The purpose of Teen SOYO in the local parish involves several elements:

1. To enjoin upon the youth of the Diocese a complete devotion to Christ and His Holy Orthodox Christian Church on a daily basis, through worship, witness, service, and fellowship.
2. To equip and encourage Orthodox teens to participate in the Liturgical Services of the Church through chanting, singing and other forms of divine liturgical exercise.
3. To bear witness to Christ with boldness and conviction as witnessed to us by the Patron Saint of SOYO, Saint John Chrysostom.
4. To fulfill the Gospel message of spreading the Good News and loving our neighbor through programs such as Special Olympics, Orthodox Youth Outreach (OYO) and other local outreach programs and ministries.
5. To create and promote healthy, safe, and uplifting fellowship amongst Orthodox teens on the various levels of SOYO.
6. To raise up a generation of leaders and disciples at the parish, deanery, and Diocesan levels.
7. To promote the existing activities of SOYO and initiate new programs as needed.
8. To initiate and coordinate the spiritual and charitable works and activities of the teens of the parish.
9. To support the activities of the parish.