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  St. Rita CYO is open to all high school teens in grades 8-12. We strive to host events and outings that lead teens into a relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, catechesis, social gathering and service.

  • We meet two Sunday evenings a month in the Community Room from 5:30-7pm. Dinner is provided by generous parishioners. If you’d like to assist with “Sunday Suppers”, click here.
  • Bible study takes place the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm. 
  • Holy Hour & Social take place on the third Thursday of each month.
  • Throughout the year, we offer many more special events and fun-filled gatherings! 

  Click here to sign up for CYO and receive details on upcoming events. 

  
  

  Why Join CYO? 
  
  "St. Rita's youth group has been a life-changing experience. Not only has it truly deepened my faith, it has also helped me form friendships grounded in Christ. Within each meeting, I developed my faith, learned how to be a better disciple, and genuinely discovered a space where I could be myself."
  
  Demi Catalano
  Franciscan University of Steubenville, Class of 2028

  
  

  Meet Your Youth Minister: Katie Almon

  
  Hello! I am Katie Almon. I am an adopted New Orleanian of 20 years. After attending Loyola, I assisted in Katrina recovery efforts and was profoundly impacted by people’s faith and resilience. I taught and served as Campus Minister at St. Mary’s Dominican High School before stepping away to homeschool my children. My husband, Barry, and I have led Confirmation prep at the Basilica of St. Stephen for 13 years. It's been an unexpected gift which built the foundation of our marriage! We have 3 amazing children! I love reading and writing (check out some of my articles below!), road trips, swimming at Riverside and Mardi Gras parades! I am most passionate about sharing God's love with young people through the Eucharist and Scripture study. 

  
  

  Articles by Katie

  ◦ America, the Beautiful https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/america-the-beautiful/

  
  

  ◦ Pray without Ceasing: The legacy of the Rosary https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/pray-without-ceasing-the-legacy-of-the-rosary/