“What is needed today is a church which knows how to respond to the expectations of young people. Jesus wants to enter into dialogue with them and, through his body, which is the church, to propose the possibility of a choice, which will require a commitment of their lives. As Jesus with the disciples of Emmaus, so the church must become the traveling companion of young people...”
(Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day 1995, Philippines)

In 1997 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the document "Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry". In this document, the bishops set forth 3 goals (listed below) that youth ministry should meet. We at St. James strive to meet these goals by providing a dynamic youth ministry program that reaches out to teens where they are at, and journeys with them to Christ.
 3 Goals of Youth Ministry

• Discipleship

• Connection

• Gifts & Growth

We are proud to be part of the Life Teen family, that provides us with the resources and support to help achieve our goals. We utilize the tools of this age to be able to meet teens where they are at. Most importantly, youth ministry at St. James is Christ-centered. Everything we do is by God's grace and for His glory.

Youth Group is held Wednesday evenings from 6:15-8PM. 

Confirmation 1 and 2 classes are held Sunday mornings at 10:15AM.

We are always looking for those wanting to work with young people, volunteer opportunities are available. 
If you are interested in becoming part of our youth ministry please feel free to contact Emma Boswell at [email protected]
Thank You and God Bless!

Download, fill out, and email the registration form above to [email protected]
 or
 Stop by the Parish Office:
 Monday-Thursday
 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and
 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
 Friday Mornings from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The Youth Ministry Program has a small fee to help defray the costs of the Faith Formation Program (books, supplies, utilities). The fee is $40 per teen or $80 per teen in their second Confirmation year. 

Please let us know if you need assistance with the fee. No child will be excluded from attending Youth Ministry because of financial difficulty.  We can work with you, make payment arrangements, or find scholarship money if you need assistance.

Youth Ministry Payment