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Youth Ministry

St. Raymond Youth Ministry

Middle and high school:

  •  2 special events:

BEAST Retreat – sleep away profound encounter with God and filled with fun in the Santa Cruz mountains, Nov. 14-16: Register HERE for the retreat.

BEAST Mission Trip – 10 days of service, daily Mass and prayers, and fun on the beach in June 2026 (For students enrolled in 9th through 12th grade in the 2025-26 school year). Look for a description of the mission HERE. We will have an info session for students interested in participating in the trip and their parents, on Wednesday Nov 12, 7-7:45PM in the parish hall.

The youth group meets every Sunday right after the 5PM Mass.
After dinner and games, the middle schoolers and high schoolers split.
The Confirmation program is integrated in the youth group.
 
The sessions are a mix of fun evenings (paint night, ice skating, Mass on the beach), service projects, guest speakers, and lessons on the Catholic faith. 
 
We will start with a kick-off BBQ on Sept. 21st at 6PM.
We will have a sleep away retreat on Nov. 14-16 in the beautiful Redwood Christian Park, nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains.
We will close with a day on the beach in May and a mission trip in June (TBC).
See the whole calendar of sessions HERE.
 

Welcome to BEAST – (Be A Saint)
We’re not called to be average. We’re called to be holy—bold, joyful, and alive in Christ. Every week, we’ll grow in faith, serve others, tackle big questions, and build real friendships.
Are you ready to go BEAST mode?

Weekly Themes:

BEAST Salt and Light –  Games, dinner, talk and small groups, and prayer

BEAST Hot Topic Debates – Guest-led topic nights 

BEAST Service Nights – Monthly local service missions

BEAST Games – Chill social nights with food and games or ice skating, beach, etc.

If you think you might be interested in joining the group, please attend a meeting or two and decide if you would like to participate before registering!
To Register:
If you have any questions about the high school program, please email Br. John Paul Puschautz at brjohnpaul@straymondmp.org.
Or about the middle school program / Confirmation Prep, please email Florence de Bretagne, Director of Religious Education, at florence.debretagne@straymondmp.org.

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