About us

Who are the Cross+Trainers?

The Cross+Trainers are a group of young adults ranging from Confirmed high school seniors to post-college young adults who serve the parish community of St. Paul the Apostle in Chino Hills, California through a presentation of dynamic retreats for youth. Our primary ministry focus is discipleship. We recognize that we cannot expect to be effective in ministry unless we have first invested all of ourselves into our own personal formation in prayer, regular participation in the Sacraments, catechesis, meditation on Scriptures, and in keeping our brothers and sisters in the ministry accountable to Christ's call to discipleship. Thus, our apostolate, or duty in giving back to the Church, is through the retreats that we staff and facilitate.

What do the Cross+Trainers do?

The formation & retreat season for the Cross+Trainers begins in August and runs all the way through May. We meet every Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm in Maher Hall. Our meeting topics vary on a weekly basis, covering catechesis, apologetics, practical ministry skills, teambuilding skills, and prayer. Through these meetings and our individual investment in our personal spiritual lives, we are able to serve the youth of our parish through retreats. We organize, staff, and facilitate several weekend retreats and one-day retreats during the year.

If you are interested in joining the ministry or checking out what we do, don't hesitate to send us an email at crosstrainingministry@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to drop in on a meeting!!