Welcome to Saint Simon Youth Ministry!

A place to belong, grow in faith, and have a blast together.

We opened our new Youth Center on January 7, 2024. Come and see this dedicated youth space, meet new friends, and make great memories.

Drop in. Hang out. Connect.
We’re engaging our youth with a safe, joy-filled home base for faith, friendship, and fun. Whether you’re brand-new or haven’t been in a while, there’s a spot for you.

  • Who: All middle & high school teens
  • When: After-school meetups, weekday socials, weekend formation, and service
  • Get started: Contact Kalena Moreira, Youth Minister kmoreira@stsimon.org

Feast of St. Joseph, 2026

Middle School Youth Ministry (MSYM) · Grades 6–8

Games, faith, friends, this is your crew.
 MSYM gathers for activities, small-group faith sharing, service projects, and socials.

  • Who: 6th, 7th & 8th graders
  • Schedule: 
    • Thursday Class (Weekly, 3-5 PM): Our core gathering for faith, friends, and fun. Please note: there will be a few dates without class due to holidays or other scheduling conflicts, these will be noted on our shared calendars.
    • Sunday Programming: Sunday mornings, 10-11:15 AM
    • MSYM/HSYM Calendar

 

Registration

Confirmation Prep

Ready to be confirmed? Let’s walk together.
 Our Confirmation program helps you prepare to say “yes” to the Holy Spirit with confidence.

  • Who: 8th-12th graders seeking Confirmation in the spring
  • Schedule:
    • Twice a month (1st and 3rd Sundays)
  • Bonus: You can do both Confirmation and MSYM or HSYM

Registration

Confirmation Retreat, 2026

Diocesan Youth Retreat in Lake Tahoe, 2026

High School Youth Ministry (HSYM)

Real talk. Real faith. Real friends.
 High schoolers gather for small groups, worship nights, service, and just-for-fun events. Bring a friend!

Come gain leadership experience by helping lead our MSYM program or just attend for yourself!

If you are interested in being on our High School leadership CORE team, please reach out to Kalena. The team meets Wednesday evenings for formation and planning.

Learn more: Contact Kalena here

Stay in the Loop

Events

  • Pancake Breakfast
  • Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR) 2026: August 3-6, 2026, Youth Registration, High School Leader Registration, Adult Leader 18+ Registration
  • Special Olympics: October 24, 2026
  • Mardi Gras Social: February 9, 2027, 3-5 PM
  • Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) 2027: Coming Soon
  • Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR) 2027: Coming Soon
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2027: Coming Soon

Pancake Breakfast, 2025

Quick Links

Questions? Email our Youth Minister, Kalena Moreira: kmoreira@stsimon.org