What Is Saint James Youth Ministry

We are a comprehensive youth ministry that is proud to be part of the Life Teen family. We utilize the tools of this age to be able to meet teens where they are at, and lead them closer to Christ.Everything we do is by God's grace and for His glory.

3 Goals of Youth Ministry

  • Discipleship
  • Connection
  • Gifts and Growth

Youth Ministry Groups

Edge Middle School Youth Ministry- Youth in the 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades.

Life Teen High School Youth Ministry- Youth in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades.

(High School Youth Ministry Classifications)

Confirmation I- Any teen under the age of 18 that has not completed their first year of Confirmation Preparation.

Confirmation II- Any teen under the age of 18 that has completed their first year of Confirmation Preparation, in their final year of Confirmation Preparation.

CYD/Confirmed Young Disciples- Any teen in High School that has been celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and is living out their call to discipleship.

Attendance

80% of Wednesday Gatherings per semester.

100% of Sunday Gatherings for Confirmation II.

Please letJoey know in advance if you are not able to attend a gathering. Joey's contact information is on the last page of this packet.

Wednesday Night Gatherings

Edge Middle School- We begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Life Teen Center, doors open at 6:00 P.M. and end at 9:00 P.M.

Life Teen High School- We begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall, doors open at 6:00 P.M. and end at 9:00 P.M.

Sunday Gatherings

Confirmation II- We begin at 12:00 P.M. with Mass, 1:00 is lunch, and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. is class.

Please refer to the Confirmation to calendar for dates.

Timeliness

Please arrive to all gatherings at least a few minutes before the start time. It is important to start on time, so that we end on time.

Parking

Teen Drivers: Please park your vehicles in the Family Center Parking Lot. It is a well lit in the evenings, and safer because of adult supervision. The Parish Hall Parking lot is no longer as safe as it once was because of the new foot bridge behind the Parish Hall.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Drop-Off and Pick-Up is on Convent Street between the Parish Family Center and the Parish Hall. Please do not park in front of the Church or Pastoral Center, there is not adult supervision in that area of the campus. We have outlined a flow of traffic for use at any event on the St. James Campus.

Please refer to the "Traffic Flow Map" on page 3.

Traffic Flow Map

Weekly Snacks

Please note your turn to bring snacks on the Snack Schedule. Every semester we send a Snack Schedule home via flock note and hard copy. We all take turns at providing snacks once a semester. If you are unable to, we ask that you reach out to another family to switch. Thank you for feeding our youth, they often come rushing from school and sports and depend on the snack we provide.

Mass Attendance

The Eucharist is the "source and summit of our Christian Life" CCC#1324, we ask that all members attend Sunday Liturgy, and Holy Days of Obligation.

Mass times at St. James are:

Saturday Vigil- 5:00 P.M.

Sunday- 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M., and 12:00 P.M.

Holy Days of Obligation

  • January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
  • Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
  • August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
  • December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
  • December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Please refer to the Parish Bulletin for Holy Day Mass Times.

Sacramental Life

Just as the Eucharist, Reconciliation is an essential part of our Christian Life. We celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during lent during Life Teen to prepare for the Easter Season. However, please note that Weekly Reconciliation is celebrated at 4:15 P.M. in the Church before the Vigil Mass at 5:00 P.M.

Prayer

We teach all our youth that prayer is essential to the Christian life of all Catholics. We ask you to please work on memorizing prayers as outlined per age group and to daily pray as a family.Prayer packets are provided per age group.

Christian Service

One of the ways we live out the "Goals of Youth Ministry" is through service. In both Confirmation I and II, teens perform 25 Hours of Christian Service. They are as follows:

  • 10 Hours of Service to the Church
  • 10 Hours of Service to the Community
  • 5 Hours of Service to the Family

"You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you:

Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God."

Micah 6:8

Conferences, Retreats, and Mission Trips

We offer many opportunities for our Youth Ministry Members to grow into disciples and deepen their personal faith life. Some of the opportunities are listed below:

Regional and National Catholic Youth Conference- High School

Archdiocese of San Antonio Youth Spectacular- Middle School and High School

Confirmation Retreat- Confirmation II and Confirmed Young Disciples

Summer Mission Trip- Middle School and High School

Steubenville Youth Conference- High School

Teen A.C.T.S. Retreat- High School

Pro-Life Commitment

As a ministry we maintain a strong commitment to the mission and work of the pro-life movement. We pray and work for this cause of social justice. Some ways that we support the movement:

  • Regular prayerful support
  • The Rally for Life- Every January in Austin, TX
  • Fundraising for the South Texas Pregnancy Center
  • The Walk for Life- Every May
  • Communication
  • Youth Ministry Website-
  • Flocknote- Via text and email
  • Facebook and Instagram
  • Monthly News Letter, Weekly Bulletin Column and Weekly Notes Home
  • myParish App

Contact Us:

Joey Gutierrez, Youth Minister

Lizzie Haener, Youth Ministry Secretary

Randy Robertson, Edge Coordinator

Mail:

St. James Catholic Church

Office of Youth Ministry

510 South Camp Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

Office Phone:

(830) 379-1796

Youth Minister's Cell Phone:

(210) 584-3799

Fax:

(830) 379-1797

Website:

Email:

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