Youth Ministry

The mission of St. Mary Youth Ministry is to develop middle and high school individuals spiritually, socially, intellectually into mature Christians practicing and sharing their Catholic faith, and to encourage and help youth build their faith in God through prayer, scripture, sacraments and community.

GOALS OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Encourage and empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Drawing young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community. Volunteers help foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person through assistance with service in the many opportunities Youth Ministry offers.

· Faith Formation Classes
· Sacrament of Confirmation and Prep
· Monthly Events and Lock-Ins
· Ministry Projects
· State Convention and Retreats
· National Conventions

Diocesan Guidelines and Information for Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation

Link to Diocesan Guidelines
Diocese of Raleigh – Youth Ministry Resources

 

Faith Formation – Elementary Grades
Deacon John Walsh
jwalsh@thestmaryparish.org
910-762-5491, 114

The mission of St. Mary Youth Ministry is to develop middle and high school individuals spiritually, socially, intellectually into mature Christians practicing and sharing their Catholic faith, and to encourage and help youth build their faith in God through prayer, scripture, sacraments and community.

GOALS OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Encourage and empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Drawing young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community. Volunteers help foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person through assistance with service in the many opportunities Youth Ministry offers.

· Faith Formation Classes
· Sacrament of Confirmation and Prep
· Monthly Events and Lock-Ins
· Ministry Projects
· State Convention and Retreats
· National Conventions

Confirmation I and II

Instructions & Reminders
Confirmation-Sponsor-Eligibility-Form

Diocesan Guidelines and Information for Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation

Link to Diocesan Guidelines
Diocese of Raleigh – Youth Ministry Resources