Youth Ministry
OUR YOUTH MINISTRY IS YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP, A COMBINED MINISTRY WITH CHRIST THE KING
Youth Discipleship at St. Thomas the Apostle and Christ the King empowers all young people to learn, act, and connect in order to grow and develop as disciples of Christ.
Sealed (Confirmation)
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Do you yearn for a deeper intimacy with Jesus?
Are you ready to surrender your life to Him?
If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then you are invited to join Sealed!
Join a group of teens who are ready to learn, ask hard questions, and follow Jesus unreservedly!
What to Expect
Come join us over pizza after Mass and leave with new friends, new insight about yourself and your faith, and a better sense of purpose!
Sessions are held following the 11am Mass at Christ the King and St. Thomas the Apostle, rotating between parish locations throughout the year.
When: Sundays following the 11 am Mass
Where: Christ the King or St. Thomas the Apostle (Please see Calendar)
The Well (Grades 6-8)
Hungry? Thirsty? Looking for a Place to Belong?
Then come to the Well where you’ll be fed both physically and spiritually, have lots of fun, and discover your place in the heart of Jesus that has been saved just for you.
What to Expect
Come join a group of 6th through 8th graders and discover how fun and satisfying is to be friends with Jesus! We can’t wait to meet You!
When: Tuesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Where: Christ the King
Anchored (Grades 9-12)
Stay Grounded in What Lasts
In the midst of the storms of life, we all need something to keep us grounded. Come and be anchored by the Only One who is steady and unchanging!
What to Expect
Come and join a group of 9th through 12th graders for fellowship, fun, and Jesus! Come and ask the big questions of life, love, and purpose; no question is too big for our Creator!
When: Tuesdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Christ the King
Beloved
For Middle & High School Girls
Beloved is our Bible study for Middle and High School girls; no previous knowledge of the faith or the Bible are required. Come and rest in the heart of Jesus as you make new friends, take part in fun crafts and outings, and learn about the Father’s crazy love for You! Details coming soon!
Quest
For Middle & High School Guys
Bible Study for Middle and High school guys; details coming soon!
QUESTIONS?
Youth Ministry FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of youth ministry ?
Youth ministry empowers all young people to learn, act, and connect in order to grow and develop as disciples of Christ and as community members.
Q: How will youth ministry achieve its purpose?
We serve youth in both Christ the King and St. Thomas the Apostle, and we seek to empower young people to learn, act, and connect through ministry that is:
Gospel-focused
Relationally centered
Community oriented
Outward reaching
Multiplication empowering
Q: Why should I go to youth ministry events?
The people, the topics, the space we create together, they are all unique experiences. Youth group is different than sacramental preparation or faith formation in that we don’t have a structured curriculum that we follow. Our events and programming are created based on direct input from students and the Core Team.
Q: What if I don’t know anyone there?
We boldly welcome new people and there are no cliques because we exist outside the boundaries of social hierarchies or stereotypes. But if you’re nervous, feel free to bring a friend along!
What to expect?
The goal is to have fun and to grow as a disciple! You should expect to be boldly welcomed, to worship in prayer, to grow in wisdom about Christ’s teachings and to bear witness to God’s love for each of us. Each event will be led by two adults.
What opportunities are there to volunteer with youth?
A group of Catholic adults who works with the youth minister to help plan a high quality ministry program. Adults who have been confirmed, who are able to be trained in VIRTUS and offer one hour of in person time per month are encouraged to apply to the Core Team.
Peer ministry is leadership development and service opportunity for youth ages 16-20 who have received the sacrament of Confirmation and who demonstrate strong ethics and skills in leadership, inclusivity, and peer to peer outreach.
Youth service learning features opportunities for teens and adult chaperones to serve at church and in the community. Example opportunities include: Habitat for Humanity, Crisis Nursery, Simpson Housing, and Feed My Starving Children.
Youth retreats are offered during the summer or over long holiday weekends. Teens and adult chaperones will experience incredible music, phenomenal speakers, outrageous games, hilarious skits, and great food. Volunteers are needed to chaperone the retreats with youth.
Youth outreach is necessary to boldly and relentlessly recruit, invite, and welcome youth to form community in Christ. Youth ministry depends on volunteers who are willing to make calls, send emails, write postcards, and warmly greet youth. This commitment is very flexible.
Interested in being part of our Youth Ministry programs?
