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
We will meet on the firs tor third Wednesday of the month unless there is a campus closure for holidays or other parish events. Edge and Confirmation (CON) will meet at all meetings, Life Teen and Teen Leaders will only come to one meeting per month.
September 17 - Edge, CON
October 1 - Edge, CON, TL
October 15 - Edge, CON, Life Teen
November 5 - Edge, CON, TL
November 19 - Edge, CON, Life Teen
December 3 - Edge, CON, Life Teen, TL
January 7 - Edge, CON, Life Teen, TL
January 21 - Edge, CON
February 4 - Edge, CON, Life Teen, TL
March 4 - Spring Retreat Meeting if needed, TL
March 18 - Edge, CON, Life Teen
April 15 - Edge, CON, TL
Time Commitment for Core Team
Confirmation Core - almost weekly meetings on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm for dinner and Confirmation Prep
Edge Core - almost weekly meetings on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm for dinner and Edge
Life Teen Core - monthly sessions from 6:00-8:00pm for dinner and Life Teen
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.
