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  • About
      • Mass Times
      • Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración al Santisimo
      • Clergy and Staff
      • Join Our Community
      • Safe Environment
      • Contact Us
  • Sacraments & Liturgy
    • Sacraments
      • Sacraments of Initiation
      • Sacraments of Healing
      • Sacraments of Vocation
    • Liturgy
      • Liturgy
      • Liturgia
      • Funerals/Funerales y Memoriales
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      • Catholic Man Night
      • Derecho a La Vida
      • El Buen Samaritano
      • Fil-Am Ministry
      • Grupos de Oración
      • Grupo Matrimonial
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Men of St. Joseph
      • Ministerio Hispano
      • ROOTED
      • Rosary Makers
      • St. Vincent de Paul
      • Vacation Bible School
      • Walking With Purpose
  • Grow In Faith
    • Elementary (K - 5th)
      • LITTLE SAINTS (K - 3rd)
      • THE ROCK (4th - 5th)
    • Catequesis en Español
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      • EDGE - (6th - 8th)
    • High School (9th - 12th)
      • Encounter-H.S. Youth Ministry
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      • Young Adult Ministry (YAM)
      • FORMED
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    • Welcome ENCOUNTER Families!

      Hello Encounter Families! Encounter is a high school program designed to lead 9th-12th graders into not only a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, but with others their age. It is important, especially in the current state of the world, that the youth don’t feel like they have to believe alone. We believe that nothing is more radical than encountering God in a concrete, authentic way. Well, how do you do that in the midst of homework, navigating friendships, family dynamics, and social media pressure to be liked and loved? We need community. ENCOUNTER is designed to provide them with a community where they can create relationships with their peers that last a lifetime so that they can grow in their faith together.

      Faith formation for high schoolers is grounded in the belief that we are the body of Christ that is going through high school with all that high school entails and we learn creative and dynamic ways of encountering God through questions, and reflections of our daily life.  Some of the topics we cover throughout the year are peer pressure, parent relationships, trust building, relationship with Mary, and how to live in our faith day to day.

      Through fun activities, small groups, catechesis and theology, and engaging conversations with other high schoolers, your teens embark on their journey to deepen their relationship with Christ. We also offer retreats, service projects, youth masses, and summer events. The goal is to bring our Catholic faith to the teens in a way that inspires them to live out the Gospel each and every day of their life.

      You don’t have to journey high school alone, join us on Sunday morning! The Encounter youth group gathers during the academic year between the months of September - April. Please click calendar link below for further details. 


      *Encounter is also used to fullfill the pre-requisite for your teen to become confirmed!
      Please click here to read more about Confirmation.

      We look forward to seeing you at Encounter!

       

      ENCOUNTER (grades 9-12) – Sundays from 10am - 11am in Faith Formation Bldg.

       


      Check the calendar for specific dates!


       

      Parents! There is also support for you! optional group offered on the last tuesday of every month. Parenting needs community, join other parents in their journey of faith sharing while navigating the rollercoaster of today's world, personal needs and family dynamics. Group is facilitated by Kiona Medina who has an MA in expressive arts therapy and a background in family therapy. 

    • ENCOUNTER

      Registration Open
      more information contact:
      Faith Formation 925-891-8939 or


      KMEDINA@STMARY-WC.ORG

      We look forward to meeting you!

      If you wish to pay online, please return to this page once you have submitted your form.
      Click "Online Payment".

    • Searching for a College?

      Many Catholic colleges offer secular and religious degree programs, encouraging Catholic students of all backgrounds to stay connected with their faith. However, with over 250 Catholic colleges in the country, it can be difficult for Catholic students to narrow down their decision.

      The BestColleges.org is here to help with our 2017 guide to  choosing a Catholic college. In addition to connecting students with accredited Catholic colleges, this resource provides tips on what questions students should ask to find a school that fits their needs. Click on the link to explore!

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