Young people experience hope and connection through Charity and Development Appeal efforts - The Catholic Sun

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Young people experience hope and connection through Charity and Development Appeal efforts - The Catholic Sun

In the hall where the 60 or so participants meet each week for St. John Vianney Parish’s youth ministry, in Goodyear, Ariz., the atmosphere goes well beyond learning about Jesus, the Blessed Mother and the sacraments.    “It really is a place where you can be yourself without worrying about anyone judging you,” said Abigail Navarro, a teen who has been involved with youth ministry since middle school.  “The friends you make here, you’ll keep for…