GOYA
GREEK ORTHODOX YOUTH OF AMERICA
WHAT IS GOYA?
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.

Through ministry, exploring their faith, and fellowship with one another, 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 be equipped with toolsthe mission and goal of GOYA ministry at Saints Constantine and Helen’s is to lead our young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith in its entirety so that may continue to do so throughout their entire lives as they enter the world as adults.