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Youth
Three rhythms for high school teens that all point the same direction: Sunday Youth Group every week for lunch and fellowship, Saturday Night Live twice a month, and Sports & Summit once a month with Eucharistic Adoration — Confirmation preparation runs right through all three.
- HSYM Youth Group — every Sunday, lunch and fellowship in Elmer Hall right after the 11 AM Mass, with a different topic each week. Open to every high school teen, no sign-up required.
- Saturday Night Live (SNL) — twice a month on Saturday evenings, ages 14–18, for teens preparing for Confirmation and teens who aren't.
- Sports & Summit — monthly Saturday evenings of fellowship, food, and Eucharistic Adoration, open to all ages and required for Confirmation candidates.
- High-School Confirmation prep runs through HSYM, SNL, and Sports & Summit together — see below.
How the three fit together
Think of it as a rhythm, not three separate programs. Sunday Youth Group (HSYM) is the weekly heartbeat — lunch and friendship every week, no strings attached. Saturday Night Live adds a deeper, twice-a-month gathering built for high schoolers ages 14 to 18. Sports & Summit stacks on top once a month, with food and fellowship before Eucharistic Adoration — and it's the one that's required if you're on the path to Confirmation.
High School Confirmation
Following Diocese of Austin guidelines, candidates may be confirmed as early as age 14 or grade 9, after two consecutive years of catechesis (parish program or Catholic school). Preparation includes regular Mass attendance, active participation in all sessions, a retreat, a sponsor covenant, a saint report, and a service project.
Questions? Email catechesis@st-theresa.org or call the parish office at (512) 451-5121.