Serve the Youth of St. Max!

St. Max Youth Ministry Adult F.I.R.E. Squad

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We walk with teens through support, prayer, presence, and joyful fellowship. Some of us support behind the scenes, others serve through hospitality or intercession, and others accompany teens directly at youth nights and retreats. Together, we help create a community where Christ is encountered and friendship grows.

We are companions, listeners, encouragers, and spiritual big brothers & sisters for the youth of St. Max — helping them know they are loved by God, welcomed into community, and called to sainthood.

Where do you see yourself?

Foundation → Intercession → Reflection → Encounter

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What F.I.R.E. Squad means…

There is a range of ways to be a part of the F.I.R.E. Squad

Support → Pray → Reflect Christ → Bring teens to Encounter Jesus

We do this through the following groups:

Support
Offering the practical help — food, hospitality, invitations, and resources — that supports our ministry and builds our youth community.
Pray
Covering our teens, families, and ministry in prayer so God can do what only He can do.
Reflect Christ
Being a joyful, Christ-like presence who welcomes, supports, and walks with teens in community.
Helping Teens Encounter Jesus
Helping young people meet Jesus through consistent presence, prayer, Scripture, and authentic relationship.

Youth Ministries to Serve

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Large group gatherings with Fr. Jim Riehle. Games and lessons on the Mass.
Sunday evenings 2xs a month:
Session Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Core Time: 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Middle school and Junior high are a vital developmental period in a young person's life. As they prepare to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation, we aim to ignite the flame of the Holy Spirit so that they are on fire for Jesus.
Games, large group gathering, and small groups;
Sunday evenings 2xs a month:
Session Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Core Time: 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Middle school and Junior high are a vital developmental period in a young person's life. As they prepare to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation, we aim to ignite the flame of the Holy Spirit so that they are on fire for Jesus.
Open to all high school teens, this is a large group gathering that includes dinner, games, relevant catechetical message, while also providing a consistent small group component whereby teens grow in friendship, faith, and discipleship.
Sunday evenings during the school year:
Session Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 6:30 - 9:15 p.m.
Dinner nights 2xs a Month:
Session Time: 6:30 - 6:50 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 6:00 -7:00 p.m.
Ablaze Leaders | 2xs monthly sessions geared to raising up and equipping Catholic leaders; this is where we will plan our Ablaze, Ignite, and Ember nights together as well as dive into bible study.
First Wednesday of each month + 1 Sunday:
Wednesday Evenings:
Session Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Sunday Evening Leadership once a month:
Session Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 5:45 - 7:15pm
a smaller (5-20 students) weekly gathering that is teen driven - teens choose the content (typically a Bible Study) (2nd 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays)
Leadership (1st Wednesdays) or Bible Study Wednesdays
Session Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
A group of teens who vet and organize volunteer events for teens as well as summer mission trip.
The will meet on Wednesdays with the leaders and bible study:
Session Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
HHSC Heavenly Heroes Summer Camp Planning | Our Heavenly Heroes summer camp is planned by the teens, and they meet one Sunday a month starting in November to plan July’s summer camp for 1st - 8th graders.
HHSC teens (Once a month)
Camp is 3rd week of July**
Meet one Sunday a month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Any of the following help:
- Assist with final room set-up/environment & greet youth as they come in for their session.
- Help clean up the day after an event, set up future events.
- Prepare the food that has already been purchased for dinner, serve, and clean-up
- Prep and serve food 2xs a month.
Time Commitment: Once a month for 30-45 minutes
- Assist with final room set-up/environment & greet youth as they come in for their session.
- Prep and serve food 2xs a month.
Ablaze Dinner Sundays (2xs a month):
Session Time: 6:30 - 6:50 p.m.
F.I.R.E. Time: 6:00 -7:00 p.m.
- Commit to praying for our youth & their families
- Attend our youth holy hour Tuesdays @ noon when possible.