Category: Youth

Children & High School Faith Formation at home

3/24/2020

Dear Families,

We are working on creating lesson plans for families to do at home; please make sure we have your most updated email address on file. Please contact me if your child(ren) is in Faith Formation, and you have not yet received an email from us this week, tere@padreserra.org

Please make sure to mark as a VIP email so that they won’t accidentally end up in your junk folder.

For Spark! Grades 1-2
jennifer@padreserra.org
For Spark! Grades 3-5
christine@padreserra.org
For Three:Sixteen Middle School and Youth High School Ministries
youth@padreserra.org
For First Reconciliation,
First Communion and sacrament prep
mary@padreserra.org
For Baptism for School-Age Children Grades 1 through 8
catherine@padreserra.org

Also visit: Padre Serra / COVID-19

Peer Leaders

3/22/2020

During our current crisis, we are moving our regular gatherings to video gatherings via zoom. The zoom links are available at the parish calendar or ask Brett to add you to our GroupMe to keep you updated.

Tuesdays
7:30 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Everyone confirmed, 14 to 39ish is welcome!
Dates are subject to change, ask Brett to add you to our GroupMe to keep you updated.

March 31
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26

Peer leaders help engage our confirmation candidates by acting as mentors and facilitators during our weekly confirmation sessions, our annual retreats, and at 4:12 youth nights.

If you are confirmed and are interested in joining our team, or if you have any questions, contact youth@padreserra.org

Visit also: Youth and Young Adults

Kairos

3/9/2020

Kairos postponed until further notice.

Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29
Circle V Ranch Camp 2550 Highway 154 (across from Cachuma Lake), Santa Barbara, CA 93105

This retreat is exclusive for High School Seniors.
Price per person: $215 (scholarships available)
Transportation included.
For more information contact: brett@padreserra.org

Also visit: Youth, Groups, Retreats, Spiritual

Youth Prayer Service

3/6/2020

Wednesday, April 8
7:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano

All high school teens, meet Brett and the Young Adults for a special Holy Week Reflection and Guided Meditation.
youth@padreserra.org

Also visit: Youth, Lent

Graduates Blessing Mass

2/25/2020

Sunday, June 21
11:00 am Mass

Attention all new high school and college graduates! You are invited to celebrate your accomplishment with a special blessing. Please bring your mortarboard.
Parents and grandparents, please invite all of the new grads in your life.

Brett Becker
youthministry@padreserra.org
Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

Fairways to Heaven Auction Donations

2/23/2020

Fairways to Heaven
Monday, March 16
Padre Serra’s annual golf classic and evening extravaganza

Our all-volunteer committee welcomes items for our silent and live auctions.

Silent Auction
Donate on or before February 23

Donate new items related to any of the themed baskets and bring them to the parish office on or before February 23, or the Fairways to Heaven table in the courtyard after mass on February 8, 9, 15, 16.

Themes:

Irish Basket
Irish themed décor, books, Irish whiskey, Irish food item, religious items, or anything with an Irish feel
New Baby Basket
Diapers, bath products, blankets, newborn clothing, newborn toys, etc.
Italian Basket
Italian dishes, food items, cookbooks, décor, wine, etc.
Mexican Basket
Hispanic Décor, Tortilla Maker, margarita set, spice set, higher-end Tequila, recipes with dry ingredients attached, etc.
Chocolate Lovers Basket
Gourmet Chocolates, fondue set, cookbook, Chocolate apparel, etc.

Other Ideas:

Gift Cards
A bottle of wine (valued at $25 or more)

Please contact deserie@padreserra.org

Live Auction

We are always looking for new and exciting live auction items too, i.e., vacation homes, sports events, etc. Please be thinking about who you would like to invite to this casual, social, fun time. Contact mark.milner@charter.com

Fairways to Heaven Online Registration

Fairways to Heaven

Scouts

2/8/2020

Padre Serra Parish is proud to charter a Boy Scout Troop and support three Girl Scouts units.

