High School
Faith FOrmation
9th grade through 12th grade
Let us tell you about Youth Group!
What is our Theme this year? “BELONG”
What are some of our theme songs this year?
This is Our Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham
What are the Dates? Begins October 3, 2018 and runs until April 24, 2019
Who can attend Saint Andrew High School Formation? Youth Group is open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS regardless of whether they attend a Catholic, public or private high school!
When do we meet? We will meet October through April on most Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm, some Sundays from 3:00 – 6:00pm. See Master Calendar for details on dates, times, and locations!
What do we do at Youth Group? This year, we are bringing in the highly acclaimed LIFETEEN to Saint Andrew Youth Ministry! Click here to learn more! We will meet our teens where they are now and walk together in unity towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There is such a need for High School Youth Ministry! We focus on four areas of formation each month: Spiritual, Intellectual, Human and Pastoral activities. We will join hands through prayer, scripture, service projects, relationship building and simple fun, fellowship and we may even master a game or two of Dodge Ball! Feel free to email mstavens@standrewcc.org at any time with questions.
Register online under high school youth ministry or pick up a packet in the Pastoral Center! Click here!
CONFIRMATION Information
What are the guidelines for Confirmation? In order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, your teen must be at least 15 years of age. You can also find the diocesan guidelines for the Sacrament of Confirmation here.
What are the Dates? Our confirmation classes will compliment our Youth Group setting on Wednesday evenings. Specific details will be discussed in our parent/teen/ministry meeting. You will be prompted below to schedule a meeting time.
Do I need to attend Youth Group classes while I am enrolled in Confirmation? Yes! Youth who are interested in receiving their Sacrament of Confirmation must also be enrolled in our High School Faith Formation Youth Group.
Who can attend? Each baptized Catholic can and should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The candidates may request the Sacrament if they:
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Are baptized and able to renew baptismal promises.
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Are open to receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Have received their First Communion, are participating in the Sunday Mass and in the sacramental life of the Church. (Adolescents who have not received First Communion will be catechized with age appropriate catechesis).
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Have reached 15 years of age.
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Are willing to commit to active involvement in the parish during and after Confirmation preparation.
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Are willing to continue to grow in faith following Confirmation and throughout their lifetime.
What are the norms for adolescent candidates’ readiness?
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Demonstrates age appropriate desire and understanding of the sacrament.
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Are participating in Sunday Eucharistic liturgies.
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Are active in some facet(s) of the life of the Church.
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a. Youth ministry (grades 6-12) provides the context for growth in faith of all the young people of the parish before and after a person celebrates Confirmation. Youth ministry invites young people to become involved in one or more of the facets of the life of the Church including prayer and worship, justice and service, evangelization, catechesis, community life, leadership development, pastoral care, and advocacy. It is not the goal that every adolescent participate in every aspect of the Church but that they participate in meaningful ways in the life of the Church.
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Register online under high school youth ministry or pick up a packet in the Pastoral Center! Click here!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Saint Andrew Catholic Church
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