St Nicholas GreeK Orthodox Cathedral


The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is the ministry 
to teenagers of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. 
Since GOYA is ministry, the orientation and implementation of the 
program should reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.

GOYA is ministry to junior high and high school grade Orthodox Christian 
teenagers. Teenagers should be in seventh through twelfth grades to 
participate. It is recommended that GOYA ministry be divided into 
two distinct groups, the junior high GOYA ministry and 
the high school GOYA ministry.



MISSION AND GOAL OF GOYA MINISTRY

The mission and goal of GOYA ministry is to lead our young people 
into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal 
relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming 
active sacramental members of the living Church, our young people 
will beequipped with tools necessary to assist them in their 
journey toward salvation.