 9–12. Fully Catholic and rooted in Scripture and Church teaching, Life Teen helps teens and their families grow closer to Jesus and embrace His Church!
Through Sunday Mass, small groups, adoration, praise and worship, and engaging activities, teens are challenged to live their faith boldly, build lasting friendships, and prepare spiritually for life after high school. All teens are welcomed!
When: Sundays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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EDGE (Middle School)
EDGE at the Shrine of St. Padre Pio is our middle school faith program for grades 6–8. Fully Catholic and rooted in Scripture and Church teaching, EDGE helps young teens discover Jesus’ love and grow in their relationship with Him and His Church.
Through engaging small groups, games, discussion, and prayer experiences like adoration and worship, EDGE equips middle schoolers to live their faith boldly, form lasting friendships, and build a strong foundation for high school and beyond.
When: Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY
Born in Los Angeles, California, Rony Galdamez is a husband, father of four, and an energetic youth minister with a heart for building the Kingdom of God. A lifelong baseball fan, unapologetic fantasy football addict, and lover of biblical theology and apologetics, Rony brings that same energy and passion into ministry and everyday life.
When he’s not guiding teens closer to Christ or spending time with his family, Rony is writing and recording music that blends modern sound with timeless faith. As a Christian music artist, he is currently working on his debut solo EP, but you can check out some of his earlier work with the worship team he founded [Click Here to Listen].
At the center of it all, Rony’s mission is simple: to love deeply, help raise a new generation of believers, foster Kingdom builders, and play a small part in seeing God’s one true Church thrive.
Email: rony.galdamez@shrineofpadrepio.com
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Pio Youth! We’re bringing you a retreat that will ignite your faith and fire up your heart for Jesus! High schoolers from Life Teen, Confirmation, and beyond, this is your chance to step away from the ordinary and encounter Jesus like never before. Experience Mass, powerful praise and worship, and intimate moments of adoration that will leave you breathless with awe. Then, dive into TRIBEZ Games, high-energy team challenges designed to build friendship, community, and pure fun. Come ready to grow, connect, and encounter Jesus in a way that sticks with you long after the weekend ends!
RETREAT DATES: January 9th - 11th, 2026
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YOUTH CULTURE BLOGS
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2 months agoThe Church honors many inspiring men and women throughout the liturgical year. October is a particularly spectacular month, as the Church shows off an amazing collection of feast days and memorials...
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3 months agoRead Part 1 here. Hear that sound ringin’ in your mind. So how do demons attack our bodies when they don’t have bodies of their own? And how do we defend ours? Evil usually tempts us invisibly: in...
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3 months agoTeddy bears and choo… actually, just a teddy bear. Growing up, a teddy bear would sing me to sleep with this old prayer. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die...
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