Core Team
Join Our Team
Core Members are Catholic adult and young adult volunteers who join the mission of leading teens closer to Jesus. It takes many volunteers with a wide variety of gifts and skills to effectively support our Middle School & High School Youth Ministry outreach.
If you're interested or want to find out more about Core Team contact us at (210) 494-1959 or email Megan mbyers@stmarkevangelist.com to set up a time to meet in person.
VIRTUS Safe Environment
All Core Members must complete Safe Environment Training as required by the Archdiocese of San Antonio. You can complete the training and background check on the VIRTUS website. The trainings required for those serving in youth ministry are "Protecting God's Children" and "Sexual Harassment Prevention."
Core Team Responsibilities
Relational Ministry - get to know the youth of our parish, help them feel welcome and safe
Small Group Facilitation - ask questions to the youth about the topics of the night, briefly answer their questions or direct them to resources, help direct conversations back when they get off topic
Proclaims & Testimonies - occasionally share your story with the youth or present a teaching if comfortable
Lead Activities - help facilitate games, skits, prayer experiences when needed
Monthly Core Meetings
Wednesdays from 7-8pm (typically first Wednesday of month)
September 4th
October 2nd
November 6th
December 4th - potential Core Christmas Party
January 8th - moved to second Sunday for winter break
February 5th
no March meeting due to Ash Wednesday
April 2nd
Time Commitment for Core Team
Confirmation Core - first Sunday of the month 2:30-4:30pm for a brief meeting and Confirmation Prep
Life Teen & Edge Core - almost weekly meetings on Sunday or Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm plus a monthly Core meeting on the first Wednesday of every month (except January and March) from 7-8pm to go over programming. These meetings will be in person in New Legacy.
Occasional Core Team social - usually Christmas and End of the Year parties - optional
Training Resources
Life Teen Blog
The following blog posts might be directed to youth ministry staff, but the principles apply to every Catholic disciple who gives of their time and talent through youth ministry. Because really, we are ALL youth ministers through our mentorship and prayers.
Family Matters: Families in Ministry
Healthy Habits: Building Relationships This Year
Holistic Self-Care as a Youth Minister
Ask Joel Playlist
Life Teen's YouTube Channel - Joel Stepanek at Life Teen has a playlist of videos answering common questions that teenagers have about the faith. Check them out both for helpful answers and as a model for listening well to the questions of young people.
