About Us

So what are we about?

Youth Ministry is geared towards YOUth. We are here
to answer any question about your Catholic Faith, help
you where we can, and share our belief in Jesus Christ
while having fun along the way. Saint Boniface Youth
Ministry is powered by the young people. It is peer
ministry based. Check the calendar page for updates
and a list of activities.

Need a Sacrament?

We can help... Our office is
also in charge of helping high
school age youth prepare for
the Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist...
The RCIA programs lasts for
two years, those preparing
for First Communion prepare
for at least one year.

Saint Boniface Parish is the oldest Catholic
Community in Anaheim, California. It was founded
in 1860 by German Catholic immigrants. Initially,
they met in a private home. Through the years
Saint Boniface has grown into a vibrant parish of a
variety of ethnic groups, languages and traditions.
Currently, Saint Boniface is one of the largest
Catholic communities in Orange County.

The church building boasts colorful mosaics and
immense stained-glass windows of an era gone-by.
Visitors often comment on the beauty and
architectural elements of our church building.

Educated at the Benedictine monastery at Exeter,
England. Benedictine monk at Exeter. Missionary to
Germany from 719, assisted by Saint Albinus, Saint
Abel, and Saint Agatha. Destroyed idols and pagan
temples, and built churches on the sites. Bishop.
Archbishop of Mainz. Reformed churches in his see, and
built religious houses in Germany. Ordained Saint Sola.
Founded or restored the dioceses of Bavaria,
Thuringgia, and Franconia. Evangelized in Holland, but
was set upon by a troop of pagans, and he and 52 of
his new flock, including Saint Adaler and Saint Eoban
were martyred.

In Saxony, Boniface encountered a tribe worshipping a
Norse deity in the form of a huge oak tree. Boniface
walked up to the tree, removed his shirt, took up an axe,
and without a word he hacked down the six foot wide
wooden god. Boniface stood on the trunk, and asked,
"How stands your mighty god? My God is stronger than
he." The crowd's reaction was mixed, but some
conversions were begun.

His Feast Day is June 5

Ernie is the most experienced of our youth
ministers. He selflessly gives of his time, talent, and
treasure for the benefit of our youth. He shares
with us over 30 years of experience. In addition to
teaching Confirmation 2 students, he also leads the
Confirmation 1 Retreat.

Ray is our Youth
Ministry and Youth
Sacrament
Coordinator. In
2006 Ray began
his sixth year in
this ministry. In
addition to his
work with the youth
of Saint Boniface
he is a theology
teacher at Servite
High School.