Young adults are persons in their late teens, twenties, and thirties who represent diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, educational, vocational, social, political, and spiritual backgrounds. They are college students, workers, and professionals; they are persons in military service; they are single, married, divorced, or widowed; they are with or without children; they are newcomers in search of a better life. - USCCB
Navigating this world is a difficult task, no matter where you are in life. It is important to know that 1. God loves you and 2. You’re not alone. Fellowship among peers is an extremely important part of our growth in our individuality, professional career, and vocation. Here at St. Charles we wish to provide a judgment-free environment where this growth can be cultivated through study, questioning, talking through doubts, and even discussing disagreements with Church teachings.
It can be intimidating to try and enter into a parish ministry or community alone without being seen as the youngen or newbie. Well take comfort in the fact that St. Charles' Young Adult community is new and we are all simply trying to make friends in the faith in an attempt to build community amongst one another to help traverse this crazy world.
Please email the Youth Minister if you are interested in knowing the happenings of our parish or learn about events coming up.
Gracious and Loving God,
Help these young men and women to be a light for all the world to see,
in all the places they live and work. Let their light shine for all peoples:
for their families,
for their church communities,
for their cultures and societies,
for the economic and political systems,
for the whole world.
Coming into the room where the disciples were gathered after the resurrection,
"Jesus, your son, said: Peace be with you!" (Jn 20:21).
Make these men and women bearers of Christ's peace.
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
Teach them the meaning of what was said on the mountain:
for they shall be called sons and daughters of God" (cf. Mt 5:9).
Send them, Father, as you sent your son:
to free their brothers and sisters from fear and sin.
We ask this of you, in Christ's name. Amen.