Youth Programs and Events

The Mission of SSJ
     The Society of St. John exists to build a community among those with a love for Christ through mentorship, communal life, faith formation and pastoral action. The Society will be an exercise in faith, lived through the reality and beauty of the Church and through a community of peers, all striving to grow closer to Christ and lead others to the Kingdom of God. Members will form a “rule of life” and hold each other accountable in word and deed. In their localized mentor groups, they will have the opportunity to expand on this rule of life, hold each other accountable to the rule, dive deeply into formation and enter into intentional prayer and service with and for their community. 
Above all, the primary mission of this Society is to develop an authentic community in which each member’s true Catholic Identity can be expressed and explored free from fear and judgement. This Identity is to be molded and forged through mentorship and support,  deepening their encounter with Jesus. The focus of the lived aspect of the Society is to bring that spirit of encounter and community into one’s family, school, friend groups, clubs, sports, etc.

The Four Pillars of SSJ

The life of the Society begins with encounter, is nurtured in community, is cultivated through discipleship and is forged in virtue.

1. We will strive to enhance our encounter with the risen Lord through faithful prayer, authentic relationships and intentional, apostolic service. 
2. We will support our brothers and sisters in this community when we are most in need, and call each other to mission when led astray.
3. We will enter into true discipleship with Christ Jesus, under the mentorship of those dedicated to His service, and model His sacred love and mercy in all that we do. 
4. We will root ourselves in virtue, a beautiful disposition to do good, in order to lay down our comforts and build the Kingdom of God in the present moment.

• Age 21+
• Person of FAITH: a witness to Catholic Christian faith and someone who actively strives to live this faith in every situation
• Desire and passion to SHARE the beauty of the faith with others in a communal atmosphere.
• Willingness to LEAD, accompany and hold youth accountable to the community practices and challenges.
• Ability to be CREATIVE and innovative with the way in which your particular mentor group lives out their unique charisms and rules of life.
• Must be Child Protection Certified through the Diocese of Baton Rouge