Inspiring Faith and Fellowship Among Basildon Youth
Basildon Catholic Youth Ministry nurtures young hearts through faith, community service, and spiritual growth, fostering a supportive environment where young Catholics can thrive and deepen their connection to church and community.
Faith, Fellowship, and Active Youth Engagement
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding Basildon’s young Catholics on their spiritual journeys.
Youth Committee
Ben Heywood
Parish Youth Coordinator
Ben brings a wealth of knowledge to the role having served within the parish youth programs for nearly 15 years.
Alan
Chairman
Having been part of the parish for nearly 20 years, Alan brings dedication and a welcoming spirit to his role as Chair, with a heart for nurturing and empowering our youth.
Riya
Secretary
Riya helps keep the youth programme organised by recording meetings, sharing updates and supporting the planning of enjoyable activities.
Lee
Committee Member
Lee recently joined the Church as a Catholic and is already a big part of parish life! He helps lead Field of Dreams, is on the Youth Committee, and supports lots of our youth projects.
Liz
Committee Member- General Admin and Leader Development
Liz has volunteered as an MC in the parish for the past 8 years, and continues to work with children and young people within the Diocese.
Will
Vice Chair
Will has grown up through the parish youth programmes and through his work at De la Salle.He brings great knowledge in helping create great opportunities for young people in our parish.
Abel
Treasurer
Abel has strong organisational and financial management skills. He has experience in budgeting, recordkeeping and ensuring transparency in fund allocation which in turn will provide support to our parish goals.
Rex
Committee Member
Rex is a high motivated and conscientious biomedic with professional experience within education. Rex specialises in fostering environments where young individuals can thrive personally and spiritually.
Matilda
Committee Member- Social Media
Matilda has served the parish from reading at Mass, stewarding at church and organising events for children. She promotes youth activities and events through social media.