​​Youth Ministry serves all our high school age teens. Teens who participate in Youth Ministry will be drawn nearer to Christ, experience a Christian community, and grow in and celebrate their faith.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN NOW!

high school confirmation

The Confirmation program at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton is a two year program.  During this time, Candidates, Sponsors and the Families will be prepared spiritually, catechetically, theologically and pastorally to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation!  Using a variety of settings and activities, our teens will develop a deeper relationship with Christ.  This is an intense two year program, with all requirements spread out throughout the calendar years and we do accommodate holidays and school calendars to the best of our ability.
In the first year of preparation, the teens slowly start to learn and have encounters with Jesus Christ.  We teach them how to look for him not only in Scripture and Prayer, but also in our communities, our families and their own lives.

The teens discover their prayer style, they learn about famous Catholics, and they start to not just learn about our Catholic Faith but they slowly begin to be a part of the faith through service, ministering at Mass and so much more.

Our emphasis is on building community, and learning from each other.
In the second year of preparation the teens dive deeper into our faith.  We continue to learn more about our gifts, our faith, and more importantly how faith plays a role in our daily lives.

The teens reflect on important moments in their faith lives, they learn to start using their gifts and they learn more about how they can continue to live and serve in their faith beyond Confirmation.

High School Youth Group

Where faith and fun collide in a program designed by teens for teens!  All high school students are welcome!
Youth Group will meet most Wednesday and Sunday evenings to share in Faith, Food and Fun!  We also offer service projects, retreats and field trips.

And so much more!!!​

Teen Leadership Team:  Teens come for fellowship and to exercise their Christian Leadership skills on Core Team.  This group helps plan and execute service projects, youth group and social events. Retreat teams are formed throughout the year and teens who are confirmed are encouraged to join retreat teams as leaders. Teen retreat leaders must be currently enrolled in and regularly attending youth ministry classes.

​Retreats: Retreats are offered throughout the year and are a great way for teens to unplug from their busy lives and reconnect with God and each other. Some retreats are specifically offered for teens preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation while others will be offered for any high school student interested in attending. 
​Liturgy & Worship: When restrictions are lifted and a full Mass schedule returns we will celebrate a youth Mass geared to teens with teens as the primary ministers: lectors, greeters, ushers & choir. Youth Reconciliation services are scheduled during Advent & Lent.

Teen Confirmation Catechists: High school youth who are confirmed are encouraged to become confirmation catechists. Teen catechists are paired with an adult to teach classes to teens preparing to be confirmed. All teen confirmation catechists must be con-currently enrolled in and regularly attending youth ministry classes. 

Justice, Service and Solidarity: CCOP Teens love to do service and one of the ways we do this is through group service projects. These range from making blankets for the veterans at the Veteran’s Hospital in Livermore to serving at St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco. These are open to all high school teens and teens are encouraged to invite friends outside our parish to participate as well. 

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3999 Bernal Ave
​Pleasanton, CA  94566
Volunteers
Steps to complete the online Safe Environment training class are the following:

  • Go to the Virtus Website
  • Create individual username and password
  • For the first time users/attendees take course Protecting God's Children For Adults
  • For returning users/attendees Log in to the site with your Shield Login ID and password you used prior.
  • Print certificate of completion and turn in to the Faith Formation Office

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