Elementary Youth Group
Helping Children Grow as Joyful Disciples
The elementary years are a time of incredible growth, curiosity, and wonder. Our Elementary Youth Group exists to help children in Grades 3–5 encounter Jesus, build authentic friendships, and discover that living the Catholic faith is joyful.
Through engaging teaching, prayer, games, small groups, and community, children learn that faith is more than something we know—it's a way of life.
Whether your child has been involved for years or is just beginning their journey, there is a place for them here.
What Makes This Different?
We believe faith is formed through relationships, lived at home, and strengthened within the parish community.
That's why Elementary Youth Group is built around three simple rhythms of discipleship that work together throughout the year.
Children gather one Wednesday evening each month for a fun, engaging, and faith-filled experience.
Each gathering includes:
Prayer
Dynamic Catholic teaching
Games and community
Small group conversations
Opportunities to build lasting friendships
Our goal is simple: to help every child know they are loved by God, belong in His Church, and are called to become saints.
Monthly Youth Gatherings
Parents are the primary educators of their children's faith, and we want to partner with you in that mission.
Throughout the year, mothers and fathers gather separately for Saturday Parent Formation at the parish. These mornings provide an opportunity to deepen your own relationship with Christ, grow in your understanding of the Catholic faith, and receive practical encouragement for leading your family in faith.
A complete schedule of parent formation gatherings will be provided before the start of the formation year.
Saturday Parent Formation
Faith grows strongest when it becomes part of everyday family life.
Each month, families receive a simple Faith at Home Guide containing a family prayer and meaningful conversation prompts. These guides are intentionally uncomplicated, helping parents and children continue growing together long after youth group has ended.
Our hope isn't to give families more homework—it's to help every home become a place where faith is lived, shared, and celebrated.
Faith at Home
By participating in Elementary Youth Group, your child will:
Grow in friendship with Jesus.
Learn how to pray with confidence.
Build authentic Catholic friendships.
Discover the beauty of the Church.
Develop habits that support a lifelong faith.
More than attending a program, children become part of a community that encourages them to know Christ, love His Church, and joyfully live the Gospel.
What Your Child Will Experience
Who: Children in Grades 3–5
When: One Wednesday evening each month
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Parents: Saturday Parent Formation throughout the year
At Home: Monthly Faith at Home Guides with prayer and conversation prompts
Program Details
FAQs
Does my child need to have attended before?
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No. Whether your child is new to parish life or has been involved for years, everyone is welcome.
Do parents attend the Wednesday gatherings?
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No. Children attend the monthly youth gathering while parents participate in separate Saturday Parent Formation throughout the year.
What happens between gatherings?
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Families receive a monthly Faith at Home Guide with a simple prayer and conversation prompts to help continue growing together.
What should my child bring?
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Just themselves! Everything needed for the evening is provided.