St. Luke's Young Adults Ministry | A Christian Young Adults Group Serving Christ Through Catholic Fellowship in California's Central Valley: Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Modesto, Galt, Sacramento, University of the Pacific, CSU Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Delta College

FAQ

Q. What does YAM stand for?
A. Young Adult Ministry.

Q. What is YAM?
A. YAM is a local organization for young Catholics looking to explore social and spiritual opportunities. Our goal is to connect young adults with Christ, His Church, and one another.

Q. Can I join YAM?
A. Of course! YAM is open to anyone between 18 and 40, single or married.

Q. Do I need to be devout?
A. No. We welcome young adults of all levels of devotion, from daily Mass goers to the Christmas and Easter Catholics to those who have not been to church since only God remembers when.

Q. Do I have to be a member of a parish to come to a YAM event?
A. No, you don’t have to be a member of a parish to attend.

Q. Do I have to be Catholic to attend?
A. No. We welcome anyone looking to enhance their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Q. Is there a membership fee for YAM?
A. No, there is no membership fee for YAM. Some events have a small donation or cover to offset costs.

Q. Is it all about the Catholic Church?
A. Although we have many discussions about the Church, we also talk about Jesus Christ, scripture, fellowship, and current events. YAM is about the 3C’s: Christ, Church, and Community.

Q. What kind of activities and events does YAM offer?
A. YAM offers a wide variety of social, service, and spiritual events: Mass, Adoration, prayer, pro-life rallies, retreats, service projects, Bible study, Rosary groups, and a speakers series called “Catholics and Cocktails”. You may choose to attend only social events, or just get involved with the service projects. Come to one activity that peeks your interest, or come to everything.

Q. Where does YAM meet?
A. YAM meets in the Choir Room at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on Tuesdays from 8 (or as soon as Adoration ends) to 9:30pm

Q. I just moved here; how will I meet people through YAM?
A. Just come to one of our events. We are ready and willing to reach out to new people and make lasting friendships. Also, please feel free to bring a friend with you to make you feel more comfortable.

Q. When was YAM founded at St. Luke’s Catholic Church?
A. In 2006.