Youth

We empower youth to be fully alive in a life of love in Jesus.

We provide an inclusive community that grows spiritually through fun, friendship, and service. Our community offers an opportunity for young adults in grades 7–12 to meet new friends and enjoy the company of old friends in a safe environment while growing in their faith through participation in Youth Group, Confirmation, Sunday School, Mission Trips, and Retreats.

We believe in engaging our youth in all aspects of our worship and outreach to our community.

Spotlight: Reflecting on Youth Mission Trip 2025

“De Virginia a Puerto Rico: Una Misión de Fe y Comunidad”

“From Virginia to Puerto Rico: A Mission of Faith and Community”

June 16–22, a group of 19 Holy Comforter youth and adults traveled to Puerto Rico, seeking to serve and work in the way that Christ taught us; to be connected to the Body of Christ in new places, and to find out what that means. Check out this video produced by the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico! If you don’t speak the language, we hope the sentiment is clear.

Register for Youth Activities! All parents of youth 7th–12th grade—please register below to receive notifications and to allow us to plan activities for the upcoming church year (even if your youth has been active in Youth Ministries in previous years). The form allows you to register your youth for multiple offerings like Sunday School, Youth Group, Confirmation, Reading Team, Mission Trip, and Beach Trip.

If you would like us to include other offerings or you have suggestions on how we can help foster fellowship or provide support to your youth in any way, please contact Denis McMullan.

Youth Sunday School

We endeavor to inspire our youth through example and study to be intentional in their worship of Christ, in a safe, supportive, small-group setting every Sunday from 10:35 to 11:30 a.m. All youth are welcome. Questions? Please contact Denis McMullan..

Middle School meets in the old library (1st floor)
High School meets in McGill Hall (2nd floor)

Middle School students follow The Teen Compass: Wellness Curriculum and The Story: Teen Edition Curriculum. We alternate curriculum each year to ensure all students have the opportunity to experience each one.

The Teen Compass: Wellness Curriculum provides an opportunity for teens to privately reflect on the way they are living in eight areas of wellness: Spirituality, Stress Resilience, Relationships, Rest and Play, Handling Emotions, Organization, School and Work, and Care for the Body. The youth will create faith and wellness goals for themselves and be encouraged to make the connection between their faith and the decisions they are making each day.

The Story: Teen Curriculum allows the Bible stories, poems, and teachings to come together in a single, compelling experience. The Story Teen edition sweeps you into the unfolding progression of the Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. And like any story, it is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption. The accompanying DVD helps teens understand The Story more clearly through experiential leaning.

High School students follow the GROW Curriculum that helps develop four spiritual habits in older youth: spending time with God, spending time with others, knowing and using your gifts, and sharing your story. The curriculum is designed to encourage our students to grow in their faith and as young adults.

Youth Group

Our middle and high school youth meet one Sunday evening each month during the school year. These gatherings focus on fun, friendship, and community outreach.

Key Activities Throughout the Year

Fellowship: Kick-off events, movie nights, bowling, snow tubing, and more.
Community Service: Preparing and serving meals for a women's shelter in Washington, D.C.
Monthly Outreach: Every second Sunday, youth help prepare and deliver meals to our unhoused neighbors in Fairfax County.

Leadership & Worship

Weekly Roles: Youth serve as regular readers and take active leadership roles during Sunday worship.
Youth-Led Worship Service: Once a year, our youth lead the entire Sunday worship service, from leading prayers to preaching the sermon.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long Christian-based summer camp for parish children and the greater community. Each year, Hogwart’s Vacation Bible School is based upon one of books in the Harry Potter series.

This year, Hogwarts Vacation Bible School took place June 22–26. A Diagon Alley Hogwart’s VBS Preview will take place in lieu of Sunday School on Sunday, April 19.

A large number of adult and teenage volunteers are needed to work as group leaders during the camp and for materials and prop creation in the months leading up to the camp. This is an outreach project for the entire parish.