Youth Ministries

Inspiration, Education, and Fun!

Youth ministries help lay the foundation for our Christian Orthodox faith by teaching children to become lifelong followers of Christ, growing in Him through faith-based programs and fun fellowship activities. Embedding good spiritual habits and biblical knowledge during childhood helps develop Christ-centered kids and Christ-centered families.

All parish youth are invited and encouraged to join our Church’s ministries. Adult volunteers are always welcome and needed to assist in leadership and assistant positions. Special event details are posted on the parish website, our Facebook page, in the Sunday Bulletin, and sent via email newsletter communications. If you have any questions, please contact the Church office.

Metropolis of Boston Camp

The Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) offers its sterling ministry to campers ages 8-18 on the campus of the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center, in Contoocook, NH. Summer, fall, and winter programs are available, offering a unique, creative and meaningful supplement to our youth ministry and program efforts at St. Philip.

Learn more about MBC

Altar Servers

Opportunities to participate in the liturgical life of the church are available to our young women and men throughout the year. The role of service in the Altar is open to all Orthodox Christian young men, ages 10 — 18, who have appropriate reverence and respect for the altar and would like to learn more about the Divine Liturgy and the liturgical life of our Church.

Coordinator: Dan Gioffre

Religious Education

Our children (Pre-K — 12th grade) are invited to participate in our religious education program each Sunday during the regular school year. Classes begin after Holy Communion and conclude at 11:45 am, at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy . Our children are blessed with caring, dedicated teachers who guide classes.

YOUTH SAFETY AND PROTECTION

At St. Philip, anyone interacting with our youth must undergo and must pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check, and complete the Archdiocese Youth Safety Training Program for the protection of participating parish youth. If you are interested in leading or supporting any youth ministry programs, please contact the office for information regarding training procedures.

Contact: Cheryl Petren