Mission Statement
Our Catholic Community invites all youth to have fun, To 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, Leadership Development, Justice & Service, Pastoral Care,
and Prayer & Worship.
PERMISSION FORMS:
Youth Ministry Summer Opportunities 2010
Fishing & Picnic with Providence Nursing Home
Our Lady of the Lake Youth Ministry
August 11, 2010 10:30-2:00 pm
Dutton Park, Holland, MI
Bring fruit or treats for dessert
FREE
Friends are welcome
Unity Christian Concert in Muskegon
Saturday, August 14, 2010
5:00-11:00 pm
$15
Bring a blanket, water bottle and snacks
September Youth Mass
Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Our Lady of the Lake Church
Music, Lectors, Cross Bearer, Ushers,
Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters Needed:
Come share your gifts and talents
High School Leadership:
Sunday, September 12, 2010
12:30-2:00 pm
Rooms AB
2010-2011 Retreat Dates:
Deanery Youth Rally : “Tell the World”
October 23 (MS) & 24(HS), 2010
@ St. Mary’s in Spring Lake, MI
Luke 18: “Groovin’ with God”
November 19, 20, 21, 2010
@ Corpus Christi Center
7th Grade Retreat:
February 12, 2011
@ Aquinas College
8th Grade Retreat:
February 19 & 20, 2011
@ Camp Geneva
Diocesan Youth Conference:
February 26, 2011
@ Cathedral Square in Grand Rapids, MI
9th Grade: March 19 & 20, 2011
@ Camp Geneva
Adult Volunteers:
Adult volunteers are needed to assist with the youth ministry programs. A background check will need to be processed and the Protecting God’s Children’s coarse will need to be completed. Please register on line for a class at www.virtus.org
Evangelization and Relational Outreach
Weekly, youth (grades 6-12) gather for activities and catechesis, which promote active growth in personal faith. Classes are held on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Corpus Christi Center and Sunday evenings at Our Lady of the Lake. We also provide monthly a monthly Youth led Mass, service opportunities, social activities and more.
Sacramental Preparation:
Confirmation Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a one-year program during 8th grade, which offers young people the opportunity to explore their faith and their commitment to the Church community in a deeper way. All ninth - 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.
Spiritual Opportunities:
Our Lady of the Lake celebrates a youth led mass the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 am. Young people are encouraged to take part in all lay ministries- Lector, commentator, music, children’s liturgy, Eucharistic Ministry, cross bearer, greeter and gift bearer. Youth are also invited to assist in faith formation classes, Vacation Bible School and Sacramental Programs.
Service Opportunities:
Monthly service opportunities take place at church, school and in the community. We encourage youth to take part in these opportunities that are being offered. Find a place where you can use the gifts that were given to you.
Workcamp: Our Lady of the Lake offers an annual workcamp experience. Youth need to register the beginning of October to take part in monthly fundraising and fellowship opportunities. Current 8th graders thru 12th grade are invited to join us with YOUTHWORKS this July 11-17 in St. Louis, Missouri. The total cost for the workcamp trip is $600 per student.
Social Activities:
Young people of our community have the genuine need to build community with their peers and adult mentors. Some of the up-coming social activities of our Church include: Painting our youth room; Saugatuck Dune Ride; Family Hay Ride at Tuesinks Farm; Broom Ball; Craig’s Cruiser Lock-In; Reliable Sports Billiard Night; Lost City mini golf and lazar tag.
DYMO Camp: Check www.dymo.org now for summer experience
of your life time this June 13-19, 2010
Discover your values. Learn more about your faith. Find new sides of yourself to express. Relax. Grow. Build new and lasting friendships. Enjoy yourself. Experience a week in a wonderful woodland environment with other young people like you.