Saint Philip Catholic Church
113 Second Ave SFranklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-8588
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OUR YOUTHThe youth at St Philip are highly-valued members of our parish. Hence, there are many programs designed to involve children of all ages.
Family Life
Religious Education
Spiritual Life
Service FAMILY LIFENurseryWith the Nursery Program in place, small children can focus on their understanding of Christian life and community in their own environment (the nursery), while allowing parents to focus on their understanding of Christian life and community in their own environment (Mass). The nursery is available until the time that our children can move into the next phase of their Catholic education. All nursery groups are offered at the 8:30 and 11:00 Masses. The nurseries have a paid staff and volunteers are welcome to help. To register for the Nursery program, please contact the Nursery Committee as indicated below. The Nursery Committee meets regularly. Anyone interested in meeting other parents and helping to maintain a safe and enjoyable place for our children is welcome to attend. Nursery 8:30am Contact: nursery8@stphilipcatholicchurch.com The EDGE
WHAT... The EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry for early adolescents in grades 6, 7, and 8. The EDGE is designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents. WHEN... The EDGE Nights occur the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month during the school year from 6:30-8:00pm (dinner included). The EDGE offers middle school youth occasion to put their faith into action through a variety of service projects. Contact: theedge@stphilipcatholicchurch.com CONNECT Senior CYO
WHAT... CONNECT Senior CYO is St. Philip's Catholic Youth Organization Ministry for high school students grades 9-12. CONNECT is an activity based ministry designed to foster fun and friendship through social interactions, faith sharing, community service, retreats, meetings, along with various parish and recreational activities. WHEN... CONNECT meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights of the month from 6:30-8:00pm (dinner included). CONNECT also schedules separate service and social occasions allowing students to put their faith into action. CONNECT encourages participation in various retreats including:
Contact: connect@stphilipcatholicchurch.com 
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCCD EducationCCD Education classes are provided each Sunday September through May. The child's age as of September 30th (the same as the local school system) is the basis for placement in a particular class. Parishioners serve as catechists (teachers). There are three training workshops throughout the year for the teachers. Lunch is provided for students and catechists.
Contact: ccd@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Children’s LiturgyDuring both Sunday Masses, year round, the children from 1st to 4th grade are provided with meaningful Liturgy of the Word on a level they can understand. There is no registration required. Leaders are needed and welcome. Contact: childrenliturgy@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Vacation Church SchoolVCS is held during one week in June. Religious concepts and scripture passages are taught through various activities including drama, art, crafts, and music. Children attending the CCD program up to the 5th grade are invited to attend. VCS needs volunteer teachers. In addition, 6th grade students and older are invited to participate as teacher assistants. Contact: vcs@stphilipcatholicchurch.com High Schoolers for HimSt. Philip's High Schoolers for Him program is an opportunity for all 9th through 12th graders to meet in fellowship each week and grow in their Catholic faith. We meet each Sunday during the school year immediately after the 11:00 Mass. Typical activities include, Scripture study, visiting speakers, student lead lessons and musical worship. Lunch is provided and class dismisses at 2:00 p.m. Join us to advance your Catholic education in a fun, relaxed, teen friendly atmosphere. Contact: highschoolers@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Teen Bible StudyTeen Bible Study is held weekly on Wednesdays evenings and all teens are invited to attend. Each class is a structured study using a six-week study guide of various Books of the Bible. We meet at 6:30-8pm in Meeting Room 105 just across from the parish office. Ignorance of the Bible, is ignorance of Christ - St. Jerome Contact: tbs@stphilipcatholicchurch.com
SPIRITUAL LIFEYouth Choir - Sunday 11:00 MassSingers and instrumentalists lead the congregation in song to enhance the liturgy at the 11:00 Mass. Rehearsals are held prior to Mass. Contact: youthchoir@stphilipcatholicchurch.com SEARCHSEARCH is a concentrated living weekend experience available to high school juniors and seniors. It is a search for Jesus' love in our lives andhow we can spread His love to others. Participants form a bond with one another as they experience Christ's love. Applications and further information are available in the parish office through the Sr. CYO chair and online at www.cyonashville.com. Contact: search@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Mission FieldThe Mission Field is a Christ centered retreat for all young Catholic men of high school age. On the retreat, we gather for a weekend of spiritual growth, share knowledge of our faith and share the brotherhood of many parts one body (Romans 12). The retreat allows you an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ and reconfirm your life to the Lord. The weekend also offers you the opportunity to relax, have fun with new and old friends, and enjoy God's gift of the great outdoors. Some of the activities include camping, hiking, fishing, volleyball, and archery just to name a few. The Mission Field retreat is held once a year in the fall. If you are ready for your mission, learn more about your faith, and have great fun doing it, please contact us! View Tennessean article on Mission Field. Contact: Frank Cash, 615-347-1231 or missionfield@stphilipcatholicchurch.com
SERVICEAltar ServersPerforms the important service of assisting the celebrant during the Mass. Altar Servers must be in 5th grade or older. Training occurs in the Fall. Contact: altarservers@stphilipcatholicchurch.com CCD SupportStudent aides assist teachers throughout the year (must be at least in the 6th grade). General helpers provide assistance on Sunday mornings or during the week in the CCD office. The support committee provides food preparation during various functions throughout the year, including teacher appreciation, as well as preparing the meal and clean up for the High Schoolers for Him program. Child care volunteers help out during several of the workshops and meetings. Contact: ccdsupport@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Vacation Church School Aides6th grade students and older are invited to participate as teacher assistants. VCS is held during one week in June. Religious concepts and scripture passages are taught through various activities including drama, art, crafts, and music. Contact: vcs@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Mission TripEach summer upcoming freshmen through graduated seniors in high school travel to other cities for a weeklong service project. Teens from parishes across the country are brought together in projects ranging from household repairs to painting and nursery assistance. The mission trip is not only about service. Leaders encourage youth to grow in their faith and fellowship with members of their own parish as well as other parishes. Youth are expected to participate in fund-raising events throughout the year, including the pasta dinner, coffee house and others. View article from the Harold Bulletin on the 2006 Mission Trip. Contact: missiontrip@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Safe HavenOn a monthly basis, two families from the parish provide and serve the five families who are residents of the family shelter, Safe Haven in Nashville. This is the only family shelter in the area and provides life skills classes including budgeting, child care skills, etc. The residents are taught independence, and are required to be employed or seeking employment and the children attend school. This is a great opportunity to involve the whole family and introduce stewardship to your children. Contact: safehaven@stphilipcatholicchurch.com Nursing Home MinistryThe Nursing Home Ministry works with residents in local nursing and convalescent homes in Franklin. If you and your children has a special love for the elderly and would like to ease some of their loneliness, this ministry is for you. Contact: nursinghome@stphilipcatholicchurch.com
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