Our Catholic Community invites all youth to have fun, to Youth Ministry
celebrate their identity, to know God, and come together to better the
world.
High School (grades 9-12) and Middle School (grades 6-8) Youth Ministry
is our Church community's response to meeting the needs of young people
and inviting them to participate in the life and work of our community.
Youth Ministry focuses on these eight components: Advocacy, Catechesis,
Community Life, Evangelization, Guidance, Justice & Service,
Enablement, and Prayer & Worship.
Summer 2009
Spiritual
Social:
St. Francis de Sales Church 7-8:30 pm @ 195 W. 13th Street
No cost ~ Please bring canned food item(s) for the food pantry.
July 24, July 31 and August 14, 2009.
RSVP to Mary Murphy 399-1062 x 113 or mmurphy@ oll.org
Service:
Weekly, youth and young adults (grades 9-12 and up) gather for activities and catechesis, which promote active growth in personal faith. Classes are held on Sundays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Corpus Christi Center. Wednesday night offers the choice of a Closer Look Group for those 10-12th graders wishing to look more deeply into Youth Group Catechesis topics.
An annual gathering of High School students in the Diocese of Grand Rapids sponsored by the students of Aquinas College.
A week long summer camp experience focused on the spiritual growth of High School youth. There are opportunities for creative liturgies, leadership development and outdoor activities.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a one-year program, which offers young people the opportunity to explore their faith and their commitment to the Church community in a deeper way. All tenth - twelfth graders are eligible. Candidates participate in formal classes as well as service work and an overnight retreat experience. The Sacrament of Confirmation is offered each spring to candidates who have completed preparation. Young people desiring to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist or Reconciliation can contact the Parish Office.
Confirmation candidates are required to complete the Faith Alive Series before receiving Confirmation.
Young people are encouraged to take part in all lay ministries - as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Crossbearers, Greeters and Gift Bearers.
Retreat Experiences - Opportunities to participate are offered for Middle School and High School students.
High School students travel as a group out of state for a week of serving the poor by repairing homes. This experience helps to build community among teens as well as to encourage service as a life long obligation. Informational meetings are held in February.
Young people of our community have the genuine need to build
community with their peers and adults. Some of the activities
sponsored by the Church include:
Cedar Point trip Canoe trip
Skiing Movie Night
30-hour famine Lock-in
Are important to the services of our Youth Ministry Program. Adults are needed to assist teens by working on various activities during the year.
