What people are saying about Reach

“The transformation of the young people who are trained and who give a year of their lives to serve other young people is dramatic.”  Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago – when he was Bishop of Yakima

“These young people spend nine months traveling across the United States and Canada “proclaiming the Gospel” while presenting retreats to children, youth, and young adults.  The scope of the ministry is far reaching.  Not only are the lives of these volunteer youth ministers changed forever, but by their witness, the Spirit has touched the lives of youth and adults in dioceses, parishes and Catholic schools across the country.”  Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J., Bishop of Yakima

St. Joan of Arc Team in Kenai, Alaska

“The training and experience of the Reach Team had a powerful impact on our Confirmation candidates.  Young people witnessing to Christ and His Church to and for other young people is a gift of the Holy Spirit and provides a deep experience of evangelization and conversion”  A Deacon in Grants, NM

“The Reach Retreat was a great way for our youth to get together in a new setting to develop deeper relationships with each other and with Christ.  The Reach Team was a great example of living faith fearlessly.”  Youth Minister in Caldwell, ID

“I was very impressed with the faith and sincerity of the [Reach Team].  Their openness to their ministry and God’s calling was a powerful testimony to our youth.  Their reverence and respect for the Blessed Sacrament and the Catholic Faith was what our youth needed at this point in their lives.  Awesome retreat!”  Youth Minister in Idaho Falls, ID

“Retreat planning for middle school students was never as easy as it is with Reach – just a phone call!”  Catholic School teacher in Tri-Cities, WA

“Your mission to “bring young people and Jesus Christ together” was largely accomplished on this weekend.  It was a required retreat and the kids would have preferred not to come at first.  By the end of the retreat, they were proud of their Catholic faith and anxious to be confirmed in that faith.  The Reach Team opened their eyes and hearts to the possibilities of a deeper relationship with Jesus.  The Confirmation kids told us to invite [Reach] to lead all of our retreats!”   Teacher in Oak Harbor, WA

“I’ve been to a lot of retreats for teens and I was very impressed with this team and their ability to share their faith.  I’m confident they made a lasting impression on many of our kids.”  Youth Minister from Illinois