Welcome to St. John the Apostle Youth Ministry Page!
Senior (Sr.) CYM: Programs are for 9th - 12th graders.
Junior (Jr.) CYM: Programs are for 6th - 8th graders.
Confirmation Component: CYM options for Confirmandi.
Have any questions? Want to know more? Email Sarah.
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Sr CYM: Sundays
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at St John's Parish Center
Here High School Youth have the opportunity for formation & fellowship. Generally, we begin with an activity, move into a talk, break open the topic in small groups or a reflection and then conclude the night with a prayer/challenge for youth to take into their week.
Discipleship: Tuesdays
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at St John's Parish Center, Room 6**
This group's 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: Thursdays
7:30 PM-9:00 PMat St John's Parish Center, Room 6**
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.
Middle School Group (Junior CYM)
Junior CYM: 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Parish Center Auditorium**
Here Middle School youth have the opportunity for formation & fellowship. Generally, we begin with an activity, move into a talk, break open the topic in small groups or a reflection and then conclude the night with a prayer/challenge for youth to take into their week.
CYM Confirmation Component
Youth completing the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to participate in a CYM event or series in the Summer or Fall of their Freshman Year. The options for the 2022 Confirmandi are: Spring Retreat, Camp Covecrest, Steubenville, Discipleship, or Senior CYM Series.
Additional Events
For Sr CYM Youth:
Arlington RALLY: TBD ($30)
Fall Retreat: TBD ($125)
Spring Retreat: May 20th - 22nd, at Concord Retreat Center ($125)
Covecrest: July 3rd - 9th ($750)
Steubenville: July 15th - 17th ($300)
For Jr CYM Youth:
Arlington BASH: April 30th ($25)
Middle School Retreat: Fall 2022 (~$75)
**Current 8th Grade youth can also attend: Spring Retreat, Covecrest, & Steubenville**
Open to All Youth:
Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, October 22nd
Ultimate Frisbee: Most Saturdays 9:45 AM-Noon on Field by Parish Center
Arlington Camino: May 28th & 29th 2021 *If younger than 13, a parent must attend too*
Contact the Youth Ministry Office
Sarah Ginther; Director
sarah@stjohnleesburg.com
(703) 777-1317 x112
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