Contact: Miriam Escobar 281-485-0222 or miriam@sthelenchurch.org

MISSION STATEMENT “When you wonder about the mystery of yourself, look to Christ who gives you the meaning of life.” Saint John Paul II BRAVE IN THE WILDERNESS AND EXPEDITION Brave the Wilderness and Expedition are a week long, overnight retreat for middle school and high school students hosted and put together by several parishes from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Held at Forest Glen in Huntsville, Texas, Brave and Expedition give teens an opportunity to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ while experiencing His love in the midst of His creation. Amidst the beauty of Sam Houston National Forest, Brave the Wilderness and Expedition allow teens to meet members of other local parishes within our deanery while building lasting relationships with them and with Christ. Camp activities include zipline, rockwall, swimming, competition games, nightly talks, prayer experiences, daily Mass and so much more! Brave is open to students enrolled in 9th-12th grade for the 2022-2023 school year. Expedition is open to students enrolled in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade for the 2022 – 2023 school year. Transportation, food & a t-shirt are provided. Spots are limited so register and reserve your today by contacting Miriam Escobar at miriam@sthelenchurch.org, and filling out the form below. The initial payment will be a $100 deposit. Full payment of $425 is due by April 1, 2023. Scholarships are available so do not let money be an issue. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! BRAVE REGISTRATION FORM (Summer Camp for Highschool) EXPEDITION (Summer Camp for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade) FAITH FORMATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGHSCHOOL Junior High Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8) Faith Formation for Grades 6-8. Meets every Wednesday 6:30pm to 7:45pm during the school year. Please see the calendar below for dates and details JRH Rally Registration Form Senior High Youth Ministry (Grades 9-12) Faith Formation for Grades 9-12. Meets every Sunday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm during the school year. Please see the calendar below for dates and details Youth Confirmation The process for Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Helen is a 2-year journey that may begin as soon as a youth is a freshman.  Requirements are listed below. The requirements are meant to help your family grow in holiness and help the candidate gain a better understanding of the sacrament they are receiving, build a relationship with Christ and help them belong in order to believe. “When we receive the Holy Spirit in our heart and allow Him to act, Christ Himself makes Himself present in us and molds our life.” Pope Francis Wednesday JH – YDisciple 2022-2023 Calendar Sunday HS – YDisciple 2022-2023 Calendar Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation Calendar 2022-2023 Confirmation Preparation Requirements Year 1 Requisitos para la preparación de la confirmación – Año 1 Confirmation Preparation Requirements Year 2 Requisitos para la preparación de confirmación Año 2 – Año de confirmación Confirmation Requirements for Catholic School Students IMPORTANT INFO FOR CANDIDATES RECIEVING CONFIRMATION IN 2023 2023 Confirmation Packet NET – “Sealed and Sent” retreat Registration Form “This is your faith” Overnight Confirmation Retreat – Registration Form HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 2022-2023 English Registration Forms 2022-2023 Spanish Registration Forms Payment Plan Form Service Opportunities thru St. Helen’s Youth Ministry Oportunidades de Servicio por medio del Ministerio de jovenes de St. Helen Service Hours Tracker Sheet If your teen was baptized at St. Helen you can request their baptismal certificate HERE