Youth Ministry 2025-2026

St. Thomas More Youth Ministry (STMYM) is the Parish's ministry to young people in grades PreK-12. This ministry includes age appropriate catechesis, prayer, formation, sacramental preparation, fellowship, and involvement in Parish community life. STMYM is organized into three main groups: 










Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, we've updated our name from "Faith Development" to "Youth Ministry" to better communicate our mission. While our name has changed, our commitment to supporting the faith formation and sacramental preparation of young people and their families remains the same. Scroll down to learn more about sacramental preparation or click here.
REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 YOUTH MINISTRY HAS ENDED.
VOLUNTEER WITH STMYM

Calendars specific to each youth ministry program will be available at a later date.
 

In the Diocese of Raleigh First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are usually celebrated in Second Grade and Confirmation is usually celebrated in Tenth Grade. The Diocese requires that sacramental preparation last two years.  If in the previous year students have participated in Faith Development in another parish, they will be registered in the second year of the program upon receipt of a letter to this effect from their former parish. 
Children preparing to receive the sacraments must be baptized Catholic. Evidence of Baptism is required for sacramental preparation even if baptized at St. Thomas More. 

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS NOT BEEN BAPTIZED OR WAS BAPTIZED IN ANOTHER CHRISTIAN CHURCH?
Starting in the 2025-2026 Program Year, parents of unbaptized children or youth in 1st through 8th grade should contact Tania Juarez to begin baptism preparation. At the same time, these children and youth will join the sacramental preparation program that fits their age or grade.
Unbaptized youth in 9^th through 12^th grade is expected to approach the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. They will join the High School sacramental preparation program, adapted to include the preparation necessary to receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter Vigil of their second year. Contact Emily Kremer for more information.
If your child is over the age of seven and has already been baptized in another Christian tradition, they will need to participate in a two-year sacramental preparation program that is appropriate for their age or school grade.

• For Elementary School children, please contact Julie Hall for details.
• For Middle and High School youth, please reach out to Emily Kremer for more information.

 2025-2026 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION POLICY