Welcome to St. Mary’s Youth Ministry
Ministries“Growing in faith. Building community. Serving with joy.”
EDGE Program (Gr. 6 & 7)
EDGE program helps our Grade 6 and 7's to unleash who they were created to be, in Christ.
(For more info on EDGE Program click the “EDGE Program (Gr. 6 & 7) & Life Teen Program (Gr. 8-12)” at the top of the page)
Life Teen Program (Gr. 8-12)
As a Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church, our St. Mary's Life Teen program ministry leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. With the Blessed Virgin Mary as our intercessor and guide, Life Teen program seeks to unleash the fullness of the Sacramental power present within the young Church.
(For more info on Life Teen Program click the “EDGE Program (Gr. 6 & 7) & Life Teen Program (Gr. 8-12)” at the top of the page)
Meet the Team:
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Photo Gallery:
Join Us / Get Involved:
- Join Youth Group – Sign Up Form
- Parent Info & FAQs – Learn More
- Volunteer or Donate – Get Involved
Stay Connected:
- Instagram / Facebook links
- Email newsletter sign-up
- Contact: Alexis Vilan | stmarysyouthministry1@gmail.com
EDGE Program (Gr. 6 & 7) & Life teen Program (Gr. 8-12)
“Growing in faith. Building community. Serving with joy.”
EDGE Program (Gr. 6 & 7)
EDGE program helps our Grade 6 and 7's to unleash who they were created to be, in Christ.
EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. EDGE resources speak to the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual maturation of middle school youth. EDGE resources make it easier for youth ministers to plan out their semesters of EDGE Nights, retreats, and to train a team of adults - The Core Team - to assist them in the ministry. The resources present Catholic teaching in a way that young people can find very accessible.
Events:
Youth Group Nights – Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Summer Retreat – July 15–17, 2025 – Learn More & Register
Youth Choir Music led Mass – 1st Sundays of the month
Programs We Offer:
- 2nd & 4th Friday EDGE Nights
- Fun faith-based activities
- Gr. 7 Confirmation Retreat
Meet the Team:
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Photo Gallery:
Join Us / Get Involved:
- Join Youth Group – Sign Up Form
- Parent Info & FAQs – Learn More
- Volunteer or Donate – Get Involved
Stay Connected:
- Instagram / Facebook links
- Email newsletter sign-up
- Contact: Alexis Vilan | stmarysyouthministry1@gmail.com
Life Teen Program (Gr. 8-12)
As a Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church, our St. Mary's Life Teen program ministry leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. With the Blessed Virgin Mary as our intercessor and guide, Life Teen program seeks to unleash the fullness of the Sacramental power present within the young Church.
Our St. Mary's “Life Nights” come in three varieties: catechetical, issue, and social.
‘Catechetical Nights’ are designed to teach teens about some aspect of the Catholic faith.
‘Issue Nights’ deal with real life issues that teens deal with on a daily basis such as gossip, chastity, or the counterfeit pleasures of the world.
‘Social Nights’ are designed to help teens build friendships and develop stronger social bonds. We have adoration / fellowship nights that we also open up to the whole parish.
Life Teen program is guided by seven core values:
- Eucharistic spirituality - As the Eucharist is the "source and summit" of the Catholic faith, Life Teen program focuses the program on the Mass and receiving Christ in the Eucharist.
- Love - Life Teen program strives to show every teen that attends the Mass or a program offered that they are loved.
- Joy - Life Teen program professes that "Jesus is a reason to be joyful and excited about life" and attempts to make sure that every experience a teen has with Life Teen program is a positive one.
- Affirmation - As a community, all who take part in Life Teen program are expected to support and encourage one another.
- Authenticity - Life Teen program encourages teens to live an authentic life, one where they do not wear a "mask" or pretend to be someone they are not.
- Evangelization - As Jesus commissioned his disciples to "make disciples of all nations,” Life Teen program believes "that every teenager deserves a chance to have a relationship with Jesus" and invites all to participate.
- Primary vocation - The adult leaders of Life Teen program are also called to take care of their primary responsibilities ahead of their commitments to Life Teen program or any other purpose.
If you or a loved one would like to be a part of our Life Teen program movement, please connect with us!
Events:
Youth Group Nights – Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Summer Retreat – July 15–17, 2025 – Learn More & Register
Youth Choir Music led Mass – 1st Sundays of the month
Programs We Offer:
- Weekly Sunday “Life Nights”
- Annual Life Teen Retreat
- Volunteer Opportunities
Meet the Team:
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Photo Gallery:
Join Us / Get Involved:
- Join Youth Group – Sign Up Form
- Parent Info & FAQs – Learn More
- Volunteer or Donate – Get Involved
Stay Connected:
- Instagram / Facebook links
- Email newsletter sign-up
- Contact: Alexis Vilan | stmarysyouthministry1@gmail.com