Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry

At St. John, we strive to provide activities for youth that will help them to encounter Christ and become life-long disciples. If you want to learn more about youth ministry contact Michael Jacobeen, Director of Faith Formation at mjacobeen@stjohncatholicmclean.org or call (703) 356-5275

Youth Ministry Calendar 2025-26

Youth Ministry 2025-2026

Swing Dance Nights:

All high schoolers are invited to swing dances night Every first and third Friday (Saturdays during Lent) this school year. Come to one or all!

Who: All 9th-12th graders
When: First and third Fridays beginning September 5. Please note that in Lent, we will meet on Saturdays instead.
Time: 7:00-9:30pm. Dancing ends at 9:00pm and is followed by ice cream and night prayer in the church.
Cost: $10/night or $60/semester
Where: St. John the Beloved school or gym
Sign up here

Middle School Sports & Scripture

All 6th-8th graders are invited to join us for sports, pizza, and Bible study! We’ll meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. Have fun with friends and encounter Christ in the Scriptures.

Who: All 6th-8th graders
Where: Meet at the gym
When: 6-8pm on Tuesdays: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13 (ending at 7:30), April 10, May 8
Cost: Free! (donations welcomed to help cover pizza)6

Contact Michael Jacobeen for more information or to sign up: mjacobeen@stjohncatholicmclean.org

Other opportunities and resources for youth…

Tough Topics

Visit www.toughtopics.life to experience the Tough Topics program. T2 was created by St. John’s Youth Ministry as a free resource to educate and encourage youth when engaging in difficult conversations about complicated cultural issues. Learn the truth about gender identity, abortion, and same sex attraction – then speak it with love.

CYO Sports

St. John participates in the Arlington Diocese’ CYO program. Youth who attend St. John Academy or are enrolled in religious education may play on one of our boys’ or girls’ teams. Basketball is offered from November – March, and Girls’ Volleyball takes place in the spring semester. Contact Michael for more information: mjacobeen@stjohncatholicmclean.org

Adults: are you passionate about your faith and have a love for the youth? Do you have experience as a coach, mentor, or teacher? Are there any events or activities for youth that you’d be interested in bringing to St. John the Beloved?

In order to be able to help the youth of the parish encounter Christ, we need a team of adults who dedicate their time to this important mission. The number and types of activities and events we can offer for teens is limited only by the number of volunteer leaders.

We are looking for adults who are:
– Practicing Catholics who are striving for holiness
– Willing and able to build mentoring relationships with teens
– Willing to not just volunteer but to coordinate and lead activities for youth

If you would like to help but don’t think that you can serve as a leader, please pray for the youth of the parish! If you are able to help as a leader, please contact Michael Jacobeen at mjacobeen@stjohncatholicmclean.org