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, and the JES-AI Training Program.
Listed are the Youth Ministries of Saint
Martin de Porres Catholic Faith Community. To learn more about a
particular ministry, please click on the individual ministry's link for
more information.
Youth Faith Formation contacts:
Director: Shannon Nichols Kwan
Assistant Director: Charlie Aulick
Assistant: Eric Summerfield
Confirmation
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: Shannon Nichols Kwan
Phone: (714) 970-0514
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High
School Youth Ministry
St. Martin's
High School Ministry is open to teenagers, grades 9-12. We meet on
Sundays 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room (after the 5:30 p.m. Mass). The
ministry focuses on enhancing teenagers' faith through faith sharing,
retreats, worship experiences, service opportunities, rallies, outings
and social activities.
Contact: Shannon Nichols Kwan
Phone: (714) 970-0514
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Junior
High Youth Ministry
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
7-8:30 p.m. We also have social activities, such as parties, roller
skating, cosmic bowling and an occasional overnight.
Contact: Shannon Nichols Kwan
Phone: (714) 970-0514
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