Core Team

The Core Team, is a group of adult volunteers with a passion for the youth. They help lead small groups, give talks, and walk alongside teens in their journey with Christ. The hope is to have the Core Team be role models—providing a variety of examples for what it looks like to live a life of faith.

If you are interested in serving, please contact Alex Stenberg or fill out the application!

Core Team FAQs

1.     So wait, What is it? I am so glad you asked! Core team is a group of volunteers who help lead and support the teens of St. Francis Assisi Parish, through our Youth Ministry program. 

2.     Who is eligible to be a member? Any adult 20+ years old who is living out their Catholic faith. Please note: this is NOT ONLY for young adults.

3.     Why do we have it? Simply because Jesus had a core team (the apostles) and if we are trying to live a life that imitates Him, it is not a mission that can be done on alone. Also, I cannot reach/ connect with every teen in our parish- that would just be insane. The idea is that you bring your own unique gifts, talents, and perspectives, and more than likely, there is a teen similar to you! They need a variety of examples of what a practicing Catholic looks like. 

4.     What does the commitment look like? The Core Team is expected to be present every Sunday night, and on Tuesday nights whenever possible. There is also a Core meeting about once a month, and a retreat once per semester. There are other events that will take place throughout the semester and we would love and appreciate your involvement as much as possible. If you are concerned about your availability, talk to Alex and you can both discuss how to best proceed. 

5.     What are the expectations? As a Core member, you are expected to be a practicing Catholic on fire for your faith, a good role model to teens, and knowledgeable about the Catholic Church. This is NOT a paid position, and it is our hope that our Core members have a desire to help because they see the value in investing in the youth of our parish and Church.

6.     Practically, what does the Core Team do? Throughout the year a core team member will; lead small groups, occasionally give talks to our teens, pray for our teens, attend retreats and events, and attend core team meetings (once a month). While at youth group, you are present and available to teens (even if it is talking to a girl about snakes for 30 minutes, and you don't like snakes). Simply the fact that you show up, helps show the teens you care, but invest in them and you will be amazed at how the Lord works through you and in your heart. Other practical things a core team member can do is: attend the high schooler's activities, ask them how their week was, ask how you can pray for them, talk to them during breaks, etc. 

7.     I want to contribute to the youth ministry program but do not have that much time to give. How can I help? We would love to have a list of parishioners to call on when we need the occasional help on retreats with providing meals or transportation. We would also love to have a group of parishioners committed to praying for our teens this is called our "Friends of HIYM". If either of these sound like something you would want to be a part of, contact our youth minister, Alex Stenberg.

8.     What should I do if I am interested in volunteering with the Youth Ministry program? If you would like to learn more or would like to discuss the possibility of being on our high school Core Team, middle school Core Team, our prayer team, or our team of extra helpers, reach out to Alex Stenberg.