Boy Scout Troop #257

Our parish charters Troop #257 for boys in grades 6-12. For more information about Boy Scouts in general please visit their website or the Ventura County Council.
For more information about Boy Scouts, please contact:
Terry Tong
terrytong76@gmail.com

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Girl Scouts

For more information about Girl Scouts, please contact:
Karen Fraser
(805) 216·2235 (cell and text)
fraserclan5@verizon.net

Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world - one designed with, by, and for girls. The possibilities in Girl Scouts are unlimited...

build confidence and leadership
develop character and community service
discover the courage to try new things: outdoor adventure, hands-on science, running a business, exploration, etc.
grow new friendships
discover all you can be and everything you can accomplish when you have the right tools and a safe space to shine - and work together to change the world

In the greater Camarillo area, there are about 600 girls from Kindergarten to Grade 12 involved in over 50 troops. Each troop has its own meeting times and activities but also participates with other local troops in events (see Micasa Service Unit website at www.micasagirlscouts.com). We are part of the California Central Coast council stretching from Simi Valley through Santa Cruz (www.girlscoutsccc.org ), the national USA organization (www.girlscouts.org ), and the international World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouting (www.wagggs.org ).

This is a wonderful, low-cost parent/daughter activity (yes, dads are girl scouts too!) building memories and results that last a lifetime. Please call or text me; I would love to meet you and discuss the benefits of scouting further.

Social Spanish

2/1/2020

Learn and Practice Spanish.

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Beginning levels are welcome to learn and practice conversational Spanish to:Learn to communicate practically with friends, neighbors, and people in our community

learn a new language and experience the benefits in mind and spirit
learn Catholic prayers
will help with conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing.

Do you speak Spanish and would like to help others learn too? Come be a part of this community!
Following Living Liturgy Bible Study. No cost.
Questions:
Patricia Guzman
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com

Altar Server Training

1/12/2020

Boys and girls grades five and up and high school teens.

Begins Sunday, January 12
2:30 pm
In the church

Have you always been interested in becoming an altar server but just haven’t had time? This is your chance!

Boys and girls in grades five an up and high school teens are invited to join this truly special ministry.

Intense training, offered only once a year, to learn the order of the Mass and all the basics of serving covered in seven 2.5-hour sessions.

Join this inspiring group!

Sign-up: robert_shadduck@msn.com

Also visit: Altar Servers

Altar Server Installation

10/27/2019

Sunday, October 27
9:00 am
Church

The official installation for all newly trained servers.
On this day, at the 9:00am liturgy, all altar servers will process into church in a grand opening procession. This is the only time when the entire college of servers is acknowledged in their ministry of altar serving in our parish. It is understood that some of the servers will have already served a liturgy for that weekend, but all will be present none-the-less as a sign of unity.

Questions,concerns: contact Bob Shadduck.

Also visit: Altar Servers

Faith Formation for Children and Teens at Padre Serra!

9/20/2019

Live a Life of Faith, Understanding and Love...

Registration packets are available in the parish office or download/print them here.

Download Registration Packet

Questions contact:
Tere Delgado
tere@padreserra.org
(805) 482·6417 x347

Sacred Heart Servants Mission

8/18/2019

Sunday, August 18
After 11:00 am Mass
San Juan Capistrano

Help us welcome back our Sacred Hearts Servants. Conversation and refreshments.

We have 17 teens and young adults who will take part in this inaugural mission trip to serve the poor in St. Martinville, Louisiana. This will be a life changing, cultural faith experience. If you would like to sponsor one of our young adults please contact tere@padreserra.org

The Sacred Heart Servants Mission is an opportunity for hands on service to the poor. Participants will work directly with families in need, learn about the committed religious life of our hosts, participate in the Fete-Dieu de Teche eucharistic boat procession and experience the unique food and culture of this region of Louisiana.

For more information contact
Tere Delgado, tere@padreserra.org
Howard Durand, hdurand@line6.com

Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

Nerf War

8/4/2019

This event is canceled until further notice.

Sunday, August 4
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Serra Center

High school teens and young adults come join Brett and the peer leaders. Bring your Nerf blasters and darts, snacks and drinks. Remember your eye protection (goggles or glasses).

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter
@PSPYouth
Also Visit: Youth, Young Adults

PSP Youth Summer

7/8/2019

July 8 -August 16

Youth Lounge
Open Monday to Thursday
12:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday
1:00 - 5:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room

Feel free to bring video game consoles, movies, board games, etc.

