St. Michael Youth
What do they do and who are they?
Our Youth Group consists of young members of our parish who collaborate to enrich the spiritual, social, and communal lives of the church’s youth. They play a vital role in engaging and empowering young parishioners, supporting their faith development and encouraging active participation within the church community.
- They organise and coordinate youth-oriented events, including social gatherings and community service initiatives.
- They advocate for the interests and concerns of the youth to parish leadership, ensuring their perspectives are acknowledged in decision-making processes.
- They facilitate programs that promote the spiritual growth of our young members at St. Michael, such as Bible studies, prayer groups, and religious education classes.
- They foster a sense of community among the youth by nurturing relationships and a strong sense of belonging within the parish.
Leadership Team
- Youth Leader: Katia
- Secretary & Deputy Leader: Chimbi
- Treasurer: Favour
- Liturgy/Bible Study/Enrichment Lead: Mmesoma
The Youth Group convenes monthly, on the third Sunday of each month after the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Michael.
Kenelm Youth Trust
Level Up Your Faith with Kenelm Youth Trust!
Ever feel like being Catholic should be more of an adventure? The Kenelm Youth Trust (KYT) is here to make that happen. They run epic residential centers like Alton Castle and Soli, where you can swap your phone for high-ropes courses, mountain biking, and massive summer camps. It’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone, meeting hundreds of other young people who actually "get" you, and discovering a faith that’s loud, active and exciting.
For our parish youth group, KYT is the ultimate backstage pass. They provide us with fresh ideas, connect us to huge national festivals like FLAME (coming soon - London 2026) and help us create a space where you can lead, grow and be yourself. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a place to explore life’s big questions, KYT gives you the platform to unleash your potential and see the Church in a whole new light.
St. Carlo Acutis Youth Festival
Saint Carlo Acutis Youth Festival is being held at the Sacred Heart Church in Tamworth. The festival will take place in September for children between the ages of 10 - 18 with a registration fee of £5 per child.
Scan the QR code on the poster or alternatively click here to register.
Spiritan Youth Ministry Lentern Reflection Talks
Lenten Talk 6 - Sunday 29 March, 8.00 PM (BST)
Topic/Listen 👉 The Holy Spirit In The Life Of Young People
Speaker: Alexa Zambales.
Alexa is a Youth Ministry leader, who has been very active in ministry among the group called YOUTH FOR CHRIST.
From the the UK to the Philippines and different parts of Asia, Alexa has become a voice in the hands of the Holy Spirit.
This will be the last Lenten Reflection Talk as we prepare for Easter. Thank you to all who took time to attend our sessions🙏
Lenten Talk 5 - Sunday 22 March, 8.00 PM (GMT)
Topic/Listen 👉 How do we respond to God's call in our lives!
Speaker: Fr. David Pember, CSSp.
Fr. David is a Spiritan of the British Province. A trained expert in Ministry to young people and Safeguarding. He Joins us from his current mission in Rome. He will be reflecting on mission and purpose in our lives.
Lenten Talk 4 - Sunday 15 March, 8.00 PM (GMT)
Topic/Listen 👉 Finding Joy in the Wilderness - Reflecting on the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness
Speaker: Rev. Fr. Dr. Pablo De Lima
Fr. Pablo is a graduate of the school of Divinity at Cambridge University and an expert in Biblical Theology. He is well versed in scripture and matters of faith.
Lenten Talk 3 - 8 March, 8.00 PM
Topic/Listen 👉 Prayer - Creative ways of Praying for young People in a very busy world.
Speaker: Dr. Esiri Emedo,
A GP- medical practitioner in the UK who has found the balance and the power of Prayer in her medical practice and her faith.
Lenten Talk 2 - 1 March, 8.00 PM
Topic/Listen 👉 The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting and Almsgiving.
Speaker: Fr. Philip Marsh
Fr. Philip leads us through the journey with Jesus in the Wilderness; investigating the Spiritual disciplines of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving.
Lenten Talk 1 - 22 Feb, 8.00 PM
Topic/Listen 👉 Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Speakers: Fr. John Kitchen and Joshua Webster
Our Lent talks for all the Youths of our Parishes begins with the strong topic, temptation and one of our London youth leaders will also discuss how youth can commit to faith and open up to receive grace in difficult periods.
St. Michael's Youth Group Essay Competition 2025
Back in November 2025, Father Daniel set a challenge to the parish youth in the form of an essay competition to engage our youth to envisage what good looks like in the future. The task was to compose an essay titled My Vision for a Vibrant Youth in St Michael’s Parish.
The St. Michael Youth Group team invited young people aged 11–25 to share their inspiring ideas for building a stronger, more dynamic and faith-filled youth community. Maximum word count was 250 words on one A4 page.
Submission deadline was Thursday, 4 December 2025 and the following prizes were up for grabs:
- 1st Place - £50
- 2nd Place - £30
- 3rd Place - £20
- 4th Place - £10
Entries were reviewed and graded by the youth coordinators and the winners announced on the last Sunday of the month, 28 December.
- Winner: Chimbi
- Runner Up: Mmesoma
- 3rd Place: Mmuoma
- 4th Place: Favour
Well done and thank you to all who participated.
Our Winners
Youth Sunday Tea & Coffee Fundraising
The Winners with Fr. Daniel and Anna (Coordinator)
