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 90+ young adult volunteers who desire to serve Christ. Our primary role is to plan and facilitate the six confirmation weekend retreats for the St. Paul the Apostle Confirmation program.
As a ministry, we share the fullness of truth that is found in the Catholic Church with those we encounter. With the Sacraments being apart of our foundation, our ministers allow the Holy Spirit to move within them; sharing Christ's love with all.
Please pray for this ministry as we continue to serve the confirmation youth of St. Paul and as we pursue our ultimate goal: heaven.
We will see you in the Eucharist.
The Cross+Trainers meet every Thursday from August to May at 6:45-9:00pm. 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.