Events

A Night Without a Home

"A Night Without a Home" is a powerful, hands-on experience where our youth ministry teens step outside their comfort zones — literally — by sleeping outdoors at the church for one night. This event is designed to help teens grow in empathy and awareness for those experiencing homelessness in our community, and to reflect on Christ's call to see and love "the least of these" (Matthew 25:40). Through this shared experience of discomfort, teens will be invited into conversation, prayer, and reflection on what it means to have compassion like Jesus — not just in words, but in action.

MORE DETAILS TO COME.

Confirmation Service Project - Habitat for Humanity

As part of their journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation, our Confirmation students will complete a required service project — and this year, that means partnering with Habitat for Humanity! Working together in small groups, teens will roll up their sleeves and put their faith into action, serving others through hands-on labor and building relationships along the way. 

This project is a meaningful opportunity for students to live out the call to love and serve their neighbor, deepening their understanding of what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. This is a required event for all Confirmation candidates.

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Life Teen Inspiration

St. Anthony of Padua Life Teen is headed to Six Flags Fiesta Texas! Roller coasters. Funnel cake. A sound caught somewhere between a laugh and a scream. Today, the Road to Emmaus might look a little different, but the purpose is still the same — walking with you, wherever you're at. 

Inspiration is a day to hang out, have fun, and just be a teenager — all set against the backdrop of a powerful, Gospel-centered event. Whether you're all-in on your faith or still asking questions, this is a place where you can encounter Jesus in a real way, no pressure, no judgment. Come as you are — we can't wait to spend the day with you.

REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON.

Living Stations of the Cross

Join us this Lent as our High School teens bring the story of Christ’s passion to life in our Living Stations of the Cross. This annual event offers the parish a moving, prayerful reflection on Jesus’ journey to the cross. 

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Edge Day Retreat

Calling all 6th-8th grade Edge students! Join us for a Day Retreat filled with fun, faith, and friendship. Throughout the day, students will experience time in Adoration, engage in Scripture and small group discussion, play games, and build community with fellow Edge students all while growing in their relationship with God. 

This retreat is a great opportunity for middle schoolers to step away from the noise of everyday life and encounter Jesus in a meaningful, memorable way. No experience necessary. Just come ready to pray, play, and grow!

REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON.

Confirmation Retreat

As part of their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, students will attend a Confirmation Retreat. This is a time set apart to slow down, quiet the noise, and open their hearts to the Holy Spirit in a real and personal way. Students will have the opportunity to experience Mass, the Sacrament of Confession, and time in Adoration, creating space to encounter Christ and surrender the things they're carrying to Him. This retreat isn't just a requirement to check off; it's a chance for students to truly prepare their hearts for what God wants to do in them through Confirmation. This is a required event for all Confirmation candidates.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.

Living Stations Rehearsals

High school teens — this Lent, step into the story of Christ’s passion in a powerful way by joining our Living Stations of the Cross! Each year, our Life Teen group brings the Stations to life, offering the parish a moving, prayerful reflection on Jesus’ journey to the cross. 

This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts — whether acting or singing in the Stations Choir — to deepen your faith, serve our parish, and share the greatest story ever told. Practices begin soon and all high school teens are invited to participate.

SIGN UPS WILL OPEN IN JANUARY.

St. John The Baptist Mass & Bonfire

Youth Ministry is sponsoring a St. John the Baptist Bonfire!

The entire parish is invited to join us on Thursday, June 24, at 7:30 PM in the piazza following the 6:45 PM Mass for an evening of prayer, fellowship, and tradition as we celebrate the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

• S’mores and drinks provided

• Blessing of the fire by one of our clergy members

• Open to all families

Take part in the beautiful tradition of lighting a bonfire on the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Celebrated just after the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—the feast reminds us of St. John’s humble words about Christ: “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30).

Families are also welcome to bring old blessed palms from Palm Sunday or broken sacramentals, such as rosaries, to be respectfully burned in the fire.