The St. Jude Parish Youth Ministry program attempts to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of all middle and high school youth.  Our Faith Formation Director and Coordinator offer regular events for both age groups in a relaxed, fun and engaging manner. 

Students are encouraged to have regular involvement in our parish weekend liturgies through the ministries of youth choir, lector, Eucharistic minister or hospitality minister. 

The Cedar Rapids Youth Ministers group also offers retreats and activities for grades 6-12. Typically, our parish takes a small group of high school youth to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) every other year (odd-numbered years.) Announcements of upcoming events are posted in the parish bulletin, provided at Wednesday night faith formation classes, and to LaSalle Middle School, and Xavier High School .