Gloria Terriquez

Youth Coordinator

I organize and lead youth gatherings, formation opportunities, and events that help middle and high school students grow in their relationship with Christ and their understanding of the Catholic faith. This includes creating spaces for prayer, discussion, mentorship, and authentic community.

I also build relationships with the youth, walking with them through their challenges and questions, while encouraging them to take ownership of their faith and become active participants in the life and mission of the Church.

Youth Ministry Update

Final Stage

Important Dates

May 3rd Rehearsal for Confirmation (Candidates and Godparents) 6pm JPII

May 8th Confirmation Mass 7pm (Candidates must be here at 6pm)

Certificates will be delivered at JPII with their Catechist after confirmation

Etapa Final

Fechas Importantes

Mayo 03 Practicas Candidatos y Padrinos 6pm JPII 6pm

Mayo 08 Confirmación 7pm Candidatos deberán estar aquí a las 6pm

Los certificados serán entregados en JPII con su catequista después de la Misa de Confirmación

I challenge and accompany our youth as they discover who God is calling them to be.

Approach to Youth Ministry

With the help of a team well-trained in the Catholic faith and with a heart dedicated to our young people in the community, we strive to provide them with a place to socialize while learning more about their faith and getting closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

I walk with our youth because they are at a pivotal moment in their lives, searching for identity, purpose, and truth. It is in this time that they are most deeply invited to encounter Christ and hear His call.

My role is to challenge, guide, and accompany them as they grow in faith, helping them see that they are not only the future of the Church—but an essential part of it right now, called to live boldly for Christ.

Start Your Journey

Begin your faith journey at Our Lady of the Valley, where you are welcomed, known, and accompanied every step of the way. Here, you’ll encounter Christ, grow in the Church, and discover a deeper purpose rooted in truth, community, and grace.