“…be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
The rain fell, the floods came,
and the winds blewand beat against the house;
yet it did not collapse, because it had been set solidly on rock.”
Matthew 7:24-25

 

Our Mission

We strive to help high school teens build a firm foundation of faith for their lives and challenge them to live as disciples of Christ. We encourage them to discover and discern their spiritual gifts and use them to build up the Body of Christ. We provide opportunities for high school teens to understand and appreciate our Catholic faithand to build friendships in Christ with other teens through:

Prayer
Social Events
Social Outreach
Retreats
Scripture Study
Liturgy
Music

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Faith Night…

Once a month high school teens focus on their faith and friends in Christ at this meeting which includes Teen Holy Hour,small group discussion, dinner, games and dessert.

When?  Every third Monday of the month from 6:00-8:30p.m.
Where?  Beginning in the Parish Center Chapel and continuing in the Parish Center

Fall 2008 dates TBA

 

Teen Holy Hour…

High school teens come together each week for prayer and quiet time with God. While each week differs, some of what you can expect to experience at a Teen Holy Hour are: music, Rosary, quiet reflection, journaling, praying with Scripture and voicing intentions so others can pray for your loved ones.

When?  Every Monday from 6:00-7:00p.m.
Where?  Parish Center Chapel

 

Social Night…

High school teens get together for social time and refreshments at the beginning of the week to meet up with old and new friends, play games and share laughs.

When?  Every Monday from 7:00-8:00p.m. (except on Faith Nights)
Where?  Youth Room of the Parish Center

 

Retreat…

Sean Forrest’s Movin’ With the Spirit Summer Camp

    

Each year in the summer teens from all over Connecticut
     and surrounding states come together for a weekend
     of great fun and faith.  Check out some photos
     of Summer Camp 2008 HERE

 

Social Outreach…

Our teens have been faithfully serving for several years at Summer Camp and After School Programs run by the Missionaries of Charity.

Volunteers are needed at this time
for the After School Program on
Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30p.m. 
Any teens who are interested can contact Maria to sign up.

To see photos of our work with the sisters
and children at St. Peter’s in Bridgeport click HERE

 

Contact Maria at 375-5887 ext. 107
or e-mail maguirre@stjamesparish@gmail.com
for more information on High School Ministry events.