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Registration for 2026 - 2027 is now open.We hope that families will choose to participate in Faith Formation programming (explained below)
but please note that regardless of your participation, all are welcome at GRACE and Youth Ministry events.
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2026 - 2027 Youth NightsSeptember 13 / October 11 / November 15 / January 31 / February 28 / March 14 / April 18
Registration is now open for the September 13 Youth Night! Click on the date above!
Youth Nights are open to anyone in Grades 6 – 12. Whether enrolled in Faith Formation at St. Andrew, Catholic school, homeschool, or none of the above… ALL ARE WELCOME! Youth Nights are drop-off, youth-only events from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The goal is for young people to come together to pray and have fun, with service and learning sprinkled in, too.Registration is REQUIRED for each Youth Night and will close one week prior to the event. Sign up online via theposted on this page or link from parish communications as the date approaches. Additional info will be sent to those that sign up. We’d love for people to come as often as they can.
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Upcoming Youth Events:
Details and sign-ups for the events will be emailed, sent in e-communication, and posted on the events pages as they approach.- August 3 - Registration Opens
- September 13 - Youth Night
- September 13 - Youth Rosary Making
- October - Box of Joy
- October 11 - Youth Night
- October 11 - Youth Rosary Making
- October 23 - Trunk or Treat
- December 12 & 19 - Brown Bag Ministry
- January 17 - Youth Rosary Making
- January 30 - Note in the Pocket
- February 6-7 - Bake Sale for Babies (Benefiting Room at the Inn)
- February 14 - Youth Rosary Making
- March 20 - Easter Cookies
- March 21 - Youth Rosary Making
- April 24 - Car Wash for a Cause
- April 25 - Youth Rosary Making
- May 23 - Youth Rosary Making
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2026-2027
Faith Formation InformationFaith Formation for youth in Grades 6 – 12 consists of two components:
GRACE Events
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High School Retreat - SEARCH
SEARCH is a peer-led retreat weekend hosted by the Diocese of Raleigh for those in grades 10-12. Offered twice each year, participants experience a retreat prepared BY high school youth FOR high school youth and enjoy sharing their faith with other Catholic teenagers from across the diocese.
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Next Search Retreats
- SEARCH 205 - October 30 - November 1, 2026
- SEARCH 206 - May 14 - 16, 2027
- Learn more about SEARCH Retreats
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Middle School Retreat
- We’ll be having a middle school retreat on February 27, 2027
at St. Andrew.
- We’ll be having a middle school retreat on February 27, 2027
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Teen Choir
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GRACE EVENTS
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All youth in Grades 6-12 will complete four *different* GRACE events during the 2026-2027 program year. GRACE Events are opportunities for youth to participate in the life of the greater Church community at St. Andrew. Youth will individually select their four events and complete a reflection for each event.
GRACE Event reflections are due by May 1, 2027.
*Please Note: Year 2 Confirmation Candidates will have an earlier due date in April. More
information will be sent directly to parents.Online Grace Event Form Printable GRACE Event FormMore information about GRACE Events can be found:
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FAMILIES ENCOUNTERING CHRIST
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Families Encountering Christ is our in-person, family-based parish faith formation program. Families will meet eight times throughout the year to learn more about our Catholic faith, in addition to completing activities at home that build upon the in-person lessons. Meals will be served and all members of the family are welcome, so come connect with other families at St. Andrew!
Meeting dates and additional information can be found:
Families Encountering Christ
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HOME PROGRAM
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While we hope that families will participate in our Families Encountering Christ option, we recognize that it may not meet the needs of all. For this reason, we are also offering an at-home option for youth to complete with their families. All materials will be provided, and all activities are completed on your own schedule.New This Year: Faith is a habit that we must learn to build over time. To helpour young people incorporate their faith in their lives on a regular basis, Home
Program materials will now be turned in in smaller chunks to assist with time
management.
The first half will be due January 1, 2027 and the second half will be due
May 1, 2027.
*Please Note: Year 2 Confirmation Candidates will have an earlier due date in April. More information
will be sent directly to parents.- Middle School – Youth in Grades 6-8 will complete a lectionary-based curriculum using Gospel Weeklies. All materials will be provided.
- High School – Youth in Grades 9-12 are also welcome to use Gospel Weeklies OR they may choose to complete activities that complement The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth. All materials will be provided.
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CONFIRMATION and Other Sacraments
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Preparing to receive Confirmation takes two years and requires specific sacrament-related activities, as well as attendance in a Faith Formation program for both years: Parish Based Faith Formation, Catholic School, or Catholic Homeschool. Youth entering grades 9-11 may register for Confirmation if they have not yet been confirmed and have a sincere desire to receive this sacrament. An additional registration process is required, so please visit our Confirmation page for information on receiving this sacrament.If you are in need of other Sacraments, go here for more information:
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CAMPUS CONNECTIONCatholic Campus Connections is a ministry devoted to remembering our college students and reminding them that they are still a part of our St. Andrew family, cared for and prayed for!
Use this form to sign up a student or receive additional information.
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VOLUNTEERSWe would love for a diverse group of adults of all ages to walk alongside our youth as we grow together in faith. The best part? No previous experience is necessary! Just a genuine excitement to share your unique God-given qualities with this ministry.
Click here or contact Volunteer Coordinator, Dimple Castelino, at [email protected] or call (919) 362-0414 ext. 143 to learn more!
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Youth Ministry on Social Media
Please join on INSTAGRAM!
Find us @St_Andrew_Youth and @standrewapex!
On Facebook, go to St. Andrew the Apostle Apex for parish-wide news.
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Contact
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Jillian Bohinctymsaintandrew.orgDirector of Youth Ministry
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