Fortis is Latin for "Strength" and is the name of our SPY formation program for high school students. All high school students are invited to join us on Sunday nights following the 5:30pm Mass for dinner, fellowship, and an inspiring Catholic teaching. Our session begins on Sunday, September 11th, 2016. In addition to SPY Fortis on Sunday nights, our program offers various small groups, trips and events throughout the semester. All events and activities will be announced at SPY Fortis, published on our website, and promoted on our social media pages - Instagram and Twitter @SPYChurch.

FALL SCHEDULE (Special event dates listed in bold) 

• Sunday, September 11, 2016 - SPY Fortis - Chosen by God

• Sunday, September 18, 2016 - SPY Fortis - Heroic Virtue

• Sunday, September 25, 2016 - SPY Fortis - Thy Kingdom Come

• Sunday, October 2, 2016 - Pro-Life Chain from 2-3:30PM

• Sunday, October 2, 2016 - SPY Fortis - No Matter How Small

• Thursday, October 6, 2016 - Girls Night in the SPY Youth Room

• Saturday, October 15, 2016 - Guys Overnight Camping Trip

• Sunday, October 16, 2016 - SPY Fortis **PARENT NIGHT - Guest Presenter on Vocations: Sr. Mary Clare

• Sunday, October 23, 2016 - Trunk-R-Treat, 3PM-4:45PM

• Sunday, October 30, 2016 - SPY Fortis - "What does the Church say about Halloween?

• Thursday, November 3, 2016 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room

• Sunday, November 6, 2016 - World Youth Day North Texas 

• Saturday, November 12-13, 2016 - Lock-In-For-Life ​​​

• Sunday, November 20, 2016 - SPY Fortis - Gratitude and a Guest Presenter on Ignatian Spirituality

• Thursday, December 1, 2016 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room

• Sunday, December 4, 2016 - SPY Advent Retreat: "A friend at the door" Come join us for a day of activities, icebreakers, small groups, and live music that will reveal the sweet invitation God sends us through Advent. Music and talks by Luke Spehar. Retreat will be held in the CLC from 1pm-7pm and we will attend Mass at 5:30PM as part of the retreat. After Mass, all high school teens attending the retreat are encouraged to stay for SPY Fortis and those who are interested in helping can participate in leading the night. Retreat is open to teens in grades 8^th-12^th and a donation of $10 is suggested which includes snacks, activities, and a retreat t-shirt (please have teens eat lunch prior to arriving). RSVP to Victoria.

• Sunday, December 4, 2016 - SPY Fortis - Advent Reflections and a Guest Musician, Luke Spehar

• Sunday, December 11, 2016 - SPY Fortis **PARENT NIGHT - Tacky Sweater Christmas Fun

• Saturday, December 17, 2016 - Giving Garland at 9:00am in the CLC          Giving Garland gift baskets are delivered to parishioners who are widowed, homebound or in care facilities in the area. This is a great service project for an entire family to do together. Any families who plan to deliver gifts together will need to sign up for a time slot on our parish website, more info here. For teens who would like to deliver Giving Garland gift baskets with other teens from SPY, please RSVP to Victoria.  

SPRING SCHEDULE (Special event dates listed in bold) 

• Thursday, January 5, 2017 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room
• Sunday, January 8, 2017 - SPY Fortis 
• Saturday, January 14, 2017 - Dallas March for Life
• Saturday, January 21, 2017 - Girls Camping Trip
• Sunday, January 22, 2017 - SPY Fortis 
• Sunday, January 29, 2017 - SPY Fortis **PARENT NIGHT 
• Thursday, February 2, 2017 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room
• Sunday, February 5, 2017 - FORTIFIED: Father/Son Event
• Sunday, February 5, 2017 - SPY Fortis Super Bowl Party
• Sunday, February 12, 2017 - SPY Fortis Valentines Dinner
• Sunday, February 26, 2017 - SPY Fortis 
• Thursday, March 2, 2017 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room
• Saturday, March 4, 2017 - Service Saturday
• Sunday, March 5, 2017 - SPY Fortis **PARENT NIGHT
• Sunday, March 19, 2017 - SPY Fortis 
• Friday, March 24-26, 2017 - SPY Fortis Retreat @ Camp Copass
• Saturday, April 1, 2017 - Mother/Son Event
• Sunday, April 2, 2017 - SPY Fortis 
• Thursday, April 6, 2017 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room
• Sunday, April 9, 2017 - SPY Fortis 
• Sunday, April 23, 2017 - SPY Fortis **PARENT NIGHT
• Saturday, April 29, 2017 - SPY Spring Lock-In 
• Thursday, May 4, 2017 - SPY Fortis "Rise Above" from 7-8:30PM in the Youth Room
• Sunday, May 7, 2017 - SPY Fortis
• Saturday, May 20, 2017 - BELOVED: Mother/Daughter Brunch & Tea 11:30AM-2:30PM
• Sunday, May 21, 2017 - SPY Baccalaureate Mass @ 5:30, light reception to follow in the CLC 
  
  Please check back regularly for more information about our events. 

SPY Fortis Prayer Group
SPY Fortis Prayer Group is held yearlong on Wednesday evening from 5:30PM-6:30PM in the Youth Room in the Community Life Center. All high school students who are currently registered in SPY Fortis can join us every Wednesday for Prayer Group.

SPY Fortis "Rise Above"
SPY Fortis "Rise Above" is a new small group for teens who hope to discover greater knowledge and truth of our Catholic faith. Held on the first Thursday of the month starting November 3rd from 7:00PM-8:30PM in the Youth Room in the Community Life Center. All high school students who are currently registered in SPY Fortis are welcome to join us. 

Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is open to teens in Grades 7-12.  No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and the commitment to be at choir rehearsals and Masses.  The Youth choir rehearses at 4:00 PM on Sundays and sings at the 5:30 PM Sunday Mass during the school year.  The Youth choir also sings at one of the Christmas Eve Masses and at one of the Holy Week liturgies. Contact Daniel Flores for more information.  

Praise Band
A group of musically talented teens who use their gifts to play praise music at our SPY Fortis nights. Organized and run by youth. If you’d like to share your gifts with the group, contact Victoria or Zach.  
 
Serve at 5:30PM Mass
High school teens can serve as Ushers, Lectors, Altar Servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (must be Confirmed in order to be an Extraordinary Minister) Help celebrate the Mass in one of these awesome ways, we need you!  

As a parent, there are many ways you can participate in SPY Fortis...
 
CORE Team
Parents can serve on CORE TEAM in either Support Roles or as Small Group Leaders.
 
Food Team
Parents can also serve on Food Team and help cook the delicious meals our high school teens eat each week.
 
SPY Parent Nights
A night created for parents with middle or high school youth in our SPY programs. An evening of encouragement and fellowship. Simultaneously held on select SPY Fortis nights in classrooms 7/9.
 
Family Events
Our SPY programs offer various family events throughout the school year. We hope you take advantage of these events while making lifelong memories with your teens.

Teens ages 13-17 must be “Called to Protect for Youth” trained annually. This program is provided yearly through both our SPY programs. If a teen volunteers with our parish or participates in the Mass, they must also attend the required Teen Leadership Training class every 3 years and complete a Teen Volunteer Application. Teen Leadership Trainings are offered at different times throughout the school year. Contact Victoria for more info.