Name: Elizabeth Coffey
Position: Director of Religious Education
Parish: St. Thomas a Becket
Office Phone: 703-689-3816
Email: b.coffey@stbchurch.com

History/Resume

In current position since: 7/1/2007
Active in Youth Ministry since: 9/1/1993

Youth Ministry program includes: Sunday night Catholic Underground, Social Action group, teaching group,

Favorites

Favorite Food(s): ice cream, mashed potatoes, filet mignon

Favorite Band: Chicago, Boston Symphony

Favorite Pastime: Reading

Favorite Saint: St. Elizabeth of Thuringia

Favorite Scripture: “Be still and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10 or “This is what God asks of you, only this.... To act justly, To love tenderly, and To walk humbly with your God.” - Micah 6:8

Favorite Book: The Trouble with Angels, by Jane Trahey, The Dark is Rising, by Susan Cooper

Why I work in Youth Ministry: I've always worked with high school age and enjoyed the sense of humor, the view of right and wrong, and the joy they have to give.  That age group has a tremendous generosity of spirit as well.  I learn something new every day, and they keep me young!

Birthdate: September 19