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​What is Anchor Youth Ministry? (Anchor Ames Youth Ministry)

Anchor Youth Ministry is the name of the program for all of St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas 6-12th graders. This includes: Middle School (Small Group Ministry, EDGE) and High School (Life Teen, Small Group Ministry, Confirmation). Anchors are a biblical symbol of hope.  Our program is defined by the dozens of caring adults who lead our programs - the “anchors” who help keep teens secure in their faith.

Anchor came about in 2016 based on the scripture verse from Hebrews 6:19: This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, which reaches into the interior behind the veil.

To learn more about our programs and names we use for our programs, please click on the button below or feel free to reach out to us (Kayla or Zeke) at 515-232-3514. We would be happy to explain about programs we offer and the names we use for them.
Glossary of Youth Ministry Programs
Calendar for 22-23 for Grades 6th-12th

Upcoming Events:

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ICYC Is filling Up!

The Iowa Catholic Youth Conference is an opportunity for Middle school youth to gather together and to grow closer to God, by considering how we are all rooted in our faith, in our parish communities, and in Jesus. NCYC Speaker Dana Catherine leads this fun-filled day of games, song, and service.
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Date: Sunday, March 26th, 2023
Time: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Who: Middle School Youth (grades 6-8) and their parents.
Location: 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Meet at: St. Cecilia Church, 2900 Hoover Ave., Ames, IA, 50010 at 7:30 AM on Sunday, March 26, 2023
Register here!
​Anchor Youth Ministry is the outreach of Saint Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parishes
​for middle school and high school students in the Ames, Iowa area.
  

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  • Home
  • Weekly News/Updates
  • About
    • Leaders
    • Registration
    • Internship Program
    • Contact
  • High School
    • High School Small Group Ministry
    • Life Teen
    • Confirmation
  • Middle School
    • EDGE
    • Middle School Leaders
    • FOAM THUNDER IV: An EDGE Social
    • 6-8 Small Groups
  • Trips and Retreats
    • National Catholic Youth Conference
    • Summer 2023 Trip
    • EDGE Spring 2023 Retreat