High School (TYM)

In addition to special events and trips, our high school youth ministry program has three different tracks that run on Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM throughout the school year.

First Year Confirmation Prep – Catechetical Year
In the diocese of Raleigh, young people who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation participate in a two-year formation process. Even if your teenager is attending a Catholic high school, the diocese requires that they complete their Confirmation preparation at the parish level.

The goal of the Catechetical Year is to give your young person a firm theological foundation. Topics covered include the Trinity, scripture, morality, sacraments, and much more! While the first year of preparation happens in a classroom setting, there are plenty of opportunities for small group discussion, social activities, prayer experiences, large group speakers, and service projects that get our young people up and moving. You can learn more about our Confirmation program here.

Second Year Confirmation Prep – Pastoral Year
For teenagers in our second year of Confirmation preparation, the goal is to get our young people talking and thinking about their faith in ways that make sense to them! Second year students will gather in the Friends and Family hall each week for games, activities, witness talks, and small group discussions with their peers. Topics covered include sexuality, addiction, Catholic social teaching, faith and science, and more!

The goal of the Pastoral Year is for our young people to ask questions, grapple with difficult problems, and take ownership of their faith.

WIRED
For teens who have already been Confirmed, WIRED is a time to build community with other young people, grapple with questions of faith, and have fun! WIRED meets each Sunday in the Youth House. Learn more about WIRED here!

Please note: Registration for TYM opens on the first week of July and closes on August 31^st! Registration info can be found on the TYM website and will be announced at masses.