About LIGHT

We are a Catholic based youth ministry program serving the community of St. Joan of Arc Parish in San Ramon.

The LIGHT offers a comprehensive approach to youth ministry and seeks to meet youth at their particular stage of adolescence. The program seeks to incorporate the eight components of Catholic Youth Ministry set forth by the American Conference of Bishops Advocacy, Prayer and Worship Catechesis, Justice and Service Community Life, Pastoral Care Leadership Development and Evangelization.

The LIGHT program accepts youth throughout the year. The yearly LIGHT fee is $100. Weekend retreats are subject to additional fees.
Registration cards should be completed and returned as soon as possible.

LIGHT Nights

LIGHT Nights are almost EVERY MONDAY during the school year! We invite teens to come to LIGHT every Monday from 6:50-8:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Sometimes we will meet in large groups, sometimes in small groups, but we want to provide a consistent experience of friendship, fun and faith for our high school youth.

Parents who are not able to volunteer their time can still help and support our program by signing up to bring snacks to a LIGHT Night. Yes Teens still love their snacks!” Sign up now!

S.A.L.T

Get involved! Ask us about our Student Action Leadership Team.

Retreats

To sign up for the Retreats please call the "LIGHT" Youth Ministry Office 830-4720
Sign up TODAY! Description Date Location
Fall Retreat Reverse Nov. 4-6 Lafayette Retreat Center
30 Hour Famine Crash Course in Global hunger. Learn about - and experience- hunger and the realities of poverty and injustice. February 24-25 St. Joan of Arc MPR
Spring Retreat TBD April 20-22 Lafayette Retreat Center

Confirmation

Every year St. Joan of Arc Parish provides preparation and formation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In order that each candidate for Confirmation has a foundation of faith experiences within the Christian community, we ask that candidates take time to complete the following prerequisites within youth ministry before entering into the Confirmation Program their junior or senior year of high school. Prerequisites include 2 semesters of LIGHT with consistent attendance, 1 LIGHT retreat and 20 hours of community service. You must be approved to enter the Confirmation Program and there is a $200 fee, which included enrollment in LIGHT.



LIGHT Nights weekly on Mondays from 6:50-8:30pm in the MPR

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Prerequisites

  •   2 semesters of LIGHT with consistent attendance
  •   20 hours of Community Service
  •   1 High School Weekend Retreat