St. Dominic's Catholic Church: Youth Formation

Making lunch for the family shelter. Attending the "Shadows to Light" Lenten Retreat

OUR MOST RECENT MEETUP

We hung out with Fr. Stephen, the newest Dominican Friar on staff at St. Dominic's, and played a Catholic version of the classic game-show "Family Feud" with saints' prayer cards and rosaries for prizes. Team Jesus competed against Team Schwartz. I won't tell you who won.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

BABYSITTING DURING MARRIAGE RENEWAL DINNER, Feb. 4: We are providing child-care for the parents who are attending the Valentine's Day-themed renewal dinner on Feb. 4th. Teens are responsible for planning the activities and games for the 10-15 kids that will be in our care in the parish nursery and adjoining room in the school. Free pizza dinner for the volunteers.

SOUPER BOWL COLLECTION, Feb. 4-5: For the second year in a row, Youth Ministry is making announcements after all Masses on Super Bowl Sunday and collecting donations afterwards (in soup pots) for the hungry that are served by our parish's Community Service program. Donations can be canned food or money. Teen volunteers will get first dibs on this year's YM t-shirt, $10 per shirt. Last year, we raised upwards of $4500.

MAKING DINNER FOR THE HOMELESS, Feb. 10: From 5:30pm-8:30pm, we'll join the teens at Sherith Israel and Calvary Presbyterian in making a hot dinner for the folks who are staying at the temporary homeless shelter at First Unitarian Church. We will have some time for prayer and reflection on a Bible story about serving God's people.

For these and all events, RSVP with Michael at dre@stdominics.org.

GENERAL INFORMATION

St. Dominic's Youth Ministry (YM) is for those in grades 7-12. Our activities connect Catholic teens with God and each other. We usually split up between Junior High (grades 7-8) and High School (grades 9-12). During the school year, we meet on Sundays from 4-5:15pm, followed by the 5:30pm Mass. We plan service projects, Bible studies, game-nights, urban adventures, Catholic-themed guest speakers, retreats, and youth participation at Masses. And there is always some food! See our 2011-12 Calendar for the YM and Confirmation program. Contact Michael Smith at DRE@stdominics.org or (415) 674-0446 for more information.

REGISTER FOR YOUTH MINISTRY: Fill out and submit a Registration Form before attending a YM event (Form in Espanol).

Confirmation and Sacramental Preparation for Teens

Youth Confirmation is a two-year journey for students in grades 7-12, with sessions beginning each September. Monthly Confirmation classes are held during the school year on the first Sunday of the month from 4-5:15pm, followed by 5:30pm Mass. Confirmation students also participate in at least 2 Youth Ministry (YM) events each month (Catholic school students must only attend at least 1 YM event each month). Fill out and submit a Registration Form (Form in Espanol). For information contact Michael Smith at DRE@stdominics.org or (415) 674-0446. Overview of 2-Year Confirmation Program. Tentative 2011-12 YM-Confirmation Calendar.

RCIA-for-Youth, which includes preparation for Baptism, reception into the Catholic Church, and First Communion, attend monthly RCIA meetings on a weeknight, leading up to the Easter Vigil on April 7rd. Sessions begin in September. Fill out and submit a Registration Form.