Welcome to our Parish Youth Ministry! This is a space for young people to grow in faith, build friendships, and follow Jesus. Through service and discipleship, we are called to holiness—to become saints!
‘Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life. The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!’ -CHRISTUS VIVIT OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO THE ENTIRE PEOPLE OF GOD-
“The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint.”
― Léon Bloy
Youth Gatherings & Events
The following youth activities take place regularly, offering a space to grow in faith, serve others, and build friendships. Join us on this journey of following Jesus and striving for sainthood!
✨ Youth Group Meeting: Every second Sunday of each month at 12:00 pm – 13:00.
A space for young people to grow in faith and service. Together, we explore how to make a difference in our parish and community, guided by the eight key areas of youth ministry: Justice & Service, Catechesis, Prayer & Liturgy, Advocacy, Evangelization, Community Building, Pastoral Care, and Leadership Development. This is a great opportunity to take on leadership roles and become ambassadors of these ministries.
🙏 Youth Mass: Every last Sunday of each month at 18.00.
A special Mass led by and for young people, creating a space to connect with faith in a meaningful way. Get involved as a Greeter, Gospel Art creator, Offertory participant, or Youth Choir member to help make the celebration even more engaging. Contact Ivan if you would like to be involved in one of these liturgical ministries.
🎉 Youth Club: Every last Sunday of each month after Youth Mass (19:00 – 20:15)
A fun and welcoming space to relax, connect, and build friendships. Enjoy games, music, and snacks while strengthening bonds with fellow young people in the parish.
Location Church (Youth Mass) & Parish Centre (Youth Group, Youth Club)
Contact person Ivan Cizmarik (Parish Youth Worker)
Email address: ivancizmarik@rcdow.org.uk
In addition to our regular activities, we also host special events throughout the year! These events offer a unique opportunity to deepen your faith, connect with others, and live out your calling. Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Below, you can see the posters of youth activities happening in our parish. We look forward to seeing you!
MARCH YOUTH MASS FOLLOWED BY YOUTH CLUB
YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT
Parish Youth Chess Tournament – Sunday, Feb 23rd, 13:30pm in the Parish Centre.
Calling all young chess enthusiasts (ages 11-17)! Come test your skills at the Parish Youth Chess Tournament. Stay sharp, play bold, and have a great time! Plus, all entry fees will help support our parish youth attending Flame 2025.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/dKhSWD9wH5
Entry Fee: £1
Contact: ivancizmarik@rcdow.org.uk
FEBRUARY YOUTH MASS FOLLOWED BY YOUTH CLUB
HOUNSLOW YOUTH SUMMIT
JANUARY PARISH YOUTH GROUP MEETING
SPECIAL GUEST: COLETTE JOYCE (PEACE & JUSTICE COORDINATOR FOR THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER)
DECEMBER YOUTH MASS
CHRISTMAS CONFESSION FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN
🎄 This Saturday, prepare your heart for the joy of Christ’s birth. Join us for Youth & Children’s Confession and experience the peace of a fresh start. ✨🙏
FLAME 2025 (Youth aged 13-17)
We warmly invite all young people aged 13-17 to join our parish at Flame 2025 on 15th March at the OVO Arena Wembley, HA9 0AA.
This exciting event will bring together over 10,000 young people for a day of inspiring talks, live music, fun, and reflection.
Tickets are £31, with an opportunity to fundraise up to 50% of the cost through parish activities.
Contact Ivan at (ivancizmarik@rcdow.org.uk) as soon as possible to secure your place.
For more info, visit: https://cymfed.org.uk/flame/
PARISH YOUTH GROUP MEETING – DECEMBER
WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY
PARISH YOUTH GROUP MEETING
OCTOBER YOUTH MASS
YOUNG ADULTS CONCERT
YOUTH SUMMER CLUB
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
WATCH THE EURO FINAL 2024
JUNE YOUTH MASS – CONFIRMATION THANKSGIVING MASS
JUNE 2024 – CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY OFF
MAY 2024
APRIL 2024 – WORLD YOUTH DANCE CREW WORKSHOP
Date: Sunday, April 28th, Time: After 6pm Youth Mass in Ss Michael and Martin Parish Centre, Age: 16-35 years old
We are known as World Youth Dance Crew, part of us were the official dance crew for the World Youth Day in Panama in 2019.
Post the JMJPANAMÁ, we were inspired to collaborate with youth from different parts of the world and making dance covers of songs by different Roman Catholic Artists.
We did perform on multiple stages at the youth Festival in JMJ Lisbon 2023 and collaborated with many artistes.
We are looking for youth to be a part of such kind of evangelisation.
Come along!
Registration required: contact Ivan, Parish Youth Worker
E: ivancizmarik@rcdow.org.uk
MARCH 2024 – PALM SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 2024 – LENT
JANUARY 2024
CHRISTMAS CONFESSION for YOUTH & CHLIDREN
Invitation to Young People
Christmas Confession for Youth & Children
Friday, Dec 22nd, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
https://youth.rcdow.org.uk/discover/practice-confession/
DECEMBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023
HOUNSLOW SUMMIT
Young people are invited to come along and sign off their academic year with Christ. It’s an evening of food, games and time of prayer in adoration. Aimed at youth 13-18 years old, 7-9pm, at no cost.
We meet in the Parish Centre at 7 pm on Friday 1st September.
For more information contact Ivan, E: ivancizmarik@rcdow.org.uk
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
Sunday 23rd July after 12pm Mass in the Parish Centre!
All young people, especially those who are going to celebrate the World Youth Day in Lisbon, are invited to come along and spend time together with the Elderly and their grandparents.
“Their prayers will protect you, and you will carry in your heart the blessing of that encounter. I ask you, the elderly among us, to accompany by your prayers the young people about to celebrate World Youth Day,” Pope Francis
Check out the link below and leave an appreciation message for the Elderly in our parish our your grandparents. These messages will be presented to the Elderly on Sunday 23rd July.
https://forms.office.com/e/qKgSE4Nz8k
JUNE 2023
‘My Son Carlo’
An evening with Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo.
You are invited to an evening with Antonia Salzano Acutis, the mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will speak about her son’s devotion to the Eucharist, followed by a Q&A, then a time of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led by Bishop Nicholas Hudson.
This is an amazing opportunity for young people and their families to hear first-hand experience about Blessed Carlo as an encouragement in their faith journey.
MAY 2023
APRIL 2023
EASTER CHESS TOURNAMENT
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FEBRUARY 2023
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DECEMBER 2022
Please note that the next Youth Mass will take place on Sunday 18th December, not on Christmas Day 25th December!
After Mass join us in the parish centre for snacks and games.
SPECIAL EVENT – WATCH WORLD CUP FINAL!
Join us for watching the World Cup Final in the parish centre at 3 PM before Youth Mass.