Youth Group at St. Mary’s

Who is invited:
All middle schoolers (grades 6-8) and high schoolers (grades 9-12) are welcome to be part of our Youth Ministry. Any teen that may attend public, private, or homeschool, regardless of faith, are welcomed to participate. All Youth Group members must fill out our Youth Registration before attending one of our events. Please print and bring one to your first meeting.

Youth Registration- English                               Youth Registration- Spanish

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Our Mission
St. Mary’s is a Roman Catholic community based on faith with the goal of sharing Christ’s message and love with every child of God. We invite our youth to participate and enjoy a place of spiritual, emotional, and social support while celebrating the real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. By growing in Spirit among a community of caring mentors and friends, our youth will be inspired to walk with our Lord, strengthen the family, and desire to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

What We Do
Through fun adventures, competitive games, tasty food, and faithful discussion, St. Mary’s Youth Group will inspire fruitful relationships with family and friends to join together in fellowship with Jesus. Our activities promote academic, social, and spiritual growth with service to others in our community.

Volunteering
Youth Ministry lays a foundation for teens that encourages meaningful relationships with adult mentors and fosters belonging among peers. To be an apostle of Jesus, our adult volunteers go out, invite, and accompany our youth as they grow with Christ and one another by creating memories with our youth that continue on with their formation.

Youth Group Meetings:
Youth Group Summer Meetings will be the 1^st & 3^rd Fridays at St. Mary’s in Lovingston. 6:15pm-8pm
Please check your emails for any cancelations.

Fri. June 20th- Celebrate Fathers with St. Joseph and cooking a pasta dinner together.
Fri. July 4th meeting rescheduled due to holiday to Kayaking Wed. July 9th.
Fri. July 18th meeting rescheduled to Fri. July 25th for YG Camp

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities, Adventures & Retreats

Nelson County Pantry– Stocking Day: DATE CHANGED Fri. June 20th 9:30am-12:00pm-Volunteer to feed Jesus by feeding the Hungry

Vacation Bible School- June 23rd-27th Volunteer as a counselor to inspire younger children with fun activities.

James River Runners Kayaking- Wed, July 9th (Registration Due June 29th: Eng.Spa.) James River Runners Online Waiver: CLICK HERE

Nelson County Pantry– Packing Day: Fri July 25th 9:30am-12:00pm- Volunteer to feed Jesus by feeding the Hungry

St. Mary’s Youth Group Camp– Fri. July 25th 9:30am-4:30pm- Spend a day volunteering, competing in games, forming our faith, and enjoying delicious snacks.

Discipleship Week– Wed, August 6^th-9^th, 2025
Discipleship Week is a discipleship & leadership opportunity for high school teens from across the diocese who desire to know Jesus better and to live and serve as He did.

EPIC– Sat, August 9^th, 2025- (Registration Due July 14th- Please submit to office with payment)
EPIC is a one-day diocesan event for middle school youth (rising grades 6-8). This event is intended to be a high-energy day that is focused on two things: (1) building community & friendships with other Catholic middle school youth, and (2) encouraging zeal for our Catholic faith.

Nelson County Pantry– DATE CHANGED Distribution Day Sat. Sep 27th, 7:30am-12:45pm- Volunteer to feed Jesus by feeding the Hungry

Catholic Fest– Sat, October 11^th, 2025 10am-9pm
Bring your friends, family, youth group, class, ministry, Bible Study, or your whole parish to Catholic Fest, part of the diocesan celebration of the Jubilee of Hope.

Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)- February 20^th-22^nd, 2026. Save the Date!

Believe! Belong! Become!

Jaclyn Jenkins
Youth Minister
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
O: 434.263.8509
[email protected]