Serve the Youth of St. Max!

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

Our young people are not just the future Church, they are the Church right now, and God is calling us to walk with them.

The Adult F.I.R.E. Team exists to build Christ-centered environments where teens can encounter Jesus, experience belonging, and grow as disciples through authentic relationships, joyful community, and the power of prayer.

You don’t need to be a teacher! You simply need a heart for Christ and His young Church.

What F.I.R.E. means…

  • We create welcoming, joyful Catholic community where every teen knows they belong.

    Belonging prepares the heart for believing.

  • We pray faithfully for teens, families, and one another.
    Ministry begins on our knees.

  • We walk with teens in faith — encouraging, listening, and witnessing Christ’s love.

    Presence > perfection.

  • We help teens encounter Jesus in prayer, Scripture, worship, community, and Sacraments — trusting the Holy Spirit to move.

    Only Jesus transforms hearts. We bring them to Him.

Ways you can help

Serve based on your gifts & availability:

  • Greeting & hospitality

  • Teen small-group support/mentorship

  • Snacks & meals

  • Game/helping with activities

  • Set-up / clean-up

  • Retreat & event support
    (Most help is needed Sunday evenings)

Time commitment

Mostly Sunday evenings

  • Flexible — start slow & see where God leads

  • Coffee + convo first — no pressure to commit

Who we’re looking for

People who:

  • Love Jesus & love young people

  • Live the faith (imperfectly but sincerely!)

  • Want to support and accompany teens

  • Are willing to grow in discipleship

Interested?

Email Roya Salehpour at highschool@saint-max.org and we'll set up a 30-minute coffee chat to talk, pray, and discern if this fits your gifts.

Even if you simply want to pray for our youth, please reply. Prayer partners are essential and deeply appreciated!

Thank you for considering this call to invest in the hearts of our young Church!