Welcome to St. Patrick Youth (SPY)
teens encountering the heart of Jesus
Saint Patrick Youth (SPY) Group
Marlene Lopez
Youth Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator
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Parents/ Guardians: text @spyways to the number 81010
Teens: text @spylife to the number 81010
En Espanol: text @spypadres to the number 81010
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SPY?
Highlights and Upcoming Events:
Current Highlights:
- 4/27: SPY Vices vs. Virtues with Deacon Mike Owens
- Fishers of Men Discipleship retreat 5/23-5/25
- VBS Teen Camp Leaders Registration Opening in May
SPY Calendar for April/May:
- 4/26: Middle School Youth Rally
- 4/27: SPY, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- 5/4: Last SPY Night: XLT (Adoration & Praise & Worship)
SUMMER SPY EVENTS
It's time to start planning all of our Summer SPY events! Get the information now on costs, dates, fundraising, etc., so we can -both- plan ahead.
Don't Wait to Sign Up!!
Do so now for the best prices!!
- M/S: Camp Beyond Me, St. Thomas More, Incoming 6th-8th graders: 6/9-13, $225
- M/S: Life Teen Middle School Camp, Incoming 6th-8th graders: 6/15-20, $750
- H/S: Life Teen Steubenville, Lonestar, Incoming 9th-12th graders (currently registered SPY teens): 6/20-22, $650
- H/S: Life Teen High School Camp, Incoming 9th-12th graders: 6/29-7/4, $750
- H/S: NCYC Pilgrimage, Incoming 10th-12th: 11/19-23, $1,750
****Fundraising available on any summer event over $250. Some scholarship assistance available for certain events!****
Fishers of Men Discipleship Retreat
May 23-25, Eagle's Wings Retreat Center
Current 8-11th graders
This retreat is open to all current 8th graders, as well as our current 9th, 10th, & 11th graders! Start the summer off right with a retreat with the goal to intentionally form our teens into selfless disciples. There will be lots bonding and building bridges into their faith. With campfires and singing, games, and opportunities for reconciliation and Mass. This retreat will be one to remember!
Cost: $150
(Limited partial scholarships available, with hours of work completed for Faith Formation)
Registration Deadline: 5/16, 6pm
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference)
Indianapolis, IN
November 19-23
This transformational event is an opportunity to journey on a pilgrimage with over 22,000 Catholic youth & chaperones at a nation-wide conference.
Cost Estimate: $1,750 (less with fundraising & scholarship!)
High School Teens: Currently in 9th-11th grades
Please plan to attend the parent meeting to collect information on our teen essay application, initial cost estimates including travel expenses, payment timeline, timeline of travel, and the required pilgrimage pre-prayer meeting dates withour teens.
PLENTY of fundraising opportunities available and scholarships will be available through the summer.
Steubenville - Lonestar
Irving, TX
June 20-22, 2025
Encounter Christ with Catholic youth from across Texas. Experience a life-changing Catholic youth conference. Join us June 20-22 in Irving, TX. Leading Teens to God. Find Jesus.
EVERY TEEN DESIRES TO BELONG – SIN AND SHAME CONVINCE THEM THEY DON’T.
THEY’RE NOT ALONE. OTHERS HAVE THE SAME STRUGGLES THEY DO.
THE WORLD SAYS THEY MUST CHANGE TO BELONG – GOD MEETS THEM WHERE THEY ARE.
THEY HAVE AN IMPORTANT PLACE IN THE CHURCH. THIS EVENT WON’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT THEM.
Estimated Cost: $650 (before fundraising)
On-Time, Non-Refundable Deposit: $150 (from 3/2 - 3/30)
Late, Non-Refundable Deposit: $165 (from 3/31 - 5/4)
Remainder Deposit: $75 (due 5/4)
High School Teens: Currently in 9th - 11th grades
Limited fundraising opportunities & scholarships available.
Life Teen Summer Camps
Eagle’s Wings – Burnet, TX
Middle School Dates: 6/15-6/20
High Schol Dates: 6/29-7/4
This is a Life Teen camp. SPY chaperones will be in attendance for our teens, but the camp will be run by Life Teen camp counselors.
WELCOME HOME
This is what every teenager hears the moment they step onto the grounds at a Life Teen Summer Camp. Though we’ve been saying it for years, we simply aren’t just saying it. From your dining room table to the altar at your home parish, we understand the importance of teenagers having a sense of home — a place of belonging and peace and safety. Whether you’re raising a family or building a parish community, we know how much effort you put into creating a physical, emotional, and spiritual place that others can call “home.”
Our goal is simple: to be a continuation of that effort — to extend your home’s reach into a teenager’s summer camp experience.
We may not know what a teenager’s life is like when they arrive at camp but no matter their questions, doubts, or struggles they may be working through, they are always welcome.
This is their home, away from home.
Cost: $750
PLENTY of Fundraising Available!
SPY: Teen Participation in Mass
SPY: Teen Participation in Mass
We would love to have our teens take the lead at the Sunday 5 p.m. Mass before our SPY nights. This is a great way for your teen to be more involved in our parish and engage on a deeper level during Mass.
We need our teens in the following areas:
Choir Members (singing or playing an instrument)
Greeters / Ushers
Lectors
Extraordinary Ministers (post-Confirmation teens only)
Candle Bearers
Altar Servers
Sacristans
Consider Donating to SPY!
Once a week...
Once a month...
Once a year...
It all makes a difference in our ever-growing program!
Amazon Wishlist: http://stpspy.org/amazonwishlist
Weekly Meal Donations: Sign Up Here!
Sponsor a SPY: https://pushpay.com/g/faithformation
Please be sure to note you would like your donation to go to SPY in the memo line & send a screenshot or email to Marlene so that we are aware of your generosity!
We're Recruiting Adult Disciples (Volunteers+)
Join our SPY Team!
Our Program is growing and we need your help!
Whatever your talents or skills, we would love for you to be a part of our team!
Not sure you have any talents or skills to use towards working with teens??
Oh, but you do! And God is calling YOU!
Current Areas of Need:
- Fundraising Team
- Retreat & Special Event Logistics Team
- Teen Outreach Team
Don't see an area that interests you?
Do not fear! We still have a place for you here!!
Email Marlene Lopez:
ym@stpatrickhutto.org
