St. Francis Xavier Youth Ministry’s mission is to respond to the social and spiritual needs of the teens in our parish by providing spirit filled programs, activities, and events that will allow them to express their faith as they encounter Christ and deepen their love for the Church and sacraments. Through our programs, events and outreach, we seek to draw young people into responsible participation in the life, work and mission of the parish community.

The spiritual and social needs of the youth are to be met with the committed leadership, guidance and support of our parish adults. The adults and youth of our parish are therefore provided with the opportunity to grow together in Christian faith. 

Weekly Xavier Teens Edge (6th through 8th grade) and Xavier Teens Life Nights (9th through 12th grade) replace the traditional classroom catechesis and offer a large group, interactive atmosphere where teens can grow in their understanding of God’s relevance in their lives while building community within the parish.

Weekly Xavier Teens Edge and Xavier Teens Life Nights’ primary goal is to encourage teens to develop a deeper relationship with Christ and to challenge them to live their faith as they carry out their daily lives.

Middle School Youth Ministry

Our 6th - 8th grade students meet weekly on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 11:00 am for fun, faith and fellowship. Students will participate in diocesan and regional gatherings, as well as our local parish service projects, retreats and special events.  

Xavier Teens Edge allows youth to learn about their faith through talks, skits, videos, small group discussions and sharing what they know with their friends. As part of the Catholic Church’s mission to evangelize, middle school youth are encouraged to go out and bring their friends along.

High School Youth Ministry

Our 9th - 12th grade students meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for fun, faith, and fellowship. Students will learn to live out their faith more within the parish as well as out in the community. For any teens who have already received the Sacrament of Confirmation, a Bible Study will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.