Youth

Volunteers who, in the course of their volunteer work at St. Ann, have contact or will have contact with children, must comply with the Archdiocese of Washington's Child Protection Policy. All prospective volunteers for such positions at St. Ann's are asked to download the Child Protection Policy Compliance Checklist for Volunteers from the Archdiocese of Washington to complete the process. Volunteers must comply with the Archdiocesan Policy before beginning their volunteer ministry with children.

Please join us: All youth are welcome in grades 7-12.

Note: Many of our events offer community service hours!

Saturday, May 11 — BASH: the largest gathering of Catholic middle school students (6th-8th graders) every year! This annual event is an opportunity for the young Church to gather each year to pray, learn and celebrate the Catholic faith. At BASH 2018, there were more than 1,000 people gathered for a day of faith, fellowship, and fun! This includes music, games, inspirational speakers, confessions and a Vigil Mass for Sunday. BASH 2019 will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Bishop O’Connell High School, in Arlington, Virginia. Departure and pick-up will take place at St. Ann. Cost is $10 per participant, which includes transportation, dinner, and a free t-shirt. *Email Natalie to sign up at director@stanndc.org by May 1.

Sunday, May 19 – Cup of Joe Volunteer Project, assemble 350 meal kits as part of Catholic Charities’ "Cup of Joe" program that provides breakfast to the homeless, and Dinner, 5pm, Collins Room of the church

Sunday, January 27 - Youth Kickoff to 2019 with Dinner, 5:30pm Collins Room, 7pm Mass
 
Saturday and Sunday, February 2-3 - Souper Bowl of Caring collection after all Masses
 
Saturday, March 2 - High School Youth Rally, Catholic University of America, 8:30am-4:30pm (Archdiocese of Washington event)

Sunday, March 24 - High School  Dodgeball Tournament, Mass, St. Patrick in Rockville, 3pm-6:30pm (Archdiocese of Washington event)

Saturday, March 30 - Packing and Delivery of Meals, IONA Senior Services, 9:15-11:30 a.m., Lunch in the Collins Room, Easter egg filling
 
Sunday, April 7 – Lenten field trip to Tour the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (confessions available), 2:30pm, Dinner

April 18-20 (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) – Youth and Family Holy Week Missions – lots of local service – and Retreats in conjunction with Regnum Christi, St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Mary Mother of God parishes What's This?
 

Watch a Video about Holy Week Missions

Sunday, April 21 – Hide Easter eggs for children at St. Ann to find after 9am and 11am Masses

Saturday, May 11 — BASH, largest gathering of Catholic middle school students (6th-8th graders) every year, includes music, games, inspirational speakers, confessions and a Vigil Mass for Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00pm, Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington

Learn More about BASH

Sunday, May 19 – Cup of Joe Volunteer Project, assemble 350 meal kits as part of Catholic Charities’ "Cup of Joe" program that provides breakfast to the homeless, and Dinner, 5pm
 
Sunday, June 9 – Tour of the Franciscan Monastery, 3pm, Followed by Dinner

June 24-27 – LITE Retreat, focusing on evangelization and leadership development for Catholic youth entering grades 10-12: peer-led interactive learning experiences, presentations, and small groups, O’Dwyer Retreat Center in Glencoe, MD (Archdiocese of Washington event) What's This?

July 7-12 – Encounter the Gospel of Life, a summer camp that takes youth to volunteer at homeless shelters, soup kitchens, children’s day camps, senior and special care settings and more, University of Maryland  (Archdiocese of Washington event) What's This?

July 28-31 - Quo Vadis Vocations Camp for Young Men (Archdiocese of Washington event) What's This?

July Date TBD - FIAT Vocations Camp for Young Women (Archdiocese of Washington event)

Questions? Contact our Director of Communications and Youth Ministry Natalie at director@stanndc.org.