Chelsy Telles - Holy Family

Chelsy was born in Baker City OR, raised in Lewiston ID and currently is raising her family in the Lewis/Clark Valley.  She is married to Edgar and together they have 4 children ranging from 18 to 3 years old; Trenton, Abbi, Ilario, Bella.  Chelsy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal with 2 associates in paralegal & office assistant with the plan to go to Law School.  God had a much different plan for her.  She began her years in ministry serving on the Confirmation CORE team guiding youth through their preparation toward the Sacrament of Confirmation; which led to Co-Leading the preparation for a few years.  Through the power of prayer by others, God showed Chelsy the joy of serving the youth and Him in which has become her passion and mission. She has served the youth as a full-time youth minister for 8 years on the parish level; while working with the Diocese of Boise to begin Jr High Rally North-a one day retreat for middle school youth to grow in faith and an opportunity to experience Christ. Chelsy is currently working full time at the Nez Perce County Courthouse assisting the community and juveniles while serving the youth at Holy Family Parish in Clarkston WA.  Chelsy is passionate about ensuring the youth have a safe place to be where ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME, able to discuss Christ, grow in their faith and relationship with Christ. Some of Chelsy’s favorite things are spending quality time with her family and friends, eating Mexican food, playing games, drinking coffee and eating sweets.