Youth

Taking the Next Step

Welcome to SPY

St. Peter's Youth (SPY) is a place where middle school and high school students (grades 6 - 12) can build friendships, grow in faith, serve others, and have fun together. Whether you're brand new or have been part of the group for years, there's a place for you here.

Throughout the year, SPY gathers for games, discussions, service projects, prayer, and opportunities to explore what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Every gathering is designed to help youth connect with one another, ask meaningful questions, and develop a faith that is their own.

Weekly Gatherings

Sundays | 5:00-6:00 PM

SPY meets most Sunday evenings throughout the school year. Each gathering includes a mix of fun, conversation, and faith formation, all packed into one hour.

A typical evening includes:

  • Games and community-building activities
  • Discussions centered around monthly themes
  • Opportunities to ask questions and share perspectives
  • Prayer and a blessing for the week ahead

Be sure to check the current semester calendar for exact dates, themes, and holiday adjustments.

Location: SPY HQ

Located at the end of the Sunday School hallway. For arrival and pickup, youth may use the side entrance closest to the parking lot facing Ladue Road.

Health Forms and Registration

To help provide a safe environment for all participants, families should complete and submit the current release/health form at the beginning of the program year.

Forms may be:

  • Emailed to youth ministry staff
  • Brought to a Sunday gathering

Up-to-date contact information for parents and guardians is also appreciated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend SPY?

SPY is open to middle school and high school youth.

Do I have to come every week?

Not at all. While regular participation helps build community, students are welcome whenever their schedules allow.

What should I bring?

Just yourself. Occasionally there may be special activities or events that require additional items, and those details will be shared in advance.

Can I bring a friend?

Absolutely. Friends are always welcome.

Meet Our Minister

Confirmation

Confirmation is available for youth in 8th grade and older who have not yet been confirmed.

This experience helps students:

  • Explore and claim their faith for themselves
  • Deepen their understanding of Christian discipleship
  • Grow as leaders and servants within the church
  • Build lasting relationships with peers and mentors

Participation is a chance to ask questions, learn more about the Episcopal tradition, and discover what it means to follow Jesus in daily life.

Confirmation Registration

Requirements

As for the requirements for the confirmands, the first big ones are Confirmation Classes, Children's Chapel, and assisting at the Sunday morning worship service. Each of those takes place on Sunday morning and will be done by noon. The Sunday morning movement for the Confirmand will look like class from 9 - 10:15 am, Children's Chapel from 10:15 - 10:25 am and then assisting in the service from 10:30 - 11:30 am.  The only requirement that is not on Sunday morning is Shrove Tuesday.   More information on all of this is immediately below!  (Perfect attendance is not necessary to be Confirmed)

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes are broken up into 6 classes with a session being taught in both the Fall and Spring, that way students who are athletes can participate in their off season. The Confirmand is only required to attend one session.  Each class session will be Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:15 am, in the confirmation classroom.  

Children's Chapel

At 10:15, we will go from the Confirmation Classroom up to Children's Chapel where the Confirmands will be helping with the service!  The Confirmands will be doing readings and helping with activities for the children to better understand the story. 

Service on Sunday Mornings

It is my hope that each confirmand will begin assisting in the service on Sunday mornings as well. Whether that be by Ushering (handing out bulletins and collecting the offering), Lectoring (reading the scripture to the congregation) or Acolyting (helping with the liturgical movements on Sunday morning).  These are all things we will go over and practice in Confirmation class itself. The Sunday morning movement for the Confirmand will look like class from 9 - 10:15 am, Children's Chapel from 10:15 - 10:25 am and then assisting in the service from 10:30 - 11:30 am. 

The other date to put in the calendar ASAP is Shrove Tuesday, February 9, 2027.  That evening the youth host the Pancake Supper for the whole church, and the confirmands are an essential part of serving the community that evening. Please plan on having the youth be there that evening to help set up and serve! Set up starts at 5 pm and we wrap the evening up by 7:30 pm. 

If you have questions about the dates of classes, how to sign up, or need any more information on Confirmation, email Zack at . 

Confirmation instruction for adults is also available!