Mission Statement: The mission of Saints Constantine & Helen Youth and Young Adult Ministries is to lead the youth of our church to salvation through coordinated programs that focus on worship, fellowship, service, and witness.  Programs are coordinated through the Youth Committee.  The Youth Committee works with the following church organizations and activities: Acolytes, Hellenic Youth Dancers, JOY/HOPE, GOYA, OCF, YAL, and Religious Education (see below).  The committee maintains liaison with the Parish Council and works with the Metropolis Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.

Vision Statement:  Our church provides coordinated programs serving all the youth and families of the parish. These programs are recognized in the community as well as in the Metropolis of New Jersey as the best practices in their respective areas. These programs faithfully support the church’s mission, visions, and goals.
 

Acolytes  (see Calendar link at HOME webpage for latest schedule)
A group of young men who meet the requirements of reverence, discipline, and appearance, and serve in the altar during worship services.

Helenic Youth Dancers (HYD)
Chairperson of the Dance Committee – Bob Drivas
Director and Choreographer: 5-7 yrs – Helen Dennie, 8-9 yrs – Vicki Siokis, 10-12 yrs – Anna Dermanis
Director and Choreographer of GOYA – Anna Dermanis / Vicki Siokis / Anastasia Theodorogiannis
Director and Choreographer of Enosis – Bobby Garofalis and Jimmy Hontos (www.enosisdancers.com)
Costume Coordinator – Kia Siokis and Maria Vaughn,  Treasurer – Maria Call
Parent Advisors – Stacey Canavos and Debbie Malliarakis,  Fundraisers – Donna Kaoudis

JOY (Junior Orthodox Youth) / HOPE
The JOY is the ministry to 3rd through 6th grade children of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America)
GOYA is the ministry to teenagers of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
The mission of OCF is to support fellowships on college campuses, whose members experience and witness Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others and study of the Faith (Acts 2:42).  Furthermore, OCF will work to nurture and strengthen love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life.