Youth (6th - 12th) | St Philip the Apostle Catholic Church

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Forming our Youth

Grades 6th - 12th
- Continuing Christian Education (CCE)
  Our dedicated catechists strive to share with students the one, true Faith in age-appropriate ways. The program serves our middle school aged students and teens in grades 6-12 and includes: weekly classes, special projects, youth group activities, sacramental preparation, retreats, service projects, prayer experiences and a yearly opportunity to be a counselor for our summer Vacation Bible School.
  
  CCE also aims to support and assist parents, encouraging them to embrace their role as primary educators and to partner with the parish in their children’s faith formation. The CCE program helps children grow: in love of God and His Church; in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ; in knowledge of Scripture and Sacred Tradition; and in fellowship with their classmates. The program counts on our generous catechist volunteers. They, in turn, grow in their knowledge and love of the Faith and in fellowship with our parish families and the rest of the CCE team.
  
  Schedule
  Grades 6-9 and Confirmation Class (typically grades 10-11) meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  Classes begin in early September and go through the first week of May, generally following the Huffman and Humble school district schedules for breaks.
  
  Some of our events include:
  Back to School blessing during Mass before start of classes in the fall.
  Bi-monthly youth nights with Mass, special activities and pizza.
  Bi-monthly confessions during Wednesday CCE
  Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation every other September.
  Extreme Challenge Archdiocesan Middle School event
  Attendance at the Archdiocesan Youth Conference in late July for high school students.
  
  Registration
  Registration for the 2025-2026 year will be open on June 1st and run through October 1st. Please check back for additional information.
  
  Confirmation Preparation
  During a two-year program, St. Philip helps high school students prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
  To be admitted to the Confirmation program;
  The family must be registered parishioners of St. Philip the Apostle parish
  The teen must be a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school
  The teen and family must participate in weekly Mass
  If the teen has not yet received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation or Holy Eucharist, special arrangements will be made.
  
  During the Confirmation program, students will choose a patron saint name. There are two options:
  Students can select their baptismal name (either first name or middle name) if it is the name of a saint.
  Making this choice shows the connection of Confirmation with the other sacraments of initiation in the
  Catholic Church (Baptism and First Eucharist). Choosing the baptismal name is a way to recognize the
  growth of the student in his / her faith and a firm commitment to continue that growth.
  
  Students can choose a different saint’s name. Doing so symbolizes a connection to a particular saint
  and a new beginning in the life of faith. During the anointing with Chrism Oil, the student will be called
  by this new name, which will symbolize a renewed commitment to the Faith.
  
  Students will also choose a Confirmation sponsor. For more information about the Confirmation program, please see contact the CCE Office or call the parish office.