Young Adult Mass
While prayer groups, cookouts, and volunteer opportunities are great ways to help us enhance our spiritual lives (and have a little fun along the way!), it’s the Mass that brings us together more completely as a faith community. After all, “Mass is the most perfect form of prayer!” (Pope Paul VI)
Come and celebrate with us!
St. John the Evangelist—Downtown Indianapolis
Every Sunday
7:00 p.m.
Who will be there?
While all are welcome to attend Mass, St. John’s strongly encourages IUPUI college students, downtown young professionals, and young adults who may be searching for a church or in transition between churches to attend the Sunday night young adult Mass. Feel free to bring a friend!
What should I wear?
Though sweatpants and PJs aren’t really appropriate for Mass (though they might be your favorites for attending class!), we still hope you enjoy a casual and comfortable atmosphere at St. Johns. Most St. John’s young men wear khakis, slacks, or nice jeans (no holes or shorts), dress shoes, and a polo, collared shirt, or nice t-shirt, while most of our young female parishioners choose from dresses, skirts, slacks, or nice jeans (no holes) with blouses or sweaters. Fashion isn’t our priority—we want you to join us in celebrating the Mass no matter what. Just remember: you’re going to see Jesus. Does what you’re wearing to Mass reflect the glory He deserves?
What can I expect?
The St. John’s young adult Mass is celebrated among other students and young professionals just like you. The Mass is coordinated and ministered by other young adult lectors, greeters, and extraordinary ministers so you know you’re among peers (and friends!). The Mass is a reverent and glorifying worship experience infused with the flare and energy of a young adult congregation. With a Mass that keeps the young adult lifestyle in mind, it’s no wonder that most St. John’s college students and young professionals prefer it over any other service. And because Mass is conveniently on Sunday nights, you’ve always got Sunday morning to sleep in a little…
Who should receive Communion?
The Holy Eucharist is the most important of all the sacraments because it is the only one in which we receive the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. It is through the Eucharist that the Church draws her life. Thus, it should be treated with the utmost respect and glorification. Catholics who have made their first Holy Communion are responsible for maintaining good standing with the church prior to receiving the Eucharist at each and every Mass.
At the same time, all non-Catholic visitors and others who haven’t received First Eucharist are invited to approach the altar at Communion with their arms crossed over their chest to receive a special blessing.
Mass at St. John’s
Mass times
5:30 p.m. Saturday Anticipation Mass
8 a.m. Sunday
11 a.m. Sunday
7 p.m. Sunday Young Adult Mass
Holy Days of Obligation
January 1—The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God*
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter—The Solemnity of the Ascension
August 15—The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary*
November 1—The Solemnity of All Saints*
December 8—The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 25—The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
*Whenever January 1 (the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), August 15 (the Solemnity of the Assumption), or November 1 (the Solemnity of All Saints), falls on a Saturday or Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
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