Mission Statement: To draw ourselves and those around us closer to Jesus by living a Sacramental life in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and to be empowered by the grace of the Sacraments to witness and share God's love with others.
The Cross+Training Ministry started in 1998 with about 15 volunteers and has grown to what it is today. Through the support and prayers of our community, we have the honor of journeying alongside the confirmation students and meeting Christ within them.
The Cross+Trainers are a group of about 150+ young adult volunteers who simply desire to serve God. We are a diverse group of individuals ranging from recently confirmed to post graduate professional young adults. Our primary role is to plan and facilitate the six confirmation weekend retreats for our St. Paul the Apostle Confirmation program community. We also serve alongside the Youth Ministry program and our Catechetical Student Body with various events & activities. We have had the blessing to have worked with other parishes within our diocese to coordinate events and retreats.
Our mission, both yours and ours, is to serve the Body of Christ. Please continue to pray for us as we continue to pray for you all.
We will see you in the Eucharist.
The Cross+Trainers meet every Thursday from August to May at 6:30-8:45pm. There, we gather to expand our catechesis, theology, and ministry formation. If God is calling you to serve the community of St. Paul the Apostle within this ministry, please contact us at crosstrainingministry@gmail.com. The first year application form can be found in the section to the lower left of this page in the months of June-August. Hope to see you soon and may God bless you.