Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry is a program for all 6th – 12th grade youth of our parish who attend public, private, and home schools. This is a program where our youth can learn about their faith, find a Catholic community, and experience Jesus all while having fun and serving others.
Please note that Youth Ministry and the Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation are different programs.
Registration for 2023-24 Youth Ministry
Registration details can be found here or for more information please contact the Faith Formation Office at: 515-440-1030.
Helpful Links
Faith Formation Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Ministry Areas
EDGE (6-8th Grade)
EDGE is our youth ministry program for 6th-8th grade students. EDGE meets Wednesdays (excluding Family Formation nights), 5:30-7pm beginning September 13.
We will use the EDGE curriculum from LifeTeen that is specifically developed for Catholic youth in grades 6-8. Our sessions will consist of food and fellowship, prayer, scripture-infused lessons, small group time to engage more fully with lessons−as well as games and service opportunities (students can earn service hours).
For more information about EDGE please contact the Faith Formation Office, at 515-440-1030.
FISH (Fellowship in Spirit with Him, 9-12th Grade)
FISH is our youth ministry program for 9th – 12th grade students. FISH meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm beginning September 13.
The three goals of FISH are to: empower our teens to be a part of our Catholic Community, to help our young people develop a personal relationship with Jesus, and to have fun!
Evening formats will follow the LifeTeen curriculum with a Life Night, Issue Night or a Social Relational Night.
For additional questions about FISH please contact Claire Sevenich, Youth Ministry Coordinator, at 515-440-1030 or csevenich@saintfrancischurch.org.
Volunteers
Many volunteers are needed to help Faith Formation programming run smoothly. Adult Catechists receive free Faith Formation (Family Formation, CGS, and Youth Ministry) tuition for their children. Teen volunteers receive service hours. Please view the list of Volunteer Roles Needed.
If you are interested in sharing your time and talents with our youth, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 515-440-1030.