YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” - Acts 2:42

Looking for Christ-centered friendships and authentic community?

Want to grow in your faith and have fun?

St. Peter's Young Adults (SPYA) is a community of young men and women, ages 18-39, dedicated to forming Christ-centered, life-giving relationships that combat and heal the culture of isolation.

We do this by gathering together to pray, study our faith, and to serve those in need. We also have regular lowkey social and game nights to deepen our friendship with each other.

If you want to get involved, or if you have any questions, please fill out this form!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Other Upcoming Events

  • Movie Nights, Board Game Nights, Men’s/Women’s Nights, and more!

Young Adult Group

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm • Church of St. Peter, Forest Lake (Annex)

With our Lenten small groups wrapping up, we’ve been hard at work planning the next phase of our ministry: a weekly YA Group that offers an opportunity for prayer, a talk/witness, and men’s and women’s small groups. Our first series will be called “Devoted.”

Devoted Series Topics:

  • April 16 - “Forming your Mind and Heart as a Disciple”

  • May 7 - “No Man is an Island: The Need for Christian Friendship and Community”

  • May 21 - “The Importance of Personal and Liturgical Prayer”

Cor Jesu

Friday, May 3, 2024 • 8:00 pm

The Saint Paul Seminary, 2260 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

Eucharistic Adoration, confession, praise and worship music and fellowship with young adults, college-age and older. Bishop Joseph Williams will be presiding. Join us to adore the heart of Jesus! No need to RSVP. Parking is open on lots p, x and y on the South Campus of the University of St. Thomas.

SPYA Worship Night

2nd Tuesday of the Month

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • 6:30 pm • Church of St. Peter (Main church)

Join us as we gather together for Adoration, praise & worship, a short witness, Confessions, and end the night with Compline (Night Prayer). A lowkey social will follow.

1st Saturday Hike

Dates, times, and locations to be announced.

Join us as we spend time in the “original cathedral” of nature and explore some trails in regional or state parks that are normally within an hour-ish radius of us. We’ll begin with 8:30 am Mass at St. Peter’s and rendezvous after Mass (or you can meet us at the site itself!). Haven’t been hiking or real active in a while? No worries, we’ll be intentional about going at a relaxed, conversational pace. Please be conscious of dressing for the weather and wear some good hiking shoes. Pack a water bottle and some trail snacks! Verso l’alto!

Love & Responsibility Summer Series

1st & 3rd Tuesday in June, July, and August

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm • Church of St. Peter, Forest Lake (Annex)

Our next focus will be a summer series called “Love & Responsibility.” It is based on St. John Paul II’s Love & Responsibility as presented by Dr. Edward Sri (Augustine Institute) in his book Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love. Acknowledging that most of us are desiring to make friends, we wanted to give the foundations of what it means to be a friend, what is true love, and help establish a Catholic / sacramental view of emotions, dating, chastity. We’ll also discuss the importance of discernment and encourage individuals to be open to discern marriage / the priesthood / religious life.

Logistically, we will be going through 2 chapters of the book at each session. In an effort to support those that are working, don’t like reading, etc., we’ll compose and present a summary of the text before breaking out into the men’s/women’s small groups.

Love & Responsibility (2024) Series Topics:

  • June 4 - “The Three Kinds of Friendship / Beyond the Sexual Urge”

  • June 18 - “Avoiding Fatal Attractions / Sense & Sentimentality: The Proper Role of Emotions”

  • July 2 - “The Law of Gift: Understanding the Two Sides of Love / Love & Responsibility? Building Trust, Intimacy, and a Mature Love”

  • July 16 - “Resenting Chastity: The Current Crisis / The Battle for Purity”

  • August 6 - “To Inspire Love: A Return to Modesty / Men, Women, and Tenderness”

  • August 20 - “How Contraception Harms Love / Foundations for the Theology of the Body”

  • BONUS Session (date TBD) - “Single? Training for Marriage Right Now / For Engaged Couples: Preparing Your Heart for Your Spouse”

CALENDAR

Resources

  • The Poco a Poco Podcast (with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)

    From the Friars

    The Bible in a Year

    The Catechism in a Year

    Sunday Homilies (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

    The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

    Ask Father Josh

    Catholic Classics

    The Jeff Cavins Show

    All Things Catholic

    Every Knee Shall Bow

    Catching Foxes

    Clerically Speaking

    Catholic Stuff You Should Know

    Ask Christopher West

    Catholic Answers Focus

    Pints with Aquinas

    Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons

    The Word on Fire Show

    The Catholic Gentlemen

    Abiding Together (Catholic Women's Podcast)

    Beyond Damascus

    Godsplaining

    What God is Not (Byzantine Catholic Podcast)

  • Poco a Poco Podcast (Video)

    Spirit Juice Studios

    Ascension Presents

    The Bible in a Year (Video)

    Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

    Fr. Mike Schmitz

    Theology of the Body Institute

    Bishop Robert Barron

    ODB (Outside da Box) Films

    Missed The Boat Theatre

  • The Bible App

    Formed.org

    Hallow: Catholic Prayer and Meditation App

    iBreviary

    Laudate

    Mass Times for Travel

    Mea Culpa

    Reimagining the Examen by Loyola Press

    The Truth & Life App

    The Vatican News