_- Youth Faith Formation Monthly Calendar for January

_- Youth Faith Formation Monthly Calendar for December


 - Confirming Disciples Confirmation I Schedule for 2011 - 2012

- Confirming Disciples Confirmation II Schedule for 2011 - 2012

- Youth Faith Formation Flyer

St. Martin's Youth Faith Formation exists to:

• Shepherd our youth in faith
• Enlighten our youth through Catechesis
• Nurture our youth in His love.
• Praise God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
• Send forth our youth to spread the Good News

Youth Faith Formation engages individuals between the ages of 12 to 18 on their “Journey of Faith”. With guidance from the Holy Spirit, the ministries of the Youth Faith Formation catechize and empower the youth in their faith, create opportunities of stewardship and strengthen their knowledge for use in their every day life. These ministries include Youth Ministry, both Junior and Senior High, Sacrament Preparation Programs for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

Listed are the Youth Ministries of Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Faith Community.

Youth Faith Formation contacts:

Director: Katie Bolanos
Phone: (714) 970-2771 Ext: 119
Assistant Youth Minister: Alyssa Maddock
Phone: (714) 970-0514
Assistant Confirmation Coordinator: Megan Hamrock
Phone: (714) 070-0514

 

Confirmation is a sacrament in which those who have been baptized receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit, whom the Lord sent upon His Apostles at Pentecost. It is a sacrament that celebrates God's special strengths and gifts in those who have been baptized.

During the two-year sacrament preparation process, youth candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation will explore topics related to our Catholic faith such as the sacraments, gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, the Commandments and Beatitudes, social justice, morality and decision making, dating and marriage, and discipleship. In addition, candidates will experience full participation in the sacramental life of the Church and complete parish and Christian service projects.

Confirmation also is a parish community celebration. It provides an opportunity for members of the parish family to recommit to their baptismal promises and celebrate the renewal of the Spirit's presence in their midst and the Holy Spirit among them.

Contact: Katie Bolanos
Phone:   (714) 970-2771 Ext: 119

St. Martin's High School Ministry is open to teenagers, grades 9-12. We meet on Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Youth Room. The ministry focuses on enhancing teenagers' faith through faith sharing, retreats, worship experiences, service opportunities, rallies, outings and social activities.

Contact: Katie Bolanos
Phone: (714) 970-2771 Ext: 119

Junior High Youth Ministry is available to all youth enrolled in junior high, grades 6-8. It is a "social catechesis" program, which emphasizes our Catholic heritage, traditions and community. We meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 -8:30 p.m. We also have social activities, such as parties, roller skating, cosmic bowling and an occasional overnight.

Contact: Katie Bolanos
Phone: (714) 970-2771 Ext: 119