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Youth Group — St. Philip Neri Catholic Church

Youth Group

Faith, Friendship & Fun

Growing in Faith Together

Our Youth Group is a place where children and teenagers from the parish and wider Smethwick community come together to build friendships, ask big questions, and grow in their faith. Every session is led by DBS checked volunteers in a safe, welcoming space.

MeetsFridays, 6:30–8:00pm
LocationParish Hall
Ages8–17
CostFree to join

Age Groups

Sessions run in parallel so every young person finds a group suited to their age.

Ages 8–11

Juniors

Games, crafts and simple Bible stories that introduce younger children to their faith in a fun, welcoming setting.

Ages 12–17

Seniors

Discussion-led sessions on faith and life, service projects, and trips that help teenagers grow in confidence and community.

What We Get Up To

Games & Socials

Team games, quiz nights and social evenings that build friendships across the parish.

Faith & Discussion

Guided conversations about scripture, the sacraments and everyday questions of faith.

Service Projects

Food bank collections, care home visits and community clean-ups that put faith into action.

Trips & Retreats

Day trips and an annual residential retreat, run alongside the wider Archdiocese youth programme.

Upcoming Events

  1. 5 Sep 2026

    Welcome Back Games Night

    Kick off the new term with pizza, games and a chance to meet new members.

  2. 19 Sep 2026

    Food Bank Collection

    Sorting and packing donations for the Smethwick food bank after the 6:30pm session.

  3. 10 Oct 2026

    Quiz Night Fundraiser

    Family quiz night in the parish hall to raise funds for the autumn retreat.

Common Questions

No. Young people of any background or none are welcome. We simply ask that everyone respects the group’s Catholic ethos.

Come Along Any Friday

New members are always welcome, no need to book ahead. If you have questions first, our leaders are happy to help.