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Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministries

The Diocese of Missouri offers many Christian formation programs for children, youth and young adults. We also offer resources, workshops and support for those leading ministries on the parish level.

We generally consider the following ages when identifying groups:

  • Children: through age 13
  • Youth: ages 13-18
  • Young Adult: ages 18-30

We encourage you to explore the topics below and the ministries listed in the menu to the right for programs and resources.

Baptism

Holy Baptism is the full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body, the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. (BCP, p. 298)

All people of any age are welcome to be baptized in the Episcopal Church. Please contact us or your local parish if you are interested in this sacrament.


Download the Diocesan Record of Baptism & Confirmation
(print; add your info; return to Jillian Smith)

Christian Formation

Parishes throughout the diocese offer formation programs for children, youth and young adults. The diocese offers formation workshops for leaders in those parishes. Please watch our diocesan communications for learning opportunities.


Formation Resources:

  • The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation
  • Building Faith
    Blog to equip and inspire churches and individuals for the ministry of Christian education and faith formation
  • Rows of Sharon
    Blog by Sharon Ely Pearson offering resources and advice for lay leaders
  • Forma
    A network for Christian formation in the Episcopal Church
  • Lesson Plans that Work
    Free lessons for young children, older children and adults from The Episcopal Church.
  • Back to School Blessings and Prayers
    Download this handout to use at church or at home for the beginning of the new school year.

If you have a resource you would like listed here, please contact communications director Janis Greenbaum.

Confirmation

Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.

Each parish conducts their own confirmation classes. Bishop Deon Johnson conducts the sacrament of confirmation during regular parish visits and at annual diocesan confirmation services.

Some special circumstances are considered during the pandemic. Please contact Jillian Smith in the Bishop's Office to make arrangements for the sacrament of confirmation.

Download the Diocesan Record of Confirmation
(print; add your info; return to Jillian Smith)

Youth Ministry

The main role of Youth Ministry on the diocesan level is to support parishes in their individual ongoing Youth Ministry programs. We aim to help create a network of youth and youth workers and a feeling of community within the diocese. Throughout the year, the diocese hosts and promotes events for youth with the goal of strengthening the relationships of youth across the diocese.

We are aided in this work by the Diocesan Youth Advisory Council (DYAC), a group of youth from across the Diocese who assist with planning and publicizing diocesan youth events, and work with the Canon for Christian Formation to create a vision for diocesan youth ministry.

To keep up with DioMo Youth and upcoming opportunities, join the Facebook Group "DioMo Youth".

Young Adult Ministries

Young adults (ages 18-30) are vital to the life of our church! All of our parishes welcome young adults to be a part of their communities and The Diocese of Missouri offers additional ways for young adults to engage in our church and our community.

Rockwell House is the Episcopal Campus Ministry in St. Louis. This home away from home allows college students to grow in faith and friendship.

Deaconess Anne House is the St. Louis branch of the Episcopal Service Corps, a national network that offers young adults a service year experience of living in intentional Christian community.


Learn more about Rockwell House Deaconess Anne House by clicking the links on the right side of this page.




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We believe in a loving, life-giving and liberating God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe God loves you -- no exceptions!

We invite you to be a part of our faith journey.

The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson is the leader of our diocese. He was elected as our bishop on Nov. 23, 2019, and ordained on June 13, 2020, at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.

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Approximately 10,000 people throughout Eastern and Central Missouri find their faith home with us. About three-quarters of our members are in the metro St. Louis area, but our diocese reaches much farther than St. Louis. You will find more than 40 Episcopal churches, missions and faith communities as far north as Kirksville, as far west as Columbia, and as far south as Poplar Bluff (and many points in between).

If you are looking for a church home or a just a faith community to visit, we invite you to explore The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

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