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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 2026-2027

WorkCamp 2027:

Registration for summer WorkCamp will begin after Thanksgiving and end in January.  All current high school teens are invited to participate in an amazing week of service, completing significant home improvements for those in need.  Projects include building decks and wheelchair ramps, replacing windows and doors, fixing leaky roofs, and much more. Find more info about WorkCamp here: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/youth-ministry/workcamp/

Swing Dance Nights:

All rising high schoolers are invited to enjoy swing dancing on Friday nights this fall.  We meet 1st and 3rd Fridays, usually in the gym. Nights include a lesson, free dance time, and ice cream. Come to one or all!

  • Who: All 9th-12th graders
  • Fall dates: Sept 4, 18, Oct 2, 16, 30, Nov 6, 20(11th & 12th grades only), Dec 4, 18.
  • 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
  • Where: St. John the Beloved school or gym

  • Sign up here

High School Rally

Bishop Burbidge invites all teens of the Diocese to join him at RALLY 2026! This annual event is an opportunity for the young Church in the Diocese of Arlington to gather each year to pray, learn, and celebrate the Catholic faith. RALLY includes Mass with Bishop Burbidge, Eucharistic Adoration, inspirational speakers and entertainers, breakout sessions, inflatable games, music, and more! 
Details
  • WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2026. 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
  • WHERE: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA 
  • COST: $20/teen
 

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

Confession Schedule

Wednesdays:

  • After 8:30 a.m. Mass
  • Every hour at the top of the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. so long as there are penitents.

Saturdays:

  • After 8:30 a.m. Mass
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

First Fridays:

  • After 8:30 a.m. Mass
Adoration of the
Holy Eucharist

Sundays

  • 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.


Wednesdays

  • 9:15 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.


Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

  • 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


A Funeral, Wedding, or Baptism may interrupt of delay the start of Adoration.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

  • 5:00 p.m. (Saturday)
  • 7:30 a.m.
  • 9:00 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m.

et alia

Monday – Friday

  • 6:30 a.m.
  • 8:30 a.m.

et alia

Wednesday

  • 8:00 p.m. (Latin Ordinary Form)

Saturday

  • 8:30 a.m.

For information about other Masses please email the parish office