St. Mary's Catholic Church

9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229
804-740-4044 (office) | 804-740-2197 (fax)

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St. Mary's Youth Ministry



Discovery Retreat
for 9th and 10th grade Youth

What is it?

A peer-ministered retreat which encourages teens to discover their own identity and their relationship with God. The retreat is incredibly dynamic with talks, small group interaction and community-building experiences. It is based on the steps of evangelization and helps the young person know Jesus in faith!!

Who should go?

9th or 10th graders who are ready to dive deeper into understanding their relationship with Jesus.

When can I go?

January 23-25 (Wakefield, VA)
February 6-8 (Smith Mountain Lake, VA)
February 13-15 (Richmond, VA)
February 27-March 1 (Smith Mount Lake)
|March 20-22 (Goshen, VA)

Christian Awakening Retreat
for 11th and 12th grade Youth

What is it?

A peer-ministered retreat whcih enables the teens to come to know and experience Christ, and to see him in themselves and others. They're invited to look at ways of serving others and becoming better, more fully committed Christians.

Who should go?

11th or 12th graders who are ready to live thier faith in a profound way.

When can I go?

February 6-8 (Richmond, VA)
March 6-8 (Wakefield, VA)
March 20-22 (Smith Mountain Lake, VA)

For an information brochure and registration form for either retreat,
contact John Sweet at 740-4044, ext 17 or email him at
jsweet@stmarysrichmond.org

3rd Sunday Youth Night

R U READY?

4 awesome games and fun?
4 out of this world food?
4 an incredible challenge?

Then join us each month.

Open to all Middle and High School Youth
and their friends.

The 2008-2009 Youth Group Theme is
- Faith and Works -
based on James 2:14-26.

Each month there will be
- Dinner (beginning at 6:30 pm)
- Theme related activities, discussions, games, and presentations
-
Different activities for Middle and High School
and some free time to have open gym, chat time, and more...

Click here to download an information flier. (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required)

NEW FOR 2008-2009


IGNITE
the Flame (Grades 6-8)

FUEL the Flame (Gr. 9-10)

SPREAD the Flame (Gr. 11-12)


Click here to download an information flier
. (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required)

Children's Liturgy of the Word needs YOU!!!

Are you in the 5th through 8th grade? Would you like to read God's Word to the children who attend Children's Liturgy? If so, contact John Sweet or call 740-4044, ext. 17 for more information about upcoming training sessions.