- Youth Faith Formation Monthly Calendar for May

- Youth Ministry Family Friday Summer Nights At the Movies

- Confirmation Year 1 Interview Study Guide

- Confirming Disciples Saint Report

- Confirming Disciples Service Hour Paper

- Sponsor Confirmation Form for 2013

- Youth Ministry "Set Me Free and "Chisel Skit"

SMYL kids retreat weekend skits that they have been working on for over 2 months. If you see any of the kids please let them know how great they are. The pictures behind the kids were painted by them as well.

Set Me Free

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LlLaMqKAGg&feature=em-share_video_user

Chisel Skit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q31catJTMS0&feature=em-share_video_user

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: Megan Hamrock (Acting Director) or Mary McDevitt
Email: MeganH@smdpyl.org
Phone: (714) 970-2771 Ext: 119 or Phone: (714) 970-0514

Confirmation Coordinator: Cathy Fitzpatrick
Phone: (714) 970-2771
Email: CathyF@smdpyl.org

 

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.

Confirmation Coordinator
Contact: Cathy Fitzpatrick
Email: CathyF@smdpyl.org
Phone:   (714) 970-2771

 

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. There are snacks on Sundays from 7:00 - 8:30PM.


Contact: Megan Hamrock (Acting Director) or Mary Mc Devitt

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.

There are snacks on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30PM.

Contact: Megan Hamrock (Acting Director) or Mary McDevitt

Phone: (714) 970-2771 Ext: 119