Youth
ST. PIUS X YOUTH MINISTRY
The St. Pius X Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry strives to foster a Christ-centered community for learning about and growing in our Catholic faith. We encourage engagement and develop intentional disciples in a lifelong faith journey. For more information about Youth Ministry contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Director of Faith Formation.
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If you have a child in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who would like to join EDGE or a child in high school who would like to join High School Youth Ministry , you may also register them at the link here: Register. If you have questions regarding EDGE or HS YM, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-466-3370.
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment that gathers Catholic high school age teenagers from all across America for a life-changing encounter with Christ. The schedule includes general sessions and workshops addressing a wide variety of topics as well as opportunities for reconciliation, daily liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance, a comedy club, and thematic village. If your high school student is interested in attending NCYC with SPX, please fill out the pre-registration form and turn in your $150 deposit to the parish office. If you are interested in attending with your youth as a chaperone, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. **We never want cost to prohibit participation in Faith Formation events. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Director of Faith Formation.
- EDGE on Sunday's from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in Shalom (following the school calendar) September - April
- Additional North Deanery Jr. High events - stay tuned to the parish bulletin for information on events.
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Additional North Deanery High School events stay tuned to the parish bulletin for information on events
For additional information about our High School Youth Ministry programs, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Youth Ministry Coordinator
Time and Talent Opportunities
Our Youth Ministry develops and coordinates age appropriate experiences to reinforce the Catholic values being fostered in the youth of St. Pius X Parish. In order to succeed, the Youth Ministry needs the active participation of adult parishioners to assist in the various youth ministry programs.
Please review our calendar for opportunities. If you have a gift of time, talent, or treasure that could enhance the SPX Youth Ministry, please contact Kaitlyn Blandford. All adult parishioners are invited and encouraged to take part in these programs.
YOUTH COMMISSION
Do you have a craft that you would be willing to demonstrate to our youth? We are currently seeking parishioners who have a knack for working with their hands that would love to demonstrate their craft to our EDGE and Life Teen students. Past crafts that our parishioners have shared are woodworking, and knitting/crochet. If interested, contact Kaitlyn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIPS
High School Summer Trips
Youth Ministry participates in many summer trips. Nazareth Farm in West Virginia is a week-long mission trip for 16-18 year old teens. Catholic Heart Workcamp is a week-long mission trip for 13-20 year old teens. Adult chaperones are needed to help with all these trips.
Save the date for NCYC Fully Alive which will be held from November 16 - 18, 2023, in Indianapolis. This is a powerfully unique three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high school age) and their adult chaperones. NCYC flyer
Confirmation
This third Sacrament of Initiation celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit coming down on our candidates. The Holy Spirit gives us the knowledge and courage to do what we can't learn from school or our extracurricular activities including, making decisions that will change our lives or guiding a friend through their struggles. Those interested in learning more about the Holy Spirit can begin preparation in the Fall, starting in 10th grade or above, and will be confirmed in the Spring of the same year. The Youth Ministry Office coordinates this preparation and is looking for speakers willing to show how the Holy Spirit is working in their life. If you have any questions or would like to help with this process, please call Kaitlyn Blandford at 317-466-3365 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registration for 2023-2024 is now available via the link here: Confirmation Registration 2023-2024