At our start in 1949, St. Veronica parents and families lived in rural neighborhoods where people supported similar beliefs and values. The parish was the center of religious, family and other social activities. There was prayer in public school. The entertainment industry and media upheld the same values as the family, church and school. Today, our young people are confronted daily by hundreds of options regarding what to believe, what to value, and how to behave.
Some people don t even know who their neighbors are.
Yet others think the parish is for Sundays only. Most dramatically, the entertainment and media often portray values and beliefs that are contrary to those of a Christian. We want to help. This summer, we hope to hire a trained Youth Coordinator for our parish staff. We have solicited the help of the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry to guide us through this process.