Youth Ministry

About Youth Ministry Confirmation Prep Forms
Junior High Ministry Mission Trip Photos
High School Ministry News & Events Links

“What is needed today is a Church which knows how to respond to the expectations of young people.  Jesus wants to enter into dialogue with them and, through his body which is the Church, to propose the possibility of a choice which will require a commitment of their lives.  As Jesus with the disciples on Emmaus, so the Church must become today the traveling companion of young people…” 

(Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day 1995, Philippines)

 

About Youth Ministry     Top

St. Benedict’s Youth Ministry welcomes the challenge of walking with our youth on their spiritual journeys.  We seek to assist families in developing the total personal and spiritual growth of the junior high and high school youth of the parish.  Formation, service, and social opportunities and experiences are provided in which youth examine the meaning of being Catholic; reflect on the gospel message of Jesus Christ; come together to share thoughts, emotions, and ideas; connect with youth in the parish and in neighboring communities; and gain an understanding of stewardship through use of their time and talents.  These opportunities seek to draw youth to responsible participation in the greater mission, life, and work of the faith community and to empower them to become disciples of Jesus Christ.

 

Junior High Ministry    Top

The Junior High program meets on Monday nights from 6:30-8:00p.m. in the Youth Room.  (Click here for current calendar).  We welcome all 7th & 8th grade students—Guests are always welcome!

Formation nights consist of large group presentations, games, and prayer experiences mixed with small group faith sharing. 

Ongoing social and service opportunities are planned throughout the year. (See News & Events for details). 

 

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The High School program meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. (Click here for current calendar). We welcome all 9th & 10th grade students—Guests are always welcome!

Through our time together we hope to grow in faith and understanding of what it means to be Catholic and to live a Catholic/Sacramental life. 

Ongoing social and service opportunities for all high school teens are planned throughout the year. (See News & Events for details)

 

Confirmation Prep     Top

“…Confirmed by the gift of the Spirit, that they give witness to Christ by lives built on faith and love…” 

General Intercession from the Rite of Confirmation 

As the final sacrament of initiation, Confirmation welcomes us and deepens our belonging to our faith community; deepens our relationship to God, as Creator, Redeemer, and Spirit; and strengthens us as disciples.  The Confirmation program at St. Benedict’s is offered to teens in their junior year of high school.  Older teens and adults can prepare for Confirmation through the RCIA process.   

Our preparation for Confirmation will include the following components:

Click here to see the current calendar.  For more information on Confirmation and the Confirmation program, please contact Krissie Koll.

Click here to see the current confirmation photos.

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Ready for an exciting challenge?  How about joining us next summer for a week of fun & service?  Each year a group of teens and adults from St. Benedict’s travel to another city to participate in a summer mission trip.  Once there, the participants engage in all manner of challenging experiences—we paint homes, make minor home repairs, assist in summer day care programs, and engage in various community activities.  The evenings are filled with fun and engaging programs and activities.  Come with us this summer and we promise… you will never be the same! 

In 2007, we will have 2 mission trips.  From June 24-29 we will travel to Chicago and from July 21-29 we will work with Habitat for Humanity in Slidell, LA.   Please contact Krissie for more information.

Mission Trip Web Page - Click here for trip updates

 

News & Events     Top

For information on our exciting social and service events click on the Youth Ministry Newsletter links below or the parish bulletin

 

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Check out the cool youth ministry web-sites below!  Find more good links on the parish’s main Links page. 

National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry 

Omega Rock   A web based Christian radio for Catholic high school and college students.  Tune it in! 

The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

Outside da Box Ministries

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