Coffee Bean Mondays
Every Monday
3:00 - 4:00 pm
824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader Meetings
Every Tuesday
4:30 - 6:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Bible Study & Pizza
Every Wednesday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Bring your bible! Come read and talk about scripture!

Nerf War
This event is canceled until further notice.

For the most up to date info and additional events follow us on social media!

For more information contact: youthministry@padreserra.org

Also visit: Young Adults Gatherings

Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

Summer Camp

6/17/2019

Padre Serra Parish presents

Summer Camp is Full!
Forms available in Parish office, download them here or sign up online today!

Download Sign Up Form

June 17 - June 20
Serra Center

1:00 - 4:00 pm
Campers (Grades 1 - 6) $50, includes T-shirt

12:30 - 4:30 pm
Jr. Counselors (Grades 7 - 8)
and Counselors (High School) $40, includes training & T-shirt*

*Training attendance is required for all Jr. and High School Counselors on Saturday, June 15.

Questions? Christine Olsen, (805) 482·6417 x349, christine@padreserra.org

Stuff for High School Teens

1/31/2019

4:12 (pronounced four one two)
Wednesdays
September to May
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room

Our high school Youth Ministry Group.
Different teens are there from week to week due to sports and jobs. That is the beauty of it, you can always go or miss from time to time and there will always be people there to welcome you and make you feel at home.
Brett Becker and the Peer Leaders do a great job addressing current world events, playing the latest music, games and videos, and enjoying life.

Youth Confirmation
Sunday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room
for half the year then in a weekly hands-on ministry of their choosing for the other half of the year.

Generally begins at the start of ninth grade.
It is a two year process injected with a ton of activities to choose from. It is an awesome period of growth not to be missed. Contact Brett Becker.

Also visit: Youth Faith Formation

Santa Barbara Youth Day

1/26/2019

Saturday, January 26
9:00am check-in
9:30am - 4:00pm
Villanova Preparatory School
12096 N. Ventura Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023

Bishop Barron will preside mass. Speakers and musicians are Gabe Rivera and Jackie Kearns.
Cost per teen is $18 and includes lunch.
For more information:
(310) 663·8639, kamcloughlin@sbpr.org
Confirmation Y1 must attend.

Also visit: Youth

Christmas Parade

12/8/2018

Saturday, December 8
10:00am - 12:00pm

All are invited to join our Youth ministry and Knights of Columbus at the Camarillo Christmas Parade. Come march in the parade or support our float, Keep Christ in Christmas, as an observer. Paul (805) 233·2810.

Also visit: Seasonal, Knights of Columbus, Youth

One Voice - Youth Choir

12/1/2018

High School to 29ish

Rehearsals Tuesday evenings
5:30-7:00pm
September through June
There are occasional changes/exceptions, communicated ahead of time.

The PSP Youth Choir “One Voice” may be on "summer break" but we're looking forward to re-starting in the Fall. Would you like to be a part of it? We have a few openings still, especially for young men!
What are we looking for?

A pleasant voice (doesn't have to be fantastic, just able to carry a tune and match pitch)
A good attitude
A desire to be of service helping the community to worship Jesus Christ
Willingness to commit to the schedule
Previous experience, music reading, playing an instrument - these are all nice but not required

To find out if you and the Youth Choir would be a good fit, arrange a vocal check (about 15 minutes) with the director dominic@padreserra.org

Splendid Noise Worship Night

7/20/2018

Friday, July 20
7:00 - 9:00pm
Serra Center Patio

Come let us raise our voices in prayer with our youth worship band for an evening of music and fellowship.

All are welcomed. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

This is a free event. Love offering to Padre Serra Youth Ministry is appreciated!
youth@padreserra.org

Also visit: Youth

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Youth Confirmation 2018!

5/27/2018

Eighty-seven high school teens and thirteen adults received the sacrament of Confirmation on May 27, 2018.

In Confirmation, the faith received at Baptism is strengthened. The Holy Spirit, that confirmed the apostles on Pentecost, will pour out her gifts on the candidates, completing their initiation and giving them strength and courage to live a Catholic Christian way of life.

