SPY has various opportunites for 7th and 8th graders to encounter Christ, as listed below. Even though 6th graders are in middle school, SPY MS now begins in 7th grade. This allows SPY MS to dive into deeper and more sensitive topics with 7th and 8th graders as these topics may be too advanced for a 6th grader. **If you have a 6th grader, click on Elementary Formation for class options. 
 

[SPY MS Formation]

• SPY MS sessions are held in-person and occur monthly during the school year on Wednesday evenings from 7-8PM. Each grade will have their own specific session to attend in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Each session includes fellowship, activities, and an encouraging lesson applicable to 7th and 8th graders. **Due to social distancing, there are limited spots available for each grade.**

• MS Family Sessions will take place on Zoom in conjunction with HS Family Sessions. These are held once a month during the school year on Sunday evenings from 6:45PM-7:45PM. The night includes a family lesson and time for prayer. 

• MS Bible Study is held in a small group format and offered on select Wednesday evenings from 7-8PM when SPY MS is not meeting. MS Bible Study is ideal for 7th and 8th graders who desire to learn more about Sacred Scripture and how it applies to their life. **Youth may participate in MS Bible Study via Zoom or in-person.**

[RETREATS]

• Retreats for 7th and 8th graders are offered throughout the year and sent to those enrolled in MS Formation. 

SPY has various opportunites for high school youth to encounter Christ on a weekly basis, as listed below.

[SPY HS Formation]

• SPY HS sessions are held in-person and occur monthly during the school year on Sunday evenings. Each grade will have their own specific session to attend in accordance with social distancing guidelines. All SPY HS sessions includes fellowship, activities, and an encouraging lesson. **Due to social distancing, there are limited spots available for each grade.**

• HS Family Sessions will take place on Zoom in conjuction with MS Family Sessions. These are held once a month during the school year on Sunday evenings from 6:45PM-7:45PM. The night includes a family lesson and time for prayer. 

• HS Prayer Group is offered weekly throughout the year, including summer months, on Monday evenings from 5PM-6PM in the Youth Room. HS Prayer Group is a small gathering of HS teens with a mini lesson and communal prayer. **Teens may attend HS Prayer Group via Zoom or in-person.**

• HS Discipleship Groups are for high school teens who desire to dive deeper in faith. These groups are ideal for HS teens who are open to being mentored by adult leaders in a small community of faith with like-minded peers. Discipleship Groups meet weekly year-round and schedules vary based on each Discipleship Group. For information on joining a Discipleship Group, contact Victoria.

[RETREATS]

• Retreats are offered throughout the year and sent to those enrolled in HS Formation. 

Looking for HS Confirmation? Click here!

For SPY families who would like their children to receive Formation exclusively at home during the 2020-2021 school year, we have two options to consider. If you plan to pursue one of these two options, please use the enrollment link found above to get started. 

[Online Programs] 

• ​​​​Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith is an excellent curriculum produced by Ascension Press. It features many of the top Catholic speakers in the world today and has engaging videos filmed in over 50 locations! Chosen presents topics from the existence of God to the communion of Saints. You may learn more by clicking here. 

• My Catholic Faith Delivered is reasonably priced and offers a multitude of various topics and courses for grades 1-12. Each lesson includes an introduction, a video, and short quiz to help students retain what they've learned. You may learn more by clicking here. 

HELP WITH MASS 

Youth can help serve Mass in one of these awesome ways...as an usher, lector, altar server, or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion (for teens who've already received HS Confirmation). 

PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY HELPER

Youth can share their faith while serving as volunteers for Elementary Formation or Vacation Bible School.

SHARE YOUR MUSICAL GIFTS

Youth can join one of our many choirs! No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and the commitment to be at choir rehearsals and Mass. 

SPY SUMMER MISSION

Every summer, SPY embarks on a Summer Mission Trip. For HS youth, our summer mission is usually overnight and involves travel. For MS youth, a summer mission will be available as a day trip. These are wonderful opportunities for the youth to give back and serve others, while growing in Faith.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout the year, there are various service opportunites that present themselves. Each service oportunity will be shared with registered SPY families to notify those interested in participating.

**SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICIES**

Any youth in grades 7th-12th, having contact with children and/or other youth through these various volunteer roles are required to fulfill the Diocese of Fort Worth's Safe Environment program for teens, Teen Leadership.  This includes a Volunteer Ministry Application and attendance of their respective Safe Environment Awareness Session for their formation grade.

INTERESTED IN SERVING MS YOUTH?

• Greeting Team: Welcome the youth to SPY MS with a friendly face and warm ‘hello!’ You will keep attendance and, at times, receive paperwork. 
• Snack Team: Youth are always hungry! So you’ll set out snacks and drinks for them as they arrive for the night.
• Activity Team: Help plan and lead with other members of Core Team an interactive and fun activity to help the youth build relationships and enjoy their time. 
• Devotional Team: If you have a special devotion, i.e., the Rosary, St. Joseph, etc., we invite you to share it with the youth. You will speak briefly on what your devotion is and why it’s meaningful to you.

INTERESTED IN SERVING HS YOUTH?

• Greeting Team: Welcome the youth to SPY HS with a friendly face and warm ‘hello!’ You will keep attendance and, at times, receive paperwork. 
• Snack Team: Youth are always hungry! So you’ll set out already prepared meals and drinks for them as they arrive for the night.
• Activity Team: Help plan and lead with other members of Core Team an interactive and fun activity to help the youth build relationships and enjoy their time. 
• Devotional Team: If you have a special devotion, i.e., the Rosary, St. Joseph, etc., we invite you to share it with the youth. You will speak briefly on what your devotion is and why it’s meaningful to you.