Fr. Joe Culotta, V.C. Pastor | Fr. Pachomius Alvarado-Garcia, OSB Associate Pastor | Fr. Patrick P. Cullen In Residence
Deacon G. Neal Kay, MD Permanent Deacon
2 Xavier Circle Birmingham, AL 35213 Phone: 205-871-1153
SFX YOUTH MINISTRY
Welcome!
We’re thrilled to have a vibrant and growing community of middle and high school students involved in our youth ministry! This semester, our middle and high school groups meet on alternating Sunday evenings from 6:00–7:30 PM in the youth room, located on the lower level of the parish hall.
To stay connected, join our Flocknote Youth Ministry email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. Our monthly newsletter will keep you informed of important dates, reminders, and permission forms. You can also follow us on Instagram for the latest updates!
For questions or to contact our Youth Minister, Elijah, please email him at youthministry@sfxbirmingham.com. You may also reach him by phone at 205-803-5402, though email typically receives a quicker response.
If you’re interested in donating meals, please email Elijah. To join our Core Team and mentor students on an ongoing basis, see below for more information.
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SFX Lock-In | April 11-12, 2025
To participate in any off-campus youth ministry events, each student must submit a parental consent waiver, as required by diocesan policy.
Please ensure both forms are completed for all students attending
Sign up now for the upcoming Lock-in event! The cost is $85 per student, which covers all activities and a T-shirt. Please be sure to complete your registration by March 27th to ensure you receive the correct T-shirt size. Don’t miss out on this exciting event—reserve your spot today!
Life Teen Camps Summer 2025
We are excited to attend Life Teen Summer Camp again this year! If your student would like to go, please email Elijah directly at youthministry@sfxbirmingham.com. Pending availability, you will receive an email with a registration code.
Please register only after you are certain you’d like to pay for a spot.
Camp Dates & Location:
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Location: Life Teen Hidden Lake, 830 Hidden Lake Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
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Middle School Camp (Edge): June 23-28, 2025
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High School Camp: July 7-12, 2025
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February 23rd: Last day to request a registration code, we must drop unused spots that week.
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March 30th: Last day to submit scholarship applications
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April 13th: Last day to pay
Who Can Attend?
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Middle School Camp (Edge): Open to students currently in 6th through outgoing 8th grade (rising 9th graders).
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High School Camp: Open to rising 9th graders through 12th grade (outgoing 8th-12th graders).
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These camp weeks are designated for all parishes in the Birmingham Diocese. We will travel by chartered bus along with other parishes.โโโโ
Payment
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Cost: $700 per student
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$100 deposit (No scholarship assistance available)
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$525 camp fee (scholarship assistance available)
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$75 transportation fee (scholarship assistance available)
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Payment Deadline: April 13
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Payments should be made directly to the church via Venmo.
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Once you have received an code from Elijah click the button below to register
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Scholarship Assistance
Scholarships cannot cover the $100 deposit but are available to help cover the $525 camp fee and $75 transportation cost. If you need assistance, please complete the scholarship application form below and email it to finance@sfxbirmingham.com.
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Volunteer with Youth!
Welcome to our Youth Ministry volunteer information center! If you're interested in making a difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you—reach out by email at youthministry@sfxbirmingham.org or by phone at (205) 803-5402. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join us. Don’t worry if you’re not a theology expert; the only requirements are a heart for Jesus and a desire to guide our youth in their faith journey.
We invite you to try it out for an evening to see if our ministry is a good fit for you. After that, diocesan requirements include completing a background check and safety training through VIRTUS, which you can access here. This certification lasts three years and applies across parishes in the Diocese of Birmingham and most dioceses throughout the U.S.
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