High School Youth Ministry

It is our mission to equip young people with the tools needed to develop a deeper relationship with Christ, utilizing the sacraments and a strong prayer life, while at the same time forming lifelong friendships with teens that share similar goals and values.

Summer Events:

Faith on Film Series
Join us this summer as we watch your favorite movies and see how they relate to our faith.
July 21st at 5pm: Soul Surfer --- FEAR, LOSS, & SUFFERING (rated PG)

Youth Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Join us for a Gospel of Matthew Bible Study! We will read and discuss how the Gospel writer wants us to understand who Jesus is and how we can live as His disciples. All rising 9th graders and older are welcome. Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm in the Meeting House.

Jesus & Coffee, Thursdays at 9:00am
Join us for Daily Mass each Thursday at 9:00am in the Chapel. After Mass, we will enjoy coffee, snacks, and conversations together in the office conference room. All rising 9th graders and older are welcome! Thursdays, 9:00-10:30am.

Youth Mission Trip
Sunday July 14 -- Friday July 19. We will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to help the Missionaries of Charity at their summer camp for children of poor and refugee families. We will be staying with the Missionaries of the Poor. Diocese of Charleston seminarian Michael Ghattas will serve with us on our mission trip. Please pray for our youth attending the trip!

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Back-to-School Bowling Bash!
Fun night at Stars-and-Strikes, Sunday August 18th, 5pm-7pm.
$5 bowling, $3 laser tag.
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Upcoming Retreats & Conferences

St. Theresa High School Youth Retreat
Be Not Afraid. Friday August 9th at 7pm - Sunday August 11th at 12pm. Click here to register!

High School Young Ladies Retreat (with the Diocese of Charleston)
Be Courageous. "Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.
Friday October 25th - Sunday October 27th, 2019.
Open to all ladies in the 9th - 12th grades. At Camp Kinard, Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
Cost: $90. For more info & to register: Contact Office of Youth Ministry at (843) 261-0443.
https://charlestondiocese.org/event/high-school-young-ladies-retreat-2/

High School Young Men's Retreat (with the Diocese of Charleston)
Be Courageous. "Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.
Friday January 31st - Sunday February 2nd, 2020.
Open to all guys in the 9th - 12th grades. At Camp Kinard, Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
Cost: $90. For more info & to register: Contact Office of Youth Ministry at (843) 261-0443.

National Catholic Youth Conference
We are taking 12 parish youth, 3 adult chaperones, and 1 deacon to the National Catholic Youth Conference! NCYC is November 20-24th in Indianapolis, IN. Please pray for us and all who will be attending and for all the presenters and keynote speakers.
For more information on the event, click here.

South Carolina Diocesan Youth Conference
Save the Date: Friday March 6th - Sunday March 8th, 2020.

Look for us in the weekend bulletin,
follow us on Facebook: St. Theresa High School Youth Community
and Instagram @st.theresa_high_school_youth

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Some of the things our community does:

We regularly serve as cantors, lectors, ushers and altar servers at the 10:45 Mass
We help teach faith formation and Children's Liturgy on Sunday mornings
We lead groups and activities for Vacation Bible School
We go on retreats and strengthen our relationship with God
We set up and play games with families and kids at our parish Family Fall Festival
We wear awesome t-shirts
We present a Living Stations of the Cross or Living Rosary during Holy Week
We pray together and for each other