Youth Ministry (YM)
U.n.I Lord Ministry came from the idea for the next generation of our Catholic faith to have a strong relationship with our Lord. The name speaks for itself: U.n.I Lord: You and I, Lord. Our Ministry focuses on You and I with the Lord as we gather to promote the teachings of our Catholic faith through community involvement (service), gathering, worship and prayer. There is something for all youth in the 6th – 12th grades.
Students participating in Youth Ministry (YM) can find companionship in each other through service opportunities while serving the St. Victor Parish and community. We are visible at our 5:00 pm Sunday mass as youth participates in our Youth & Young Adult Choir, serve as Ushers, Altar Servers, and Greeters. There is no cost or no limit for the participation that a youth can be involved in our Youth Ministry. We welcome your gifts, talents and dedication to being involved with our U.n.I Lord Ministry. Contact us today and Spread the Word.
Youth can complete an interest survey and will receive notifications when an event or gathering will occur: 2026 - 2027 Youth Ministry Events – Fill out form
If a youth would like to be placed on an email list when service opportunities and events are happening, please contact Debbie Santos at debbie.santos@dsj.org / 408-928-1636.
Jr. High Youth Ministry EDGE Sessions is open to 6th – 8th graders. We offer weekly sessions on Tuesday evenings starting in October throughout the school year and are free for youths to attend. We invite youth to come as they are with the hopes they leave feeling a little better. Youths can attend as many sessions as they want and are encouraged to sign up if they plan on joining us for a night of ice breakers, fellowship, and faith sharing. Sign ups can be done here: https://stvictorfestival.ivolunteer.com/JuniorHighMinistry If a youth is unable to sign up before a session, that’s okay. We’ll always have space for you.
Jr. High Youth Ministry Annual Retreat occurs once a year typically in the Fall and is open to 6th – 8th graders. There is a minimal cost for a day retreat held on our Parish grounds. The cost includes a retreat t-shirt, supplies, crafts, snacks, and dinner. The day follows a theme that is pertinent to Jr. High youth and allows youth to learn about the topic at hand expanding their knowledge about our Catholic faith.
The 2026 Annual Retreat will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026,
from 12:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The retreat’s theme is
Fire Within: A Edge Retreat on the Holy Spirit.
Youth who would like to attend our retreat must register by October 12, 2026.
Registration can be done at this link:
St. Victor Church - Jr. High Youth Ministry Annual Retreat 2026 – Fill out form
Life Night Gatherings (LNG) is open to students in the 8th – 12th graders and are always free. Gatherings occur throughout the school year and are a perfect mix of faith and fun. LNG is dedicated for youth to unwind, have a place to feel welcome, heard, seen, and to dig deeper into their Catholic faith. Some of our LNGs will be led by Student Youth Leaders who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are ready to share their faith with their peers. Sign up Here
Student Youth Leaders (SYL) are students in the 11th & 12th graders who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and have a desire to help with Life Night Gatherings and lead small group discussions with their peers. It is our goal to have the youth of our parish feel more confident to become a leader and to continue their faith journey through the 12th grade. To become a SYL, please reach out to Debbie Santos.
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Contact Debbie Santos in our Youth Ministry Office to learn more about how a youth can get involved. She can be reached at (408) 928-1636, debbie.santos@dsj.org
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