St. Joseph, St. Anne and St. Joachim invites all 6th-12th graders from Ferndale, Blaine and Lummi to attend youth group in the Disciples Den at St. Joseph. Sundays from 12-2. Lunch is provided! We grow our relationship with Christ together through fun, friendship and service. Register today!
Upcoming Events
- Sunday, October 26. 12-2pm: M.S. & H.S. Youth Group Listening Session – Disciples Den
- Sunday, November 2. Help with 10:30 am Children’s Mass, followed by Storybook Sunday until 1pm. Regulary youth group also available until 2pm – in the Disciples Den
- Saturday November 8. 6:15-8:15pm: BLAST Night for High Schoolers – Disciples Den
- Sunday, November 9. Help serve Coffee and Donuts. Help run Sacred Grounds Coffee Stand. Followed by youth group in the Social Hall until 2pm. Bring your Nerf Blasters for a Capture the Flag Nerf Game!
- Saturday November 15. High School Catholic Youth Convention. Registration required.
- Saturday November 22. 6:15-8:15pm: BLAST Night for Middle Schoolers – Ferndale Social Hall.
- ADVENTure Camp – Let Dawn know if you are interested in helping.
- Saturday December 6. 6:15-8:15pm: BLAST Night for High Schoolers – Sacred Heart Social Hall
Make a Difference with Service, Smiles and Sometimes Silliness!
Youth Group members serve coffee and donuts after Mass on the second Sunday of each month. Arrive early (around 9:30 am) to help set up, then go to the social hall after communion to serve coffee and help clean up! Coming in March of 2025 – we’ll be serving Barista style coffee’s as a fundraiser!
Youth Mass happens the first weekend of each month October-May! There are so many opportunities to serve: lead the rosary before Mass; be a lector, singer, usher or altar server; bring up the gifts; be a junior leader – sit with the kids during Mass and help with Storybook Sunday after Youth Mass; or hand out bulletins after Mass. Email Dawn if you are interested in participating.
Our two landmark Children’s Ministry camps: ADVENTure Camp and Jesus Day Camp are so much fun for the kids and the teens. Serve the next generation by being a Junior Leader. Lead games, perform skits, assist kids with crafts and help create a fun and joyful environment. Email Dawn if you are interested in helping!
Always a Youth Group favorite (and a favorite of the entire parish) is Shadow Stations of the Cross! Lots of ways to participate: costuming, acting, reading, sound effects, backstage crew, tech crew, set up and clean up. This is a powerful encounter with Jesus as he makes the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. 2026 Dates will be announced soon.
Even More Opportunities Outside of Youth Group
You were given the Holy Spirit in baptism and now you have the opportunity to seal that gift in a profound way through the sacrament of confirmation.
For those youth that enjoy art and creativity, join our Creative Team. Paint banners and posters, decorate bulletin boards, create crafts and so much more! Email Dawn if you are interested.
Past Events
Shadow Stations of the Cross
During Lent, our youth brought the powerful scenes from the Stations of the Cross to life in an unforgettable experience for our congregation. On the journey they explored artistic talents, learned new skills and were part of a truly special event that included costuming, acting, reading, sound effects and stage lighting.
Faith is an adventure. And faith is hard. God never calls us to live a small life. But it takes courage to live the big life God has in mind for you. FAITH BUILDERS will help you grow in spiritual strength so you can handle whatever the world throws at you. Current Session (Spring of 2025) is “The Sanctuary for Youth” Series, connecting Faith and Mental Health. Email Dawn if you are interested in more information.