Name: Colette Swindell
Position: Assistant Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Parish: Holy Family
Office Phone:703-670-8161 x310
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Website: holyfamilycatholicchurchdalecity.org
Youth Ministry program includes:
- Pulse (High School Youth Group) Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Middle School Mondays on first Mondays 6:45-8:15 p.m.
- Diocesan Events
- WorkCamp
- Monthly trips (Middle and high school!)
- Summer Friendship (Drop in summer program)
History/Resume
Active in Youth Ministry since: September 20233
In current position since: November 2024
Why I work in Youth Ministry: The Lord has been very clear that this is where He wants me right now! I really think it’s important for teens to have a place where they know they are loved, supported and safe, so I love working to be a part of place.
About Me: I was raised in the Richmond diocese and moved up here in 2023 for a missionary year with Women Youth Apostles at All Saints in Manassas. After my initial missionary year, I realized that I loved working in ministry (which was a huge surprise!) and stayed at All Saints for a second year. During that second year I got hired at Holy Family, which is where I’ve been since. I’m so thankful that I get to work with teens and to get to show them how incredible the love of God is every day!
Birthdate: September 5
Favorites
Favorite Food(s): Sushi or steak
Favorite Band: Anything Christian or country! MercyMe, Zach Williams, Sanctus Real, Tim McGraw, Jordan Davis to name a few!
Favorite Pastime: Hiking, cooking for others, reading, board games and just being with the people I love!
Favorite Saint: St. Philomena, St. John Bosco, St. John Paul II
Favorite Scripture: Mark 5: 25-34, Matthew 10: 29-31, Psalm 149
Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice or Catching Fire
