13 Reasons Why You Matter with Noelle Garcia (Youth Minister Session)

October 2, 2025 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Catholic Pastoral Center, 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

13 Reasons Why You Matter with Noelle Garcia

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youth and young adults. Yet despite the many TV shows, movies, and articles on this topic, suicide, depression, self-harm, and loneliness remain difficult subjects for adults of any age to discuss.

Speaking with honesty, humor, and personal experience, Noelle Garcia tackles these issues head-on. In this session for youth ministers and DREs, Noelle Garcia will discuss the pastoral responsibilities in accompanying teens with mental health struggles and how our Catholic faith plays a role.

The event will begin with a social and refreshments from 8:30 AM before the talk, which will start at 9 AM.

This free session will be available in-person or over Zoom. When you register, please select how you will be attending, in-person or virtually, to ensure we have the correct count for refreshments.