Name: Caitlin Orender
Position: Director of Youth Ministry
Parish: St. Francis de Sales (Purcellville)
Office Phone: (540) 338-6381 x103
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Website: www.sfdscc.org
Youth Ministry program includes:
- Middle School- MAC PAC (Middle Schoolers acting in Christ; Prayer, action, and charity). Participate in monthly meetings and service projects.
- High School- Sunday night meetings, Table Twelve: Community cooking and service, men’s and women’s bible study, God Squad, retreats, social outings, liturgical ministry, and rosary group.
History/Resume
Active in Youth Ministry since: 2024
In current position since: March 2025
Why I work in Youth Ministry:There are so many Youth who are on fire for God’s love and mercy, and it is so beautiful! I work in Youth Ministry to help them be confident in their witness so that they can be disciples of all nations when they move into the next chapter of their lives.
About Me: I am a native of Northern Virginia, living here almost my entire life. I attended Shenandoah University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communications. It was at Shenandoah that I found my passion to work in ministry through my work with the Catholic Campus Ministry. I was so drawn to the aspects of building a community and sharing God’s love that when the opportunity to be the Director of Youth Ministry at my home parish was presented to me, I could not turn it away
Birthdate: November 18
Favorites
Favorite Food(s): My favorite meal is breakfast. I love a savory breakfast sandwich or pancakes topped with fruit.
Favorite Band: Matt Maher, Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me and of course Sam Hunt
Favorite Pastime: My pastimes include coaching cheer, spending time with family, and catching up on the newest content and marketing trends
Favorite Saint: St. Teresa of Calcutta
Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” and Matthew 28: 19-20
