"It is important for the Church to create the conditions that will permit many young people to say ‘yes’ in generous response to God’s loving call. . . . It is my hope that the local Churches will become places where vocations are carefully discerned and their authenticity tested; places where young men and women are offered wise and strong spiritual direction. In this way, the Christian community itself becomes a manifestation of the Love of God in which every calling is contained."
— Pope Benedict XVI, 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Begin to Discover God’s Call for Your Life

At St. Gertrude Parish, we have four great ways for our youth to get involved in the life of the parish and to begin to discover God’s call for their lives. Click on the tiles below to learn more. 

Grades 9–12

Ages 8–13

Boys grades 4–12

Girls grades 5–8