Visit Confirmation to view the full photo gallery of this beautiful liturgy.

Also visit: Youth, Faith Formation Registration for Children at Teens at Padres Serra!

Youth Confirmation Y2

9/7/2017

Make sure you are registered for Y2 and see Brett for a quick spiritual check in and sign up for your weekly ministry involvement for fall semester.
Interviews were in July and 1st week of September; if you missed it, email maggie@padreserra.org to make an appointment.

Parent meetings:
Monday Sept. 18 or Tuesday Sept. 19 2017
6:30pm
Serra Center.

Also visit: Youth Faith Formation and our Confirmation Page
2017

Talk About Dating

8/12/2017

High school is a time when teenagers begin to think about dating, making communication between teens and their parents even more important.

Consider having an open, honest conversation with your teen about dating and appropriate relationships. Talk about what they want out of a relationship, and what their values are. Make sure they know how to communicate what they feel comfortable with, and what makes them uncomfortable. Talk with them about Catholic morals, and make sure they know you are always available.

To request a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Talking with Your Teen about Dating Safety” email jvienna@laarchdiocese.org

For specific questions contact brett@padreserra.org

Sponsor a Teen or Young Adult

7/26/2017

Dear Friends,
We are so blessed to have 40 young people make the choice to go to a Catholic retreat called All for God, Steubenville San Diego on July 28 - 30 2017.

These young people age 17 to 27 are poised for a transformational experience that is authentically Catholic.

The cost is $200 per person for the three day event. If you would like to show your support of our young people please make a donation to Padre Serra Parish, write Youth Retreat in the memo line. We would love to pay a portion of the cost of this experience for this group.

Thank you sincerely, may God bless you for your caring heart.

Also visit:
Youth and Young Adults

Youth Confirmation 2017

6/23/2017

Tuesdays7:30 - 9:00 pm​​​San Juan Capistrano room

Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29Circle V Ranch Camp 2550 Highway 154 (across from Cachuma Lake), Santa Barbara, CA 93105

​Wednesday, April 87:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano

Sunday, June 21​11:00 am Mass

Fairways to HeavenMonday, March 16Padre Serra’s annual golf classic and evening extravaganza

Silent AuctionDonate on or before February 23

Live Auction

Padre Serra Parish is proud to charter a Boy Scout Troop and support three Girl Scouts units.

​Boy Scout Troop #257

​Girl Scouts

Tuesdays10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Begins Sunday, January 122:30 pm​In the church

Sunday, October 279:00 am​Church

Live a Life of Faith, Understanding and Love...​

Sunday, August 18After 11:00 am MassSan Juan Capistrano

This event is canceled until further notice.

Sunday, August 41:30 - 3:30 pmSerra Center

July 8 -August 16

Youth Lounge​Open Monday to Thursday​12:00 - 7:00 pmFriday​1:00 - 5:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano Room

Coffee Bean Mondays​Every Monday​3:00 - 4:00 pm824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader MeetingsEvery Tuesday​4:30 - 6:00 pm​San Juan Capistrano room

Bible Study & PizzaEvery Wednesday7:00 - 9:00 pm San Juan Capistrano room

Nerf WarThis event is canceled until further notice.

Padre Serra Parish presents

June 17 - June 20Serra Center1:00 - 4:00 pmCampers (Grades 1 - 6) $50, includes T-shirt12:30 - 4:30 pmJr. Counselors (Grades 7 - 8)and Counselors (High School) $40, includes training & T-shirt*

​4:12 (pronounced four one two)WednesdaysSeptember to May7:00 - 9:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano Room

Youth ConfirmationSunday11:00 am - 2:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano Roomfor half the year then in a weekly hands-on ministry of their choosing for the other half of the year.

Saturday, January 269:00am check-in9:30am - 4:00pm​Villanova Preparatory School12096 N. Ventura Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023

Saturday, December 810:00am - 12:00pm

Rehearsals Tuesday evenings​5:30-7:00pmSeptember through JuneThere are occasional changes/exceptions, communicated ahead of time.

Friday, July 207:00 - 9:00pmSerra Center Patio

Parent meetings:Monday Sept. 18 or Tuesday Sept. 19 20176:30pmSerra Center.

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