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Saint Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Libertytown Maryland

 

Youth Ministry
St. Peter’s offers exciting youth programs for teens in grades 6 - 12.
All youth ministry programs run September through May on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30. Programs center around Christ and His Church and focus on the Catholic Faith in a dynamic way. Young people have a place to meet with Catholic peers and enjoy good, positive fun.

Performing Meaningful Plays with St. Peter's Youths...Programs:
Youth ministry is divided 3 ways: SPY (St. Peter’s Youth) for high school group grades 9-12; Jr. SPY (St. Peter's Junior Youth) for jr. high group grades 7-8; and JC’s Gang for youths in 6th grade. Each group has a team of loving adults who know and practice their Faith.

SPY - St. Peter’s Youth:
SPY, an energetic high school  group, meets weekly to hang out, pray and learn about the Catholic Faith. Approximately 70-100 teens meet every Sunday evening from 7:00-8:30pm, Sept.- May. Take part in music, snacks, crazy games, small groups and great talks!

SPY Annual Events:
Steubenville – a summer weekend youth conference at Steubenville
Appalachia – a week-long summer service project to rebuildhouses for the less fortunate
Beacon House – a shelter in Frederick to cook and serve dinner to the homeless
Youth Board – leadership group (all are invited to take part) that plans events for SPY
Confirmation – St. Peter’s confirms teens in the 10th grade.
Prayer Power – Wednesday evening prayer group at Dawn’s house from 7:00-8:30pm.
Retreats – various weekend retreats offered throughout the year
Ninth Grade Lock-in – Retreat to welcome the incoming 9th graders to SPY.
World Youth Day – Join in for iceskating, pizza, bonfire, hayrides and more!
Youth Mass – A montly youth mass catered to teens by teens


Youth Ministry Moments at St. Peter's ChurchJr. SPY - St. Peter’s Jr. High Youth:
St. Peter’s 7th & 8th graders meet on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Games, snacks, prayer, small groups and vibrant Catholic teaching are all a part of this large group's format. Jr. SPY averages about 70 teens at every meeting.

Annual Jr. SPY Events:
Retreat – a fall retreat helps kick the year off
World Youth Day – a day of iceskating, pizza and movies
Nursing Home – Visits to the elderly to sing and pray with them
"The Scarlet Thread" – Unique Christmas play performed by teens
Kings Dominion – Annual summer amusement park experience

JC’s Gang - Jesus Christ’s Gang:
JC’s Gang are the young ones of youth ministry! It is a time of transition from religious ed to youth ministry. They also meet on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. These 50 youth or so start off with prayer in a large group and then break into small groups for teaching, finally coming back together for games and snacks at the end of the night. This group also participates in World Youth Day.

Fun and fellowship with the Youth as a Youth Minister!Become a Youth Minister!
If you’re interested in being on one of our teams just email Harry Ford.

Become Catholic!
If you are in grades 6-12 and are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, call Harry at 301-898-5111x15 or email.  Note: You don’t have to make any commitment to join the Church as you are welcome to simply come and ask questions.

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Contact St. Peter's Church at 301/898-5111