Saint Raphael Parish

We need YOU to join us in our Mission to help teens encounter Christ!

The Mission of Youth Ministry at Saint Raphael Parish is simple: to Invite and Unite teens to Encounter Christ, to Empower them as His disciples, and to inspire them to Love God and Serve His Church. It is simply the words of Jesus, given in the greatest commandment and the great commission, applied to young people in Bay Village in the 21st century.

But here’s the best part: it works! There’s nothing particularly magical about it, either. We simply have created a space where teens feel comfortable sharing their lives, which allows us to share with them the joy of the Gospel and the great adventure of a friendship with Jesus Christ. It is a community that our teens feel comfortable inviting their friends into, a space where all of us our given permission to be more human, more fraternal.

It doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Your support allows us to provide hospitality, plan meaningful events, and equip an awesome adult team to minister to your youth. Will you join our mission? 

Our biggest event is the National Catholic Youth Conference, which takes place every 2 years. The cost per person is around $800 (for the Conference Fee, Bussing, Accommodations, and Meals).  It is only through your support and generosity that this event is made possible to the many teens of our parish. Thank you for your support of our mission!

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Who We Are

We are a vibrant Catholic faith community of over 3800 families.  We stay centered in the Eucharist and are committed to living a welcoming faith of love and service to all.  From our Bay Village campus, we give witness to the great treasure to be found in Christ, to his abundant riches, and to the love of God for every person.  Our various ministries strive to continue the work of the Lord by enriching community life, educating youth and adults, offering friendship with Christ through evangelization, outreach to the poor, opportunities to develop the spiritual life, and reverent praise and worship of our loving God.