St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Our youth are not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be shared. - St. John Paul II

We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Light Keepers Youth Ministry—a vibrant group for youth in grades 6–12! Our weekly Sunday gatherings offer fun games, food, outings, peer support, and ministry opportunities grounded in God’s Word.

Through fun youth events, engaging activities, and deep fellowship, we’re building a space where teens can grow spiritually and shine brightly for Christ. We also actively invite parents, grandparents, and church members to get involved through volunteering, mentoring, prayer support, chaperoning, and event hosting.

The name “The Light Keepers” reflects our mission: to raise a generation of young people who become beacons of Christ’s light in a world that can be dark at times, especially for teens. Our prayer is that these teens would set their surroundings ablaze with the hope, love, and truth found in Jesus Christ, drawing others to His eternal light.

Join us as we equip the next generation to shine boldly for God on every Sunday night in the Lighthouse from 5-8 PM.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

-Youth Group will not meet in August. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!

Youth Confirmation

Click Here to be directed to the Confirmation Preparation Page.

Staff Liaison: Amy Varnado, 261-4644, youth@alphonsus.org

Youth Minister: Blaine Baker, youth@alphonsus.org

YOUTH GROUP AWARDS NIGHT

On July 27, 2025, we celebrated this wild, holy, awkward, beautiful rodeo we call a youth group — now newly rebranded as the Lightkeepers. We handed out awards, and I mean really prestigious…and some goofy ones too, but none of you can ever beat the award Blaine received last Sunday night, and that is being able to look out and see all of these wonderful people coming together in Christ's name at St Alphonsus.
From the bottom of his southern heart, Blaine would like everyone to know how special each and every one of you are. You have made this youth ministry something really special. Loud, goofy, chaotic, grace-filled… and to Blaine, that is a little sneak peek of heaven.

1st Annual Lightkeeper’s Beacon Award Winners:
CEO of Sass Award, Gage Costan
Rise and Shine Award, Scotlyn Varnado
Holy “Wahter” Award, Caleb Dendy
Camo Drip Award, Brady Costan
Mike Wazowski Award, Seriana Kroll
Fire Bars Award, Phillip Nix and Clara Campbell
Future Talk Show Host Award, Kolbe Campbell
Accidental Comedian Award, Sophia Costan
Flavortown Award, Jet Kroll
Youth Minister’s Shadow Award, Camden Potts
Group Text Novelist Award, Della Kroll
Cool as a Cucumber Award, Grant Nix
“Jesus take the wheels and the brakes” Award, Rhett Potts
Line Dance Legend Award, Gage Costan
Peter’s backup Award, Chloe Costan
Clothespin Pin Mastermind Award, Clara Campbell
Uni Reverse God’s Plan Award, Seriana Kroll
Rick K’ROLL Award, Jett Kroll
Gladiator Award, Caleb Dendy
Future Salesman Award, Brady Costan
Future Saint Award, Scotlyn Varnado
Human Garbage Disposal Award, Kolbe Campbell
Joyful Noise Award, Della Kroll
The 2025 Beacon Award goes to our first Lightkeeper’s Youth Ministry Grandmother, Vicki Whittington
The Carlo Acutis Award goes to… Caleb Dendy.
Please keep a lookout for upcoming events starting in September 2025.

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