Meet The Youth Minister
(Yes I was right there in front of the Sydney Opera House)
Full Name: Molly Marie Goers
Age: 28
Hometown: Chanhassen, MN
Education: Undergraduate - College of St. Benedict, BA Pastoral Ministry; Graduate - St. John‘s University, MA Pastoral Ministry
Exciting Moments: Going to two World Youth Days in Germany and Australia were amazing moments for me. It was absolutely thrilling to receive the Eucharist with millions of other Catholics and even the Pope. I am also anticipating a very exciting moment as I will be getting married in April.
Why did I choose Youth Ministry: I was on a retreat my freshman year at St. Ben‘s and I truly felt the Holy Spirit calling me to do Youth Ministry. This was a really good thing, because I was a pre-med major who tended to pass out at the sight of blood! Since I made the decision to do Youth Ministry, the doors have opened and I am constantly blown away by how much God has blessed me. I get to wake up every day and go to a job that I really love. There are not too many people that can say that! I also work with these amazing teens that challenge, inspire and wow me.
Highlights of my six years of ministry: Retreats, Mission Trips, seeing the a-ha moment with teens, working with some incredible Youth Ministers, attending some great conferences and eating pizza every week!
Fun Fact about Me: I once had a run-in between my bicycle and a big yellow school bus (Ask me about it sometime. It really is a funny story)
Favorite Food: I really love cheesecake!
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Leisure Activities: Skiing (water and snow), sing-ing, hanging out with family and friends, watching movies, and of course cheering on the VIKINGS (even when they are not so good)!
If I could go anywhere where would I go: Rome. I am such a nerd when it comes to Church things, I think I would spend the entire time just in the Vatican libraries.