Welcome to SPY (St. Philip Youth) – we’re glad you’re here! The mission of SPY is to help the young people of our parish (grades 7th through 12th) encounter Christ and become lifelong disciples . In a world that's constantly changing, we put our trust and hope in Christ, who is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6)!
[SPY MS Formation]
[Teen Leadership Training]
Do you have a teen between the ages of 14-17 who would like to volunteer at the parish? If so, they are requried to be trained in Teen Leadership. Fortunately, we have an upcoming training scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30PM-8PM in Rooms 221 & 222. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Carolyn Ditsworth at carolynd@stphilipcc.org or 214-222-6701.
**Ages 13 & younger are taught a similar lesson by their parent/guardian. Contact Carolyn for more information.**
SPY has various opportunites for high school youth to encounter Christ on a weekly basis, as listed below.
[SPY HS Formation]
Do you have a teen between the ages of 14-17 who would like to volunteer at the parish? If so, they are requried to be trained in Teen Leadership. Fortunately, we have an upcoming training scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30PM-8PM in Rooms 221 & 222. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Carolyn Ditsworth at carolynd@stphilipcc.org or 214-222-6701.
Looking for HS Confirmation? Click here!
For SPY families who would like their children to receive Formation exclusively at home, we have two options to consider. If you'd like to discuss these two options to determine the best choice for your child, please contact Zach Barton.
[Home Study Options]
Youth can help serve Mass in one of these awesome ways...as an usher, lector, altar server, or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.
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 PILGRIMAGE
Every summer, SPY embarks on a Summer Pilgrimage. This summer HS and MS youth will travel together on a one-day pilgrimage to the Wichita Falls area to participate in Mass, pray, and serve the local community. To learn more, please contact Zach Barton.
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 HS YOUTH?
SPY HS sessions require the help of a Core Team group of adult volunteers. If you're interested in helping, here are the different roles you can serve in...