Young Adults
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Who are young adults
Young adults are persons in their late teens, twenties, and thirties who represent diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, educational, vocational, social, political, and spiritual backgrounds. They are college students, workers, and professionals; they are persons in military service; they are single, married, divorced, or widowed; they are with or without children; they are newcomers in search of a better life. - USCCB
Navigating this world is a difficult task, no matter where you are in life. It's important to know that: (1) God loves you, and (2) you’re not alone. Fellowship among peers is an important part of our Christian growth, as well as our growth in our individuality, professional career, and vocation. Here at St. Charles, we wish to provide a judgment-free environment where this growth can be cultivated through study, questioning, talking through doubts, and learning about what God's Word and the Church has to say.
It can be intimidating to try and enter into a parish ministry or community alone. You can take comfort in the fact that St. Charles' Young Adult community is an opportunity to make friends in the faith -- with no pressure. We aim to build community with one another to help us traverse life's happenings.
Please contact Paul Staso, Director of Faith Formation, if you are interested in knowing the happenings of our parish or to learn about events coming up. -
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U.S. Bishops' Prayer for Young Adults
Gracious and Loving God,
Help these young men and women to be a light for all the world to see,
in all the places they live and work. Let their light shine for all peoples:
for their families,
for their church communities,
for their cultures and societies,
for the economic and political systems,
for the whole world.
Coming into the room where the disciples were gathered after the resurrection,
"Jesus, your son, said: Peace be with you!" (Jn 20:21).
Make these men and women bearers of Christ's peace.
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
Teach them the meaning of what was said on the mountain:
for they shall be called sons and daughters of God" (cf. Mt 5:9).
Send them, Father, as you sent your son:
to free their brothers and sisters from fear and sin.
We ask this of you, in Christ's name. Amen.
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