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 Mass:
Generally the first Sunday of the month @ 11:00 am
Our Lady of the Lake Church
Middle and High School Youth are invited to be involved: Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Music, Lectors, Cross Bearers, Ushers
High School Leadership:
Generally we meet the first Sunday of the month following the Youth Mass.
12:30-2:00 pm: Plan, prepare and take leadership in all youth programs.
2011-2012 Retreat Dates:
“Chastity Force” Conference at Our Lady of the Lake October 30, 2011
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat @ Camp Geneva November 12-13, 2011
National Catholic Conference @ Indianapolis, IL November 17-19, 2011
7th Grade Confirmation Retreat @ Aquinas College December 3, 2011
HS Youth Rally @ 3 Mile Project in Walker January 15, 2011
HS March for Life @ Washington, D.C. January 22-25, 2011
MS Youth Rally @ 3 Mile Project in Walker February 4, 2011
MS Luke 18 Retreat @ Corpus Christi Center March 23-25, 2011
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 17-23, 2011 at Adirondack Mountains, New York. 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 12-18, 2011
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.