2023-2024 FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION
Please contact Jillian Bohinc at tym@saintandrew.org regarding Faith Formation for middle and high school youth.
Faith Formation for youth in Grades 6 – 12 consists of two components: GRACE Events and either Families Encountering Christ or the Home Program.
The Faith Formation Staff sincerely hopes that families will choose to fully participate in either Families Encountering Christ or the Home Program (both explained below). We recognize that one of these will not work for all families. Please note that regardless of your participation, ALL ARE WELCOME at both GRACE and Youth Ministry events.
Youth Nights
In addition, monthly youth nights are scheduled for the following dates:
Please note that if the date is linked, registration is open!
Winter/Spring 2024 Youth Nights
* January 28 * February 25 * March 17 * April 28 – RSVP Now! *
Youth Nights are drop-off, youth-only events from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Each night will have a different focus. The goal is for young people to come together to pray and have fun, with service and learning sprinkled in, too.
Youth Nights are open to ANY AND ALL middle and high schoolers who would like to attend!
Whether enrolled in Faith Formation programming or not, any and all 6th-12th graders are welcome.
Registration will be required for each Youth Night.
Sign up online via parish communications. We’d love for people to come as often as they can!
The RSVP will be added as the first date approaches!
Graduation Mass 2024
The parish family of St. Andrew the Apostle can’t wait to celebrate our Class of 2024 graduates!
Graduation Mass will be on June 2 at 11:00 a.m. Learn more and sign up here.
SEARCH Retreat – May 17 – 19
SEARCH is a peer-led retreat weekend for grades 10-12, and adults who work with them. Witness talk and activities prepared BY high school youth FOR high school youth. Interact and share your faith with other Catholic teenagers from across the diocese.
- Cost: $80
- Location: Short Journey Center in Smithfield
- Learn more on a flyer here.
- Diocese of Raleigh’s website with info/registration
Youth Ministry on Social Media
Please join Youth Ministry on INSTAGRAM! Find us @St_Andrew_Youth!
Have you followed us in the past? Please go re-follow us as we are starting fresh!
GRACE EVENTS
All youth in Grades 6-12 will complete four GRACE events during the 2023-2024 program year. GRACE Events are opportunities for youth to participate in the life of the greater Church community at St. Andrew. Youth will individually select their four events and complete a reflection for each event. Reflections will be turned in to Jillian Bohinc. Click here to view and print the GRACE reflection sheet. Or, complete it online here.
More information about GRACE Events can be found here.
FAMILIES ENCOUNTERING CHRIST
Families Encountering Christ is our in-person, family-based parish faith formation program. Families will meet eight times throughout the year to learn more about our Catholic faith, in addition to completing activities at home that build upon the in-person lessons. Meals will be served and all members of the family are welcome, so come connect with other families at St. Andrew! Meeting dates and additional information can be found here.
HOME PROGRAM
While we hope that families will participate in our Families Encountering Christ option, we recognize that it may not meet the needs of all. For this reason, we are also offering an at-home option for youth to complete with their families. Books and materials will be provided. Middle School students will, along with their families, complete activities that complement The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers. High School students will, along with their families, complete activities that complement The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth. Home Program materials will be due May 1, 2024.
CONFIRMATION and Other Sacraments
An additional registration process is required for youth seeking sacramental preparation for Confirmation. Youth entering grades 9–11 may register for Confirmation if they have not yet been confirmed and have a sincere desire to receive this sacrament. Please visit our Confirmation page for information on receiving this sacrament.
If you are in need of other Sacraments, go here for more information.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
Catholic Campus Connections is a ministry devoted to remembering our college students and reminding them that they are still a part of our St. Andrew family, cared for and prayed for! Sign a student up or learn more about Catholic Campus Connections here.
VOLUNTEERS
Many adults are needed to serve as teachers, mentors, servers, tech supporters, activity leaders, cleaners, and so much more! We would love for a diverse group of adults of all ages to walk alongside our youth as we grow together in faith. The best part? No previous experience is necessary! Just a genuine excitement to share your unique God-given qualities with this ministry. Diocesan paperwork is required for all volunteers, so contact Jillian to learn more and get the process started today!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Additional questions you may have are answered here.
CONTACT
Jillian Bohinc, 919-362-0685, ext. 126, or