We are the youth coordinators for Rising Hope. We have been parishioners here our entire lives and met at Our Lady of Hope while volunteering at Vacation Bible Camp. We have now been married 5 years (almost) and have 2 children. Anthony and I have worked with youth ministry for over 10 years. In 2018 we were asked to start a new effort geared toward students who haven’t made their Confirmation yet—that’s how Rising Hope started. We are thrilled to have an opportunity to impact the faith journey of Parish Youth.

~Anna Scafidi, Rising Hope Coordinator