Mission Statement...We are a Catholic family,
living our awareness of Christ’s presence through worship, service, evangelization and community
for the benefit of all.
St Thomas the Apostle Youth Ministries strives to be a place of belonging for all our Jr High and High School students. Being a young person today is a challenge and we strive to give you a safe place to be, hang out with your friends and encounter Christ in all we do.
We believe that God loves you and that He has a plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11) and we desire to bring fun into everything we do - through Summer Camp, Steubenville Youth Conference, Retreats, Social and Service Events, Road Trips, and regular youth events. Saint Paul was pretty clear in his message to Saint Timothy, "Let no one look down on you because of your youth...." (1Tim 4:12) Sign-ups are available for each event and will be posted on our website as well as emailed out. No worries if you just show up too! Friends are always welcome. Hope you can make it.
These are weekly opportunities for a fun evening of Friendship, Prayer, Hanging Out, and Jesus! As usual, we will have snacks, games, and chill time. We will be meeting at the Oak Street Church from 7-8:30 PM. Hope you can make it and bring some friends! What are some things we do and talk about: Nerf War, Scavenger Hunt, friends, team building, prayer, fitting in, peer pressure, gratitude and thanksgiving, ghost in the graveyard, pumpkin carving, HS Thanksgiving Dinner, Adoration, Lectio Divina, Laser Tag, New Years Resolutions, Stations of the Cross, HS Winter Retreat, and a lot more!
Don't miss the chance this winter to take some time away for retreat you'll never forget. Our theme for this winter retreat is Light in the Darkness and will focus on God's love and light in our busy, stress-filled, and "dark" world.
There will be a mix of great talks, praise and worship, prayer, Mass, Adoration, and Confession! Of course, on top of all of that, we will have tons of time for food, games, and a fun weekend. Don't miss this retreat!
We are going to Cor Jesu...a retreat center in Woodstock.
Our youth ministry program includes many different opportunities throughout the year to encounter Jesus and accompany our young people in their walk of faith and includes small groups, large groups, games, bonfires, prayer opportunities, community building, a winter retreat, Steubenville Youth Conference, Camp WOW, and much more! Please consider offering some of your time and talent to our young people! You won't regret it!
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