Young Adult Ministry
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The Young Adult Ministry serves our parishioners in their 20s and 30s. In a society which often times forces a seemingly ongoing flux for young professionals in their personal and work life, our young adult ministry hopes to further establish a community of faith that encourages radical discipleship for Jesus through fellowship, prayer, and service. Below are the different ways parishioners can get involved with our ministry.
To stay most up to date: join our Young Adult GroupMe by clicking here as well as joining our parish newsletter list by clicking here. -
Spiritual formation
Adoration, Confession, and Praise & Praise Worship
Four times a year, the young adult ministry sponsors an evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession, and Praise & Worship. The next evening to join us is November 18, 7:30-8:30pm in the Church.
Formation Series
Throughout the year, different series will be offered to grow our understanding of the faith in particular areas. The website will be updated periodically as different series are scheduled. If you have a particular idea or desire to begin a new series, please contact Fr. Andrew Gutierrez.
Ignatian Discernment of Spirits Study: September 17 & 24 and October 1 & 8
Do you wish you knew what God is calling you to do on a daily basis? Do you desire to be more attentive to the Holy Spirit in your life? If so, Deacon Andrew Sanchez will be leading a study about St. Ignatius’ rules for discernment of spirits. We’ll meet in the John Paul II Room in the Melancon Center from 6-7pm on Thursdays for 4 weeks starting on September 17th. For more information and to register, contact Deacon Andrew (asanchez @ nds.edu).
Join ALPHA!A great way to get connected with both young adults as well as other members of our Parish is through ALPHA. ALPHA is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment, and has borne great fruit over its more than 20 year history. It provides the time and space to consider and discuss the “big questions” in life: What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? At each ALPHA session, there is a table made up of young adults so that you are able to discuss your thoughts and beliefs with other young adults forming community and growing together. To learn more about ALPHA, visit our ALPHA page on our website here.
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Connect Groups
Young adults form their own groups of 4-10 people who want to grow in faith together. They meet and work with Fr. Andrew to create a unique and personal format to accommodate their specific scheduling demands, spiritual desires, and particular demographic. These can be groups of men-only, women-only, or mixed and can meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly. The possibilities are endless! If you are interested in starting a Connect Group or joining one, please contact Fr. Andrew Gutierrez.
Below are all the Connect Groups currently meeting:Women's Brunch
This group has a monthly Saturday brunch where women are able to regularly find support, inspiration, and growth for their faith. For more information, contact Kristine Cerniglia (kmcernig @ gmail.com). -
Community
Monthly Happy Hour
Every first Thursday of the month at 5:30pm, join our young adults and Fr. Andrew at Winston's Pub & Patio to talk casually, get to know other young adults in the parish, have a drink, and just relax.
November 5, 2020
Young Adult Men's Basketball
Join us for our Men's Pick Up Basketball. Once we move out of Phase 2, we will be able to resume playing indoors with a regular schedule. As of now, we are playing at an outdoor court nearby the parish. To join the group and stay updated with games, visit the GroupMe link here to find the most up to date game times. For more information, contact: Thomas Nimmo (tjnimmo1@gmail.com). -
Service opportunites
Homebound Parishioner Visits
Groups of two or three young adults are paired with a specific homebound parishioner to visit regularly (normally every other month). This allows for service opportunities that are able to be scheduled around the young adult's own calendar and coordinated with the homebound parishioner. Our homebound parishioners often experience deep loneliness and long for community. These visits are a corporal work of mercy rooted in Jesus' command in Matthew 25 to visit the sick. For more information, contact Kristine Cerniglia (kmcernig @ gmail.com).