Youth Ministry

The Saint James Catholic Church Youth Ministry Program strives to foster the life of the Spirit in the development of the human person by:

Assisting families in the responsibility of raising youth in the faith;
Teaching youth to pray/encounter and;
Connecting youth with their peers practicing the faith

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For questions or to RSVP for an event, email Youth Ministry coordinator Amy Bigart, [email protected]. Adults needing a background check, click here to register.

High School Events
College Events Summer 2025
Middle School Events (Grades 6-8)
Register for Flocknote (Email/text system for Youth Ministry communications)
Adult volunteers click here to sign up for events
2025-2026 Calendar for Middle School
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Previous Events

HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS

Diocesan WorkCamp will be held Saturday, June 21, through Friday, June 27, 2025, in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Transportation and lodging (at a school) are provided. Diocesan Registration Deadline closed February 14!

Stakeholder: Andy Newton and Speros Colevas

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Amy Bigart ([email protected])

SUMMER 2025 BREAK COLLEGE EVENTS

Welcome home for the summer to our college students. We hope you will join us this summer. To help us to communicate with you, please complete this contact form for us, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyFsmpQ8yrOPu0yRxGi4jAp_lNkA0GoEr9seiNugx4OG7lqA/viewform?usp=header.

The Associates of St. John Bosco will resume their college nights for rising college freshman and transfer students to fortify their Catholic faith before stepping foot on a college campus. College Nights is free and include student testimonials, small groups divided by your campus (or similar to yours), pizza dinner, and a FREE Bosco Bundle to take with you to college! Just wear your college t-shirt and scan the QR code to register. Also, please let our youth ministry know you are attending at [email protected].

Below are the 2025 College Night dates and locations. All events begin at 7:00pm.

Tue, July 1 – St. Mark (Vienna)
Thu, July 10 – St. Theresa (Ashburn)
Tue, July 15 – Holy Trinity (Gainesville)
Tue, July 22 – Basilica of St. Mary (Alexandria)
Tues, July 29 – St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Fredericksburg)

MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS

FLOCKNOTE

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If any adult can volunteer for middle school events, click here.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & VOLUNTEERING

Youth Ministry Calendar – Get the latest news and updates via text and email by signing up for Flocknote above.

The Arlington Diocese prohibits the use of cell phones during youth ministry events. We ask that students leave their cell phones at home or place them in the cell phone box at sign in. Cell phones will be returned at the conclusion of the event.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS – Youth Ministry needs adult volunteers for most activities who must be VIRTUS compliant and have completed a background check through the Arlington Diocese. Visit the Office of Child Protection website for more information on background checks, click here.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

First Friday Food Distribution-Community Outreach Opportunity-High School-We are seeking additional high school youth volunteers for our monthly Food Distribution. This outreach initiative typically occurs on the First Friday of the month in Heller Hall. Volunteer shifts begin in the afternoon and end by 7:00pm. If you are interested, email Amy Steinbicker, [email protected]. We ask that volunteers officially sign up, rather than just show up on the night of Food Distribution.