Covid19 Programs

Most of our programs have transitioned to an online format for the duration of Covid19. These events, in escense, follow a similar format to what we aim to accomplish found in the longer explantions below.  Here is our usual weekly schedule during this Pandemic:

High School
- Sr CYM: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Discipleship: Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm
- Into the Deep: Thursdays, 7pm-8:30pm

Middle School
- Jr CYM: 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednedays, 7pm-8:30pm

All events happen on Zoom, email sarah@stjohnleesburg.com for the Meeting IDs and Codes

High School Groups (Senior CYM)

Sr CYM: Sundays 
6:30PM - 8:30PM at St John's Parish Center
Here High School Youth have the opportunity for formation & fellowship.  We use the Ecclesial Method of Catechesis.  This means we generally begin with an activity, move into a talk, break open the topic in small groups or a reflection & then conclude the night with a prayer & a challenge for youth to take into their week.

Discipleship: Tuesdays
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Aquilina's House**
This groups aim is to break open the Scriptures in a way that makes it more accessible & applicable to a teen. We begin with a bit of fellowship & snacks before diving into the Scripture reflection.

Leadership: Tuesdays
8:45 PM - 9:45 PM at Aquilina's House**
This group is where teens put their desire to serve others into action.  They serve their peers & younger youth through a number of different events throughout the school year including youth nights, retreats, & so much more.

**Address available, simply email Sarah**
 

Middle School Group (Junior CYM)

Junior CYM: 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Parish Center Room 1&2**
Here Middle School youth have the opportunity for formation & fellowship.  We use the Ecclesial Method of Catechesis.  This means we generally begin with an activity, move into a talk, break open the topic in small groups or a reflection & then conclude the night with a prayer & challenge for youth to take into their week.

CYM Confirmation Component

Youth completing the Sacrment of Confirmation are asked to participate in one of the following options in it's entirety during the Summer or Fall of their Freshman Year.  These dates & events are for the Fall of 2020:

1)  Camp Covecrest: August 2nd-8th, ($750)

2) Steubenville Youth Conference: July 17th-19th ($350) 

3) Scripture Series: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dates: Aug. 30, Sept. 13, 20, & 27)

4) Morality Series: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dates: Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 8 & 15)

5) Discipleship One: Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm (Dates: Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29)

6) Discipleship Two: Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm (Dates: Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27)

7) Discipleship Three: Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm (Dates: Sept 9th, 23rd, Oct 14th & 28th)


Additional Events
For Sr CYM Youth: 
Spring Retreat: May 29th-31st @ Mar-Lu-Ridge (~$125) 
Covecrest: August 2nd-8th  ($750)
Steubenville: July 17th-19th (~$350)
Arlington RALLY: Sunday October 25th @ Bishop O'Connell High School (~$30)
Fall Retreat: Date TBD, Fall 2020 (~$125)

For Jr CYM Youth: 
Arlington BASH: Saturday April  25th @ Bishop O'Connell High School (~$25)
Middle School Retreat:  Date TBD, Fall 2020 (~$60)
**Current 8th Grade youth can also attend: Spring Retreat, Covecrest, & Steubeville**

Open to All Youth: 
Ultimate Frisbee: Most Saturdays  9:45 AM - Noon on Field by Parish Center
Arlington Camino: May 23rd & 24th    *Younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent(s)*