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
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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)
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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
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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