Youth Faith Formation
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Welcome!Hello! My name is Faith Porter and I am the youth director for our three parishes. We have many different opportunities for prayer, community, fun, and spiritual growth, so please keep an eye out for events and retreats. All youth are are welcome to attend any events, Catholic or otherwise, so please invite your friends!
You may contact me by calling either the office at St. Stanislaus or St. Mary's Visitation, or by emailing me at [email protected]. I look forward to meeting you and helping guide more of our youth to the heart of Christ.
For sacramental prep, click one of the buttons below:
First Holy CommunionConfirmation -
RetreatsThere are several retreats that we attend each year in various locations. All Confirmation students must attend 2 retreats (one per year) by the time they are Confirmed. Scholarships are available to cover retreat costs.
Upcoming high school retreats:- Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Day Retreat - May 16, 2026 in Mishawaka, IN
- Steubenville Youth Conference - June 19-21, 2026 in Steubenville, OH (current 8th through 12th grade students) DEADLINE MAY 8
- Catholic Mission Trip - July 5-11, 2026 in Cumberland, MD (current 8th through 12th grade students) - DEADLINE APRIL 30
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F.U.E.L. & A.C.T.S. Youth Groups7th-8th & 9th-12th Grade
Geralyn Andres and a team of adult mentors have begun a scripture-centered youth group for 7-12th grade students, that meets monthly on a Monday night from 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Mary's Visitation Community Center. All students are welcome, Catholic or otherwise! Dinner is provided at each meeting, along with time for fun sports and activities, praise and worship, group discussions, and the study of sacred scripture. Contact Geralyn to register at [email protected] or call the parish office for more info. -
Y-DiscipleWe are starting two Y-Disciple groups that will meet on a bi-weekly basis. These groups consist of several high school students (separate boys and girls groups) that gather together and meet with a few adult mentors. These are not like your average meetings, but they are built around each unique group, where they are at in their faith journey, and what their interests are. The Y-Disciple program provides many different video series, games, and activities that groups can utilize when they would like, all while encouraging them to change it with up with group trips or new activities.
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Faith Formation 2025-26That's a wrap on our CAFE Sundays for the school year, thank you for diving deeper into the faith with us! Stay tuned for next year's topics.
CAFE Sunday- We will be meeting most Sundays (except the 2nd Sunday and holiday breaks) in the parish hall for 20 minutes of catechism
- We start each gathering with some refreshments (don’t worry, we have coffee!) followed by a lesson from the Baltimore Catechism.
- Students go to their grade-level classrooms while adults and high schoolers gather together (Nursery, K-1st, 2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th)
Registration C.A.F.E. Sunday Flyer