Youth Ministries
Contact Info: James Maurer |
These ministries are focused on our parishes youth from young children to young adults. way to keep up to date on what is going on with the Youth ministry is to check out our Facebook group.
Youth Group
The Youth Group is a program where teens come together to reflect on the Sunday Gospel and apply it to their lives today through group sharing, prayer, games, and friendship. The Youth Group includes 9th to12th grade parishioners who are looking to pray and have fun with other teens who are excited about their faith. Youth Group meets every Sunday night from September through June.
Youth Group Volunteers
Adult Planning Committee for Youth (APC) and Youth Adult Volunteers (YAV)
The Adult Planning Committee (APC) advises the youth minister regarding events for the youth group organization and assists at the weekly meetings. Young adult volunteers (YAV) are usually those who have completed high school and wish to be part of leadership in the Youth Group. APC members include parishioners over the age of 21 who share a desire to assist teens to connect to the Church by creating a joyful environment where they can be with their peers for fun and faith-sharing. YAV are college-age and are part of the Young Adult Group. The APC meets monthly with the youth minister for visioning and planning, assists the youth minister at the weekly Youth Group meetings and helps chaperone larger events. YAV assists on a weekly basis and may also be involved in planning sessions.
Vacation Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) is a week-long summer program staffed by adults and teens who teach the workings of Jesus to children through music, crafts, games and bible discussion. Campers are kindergarten through 5th graders and registration is held in the late spring. Sixth grade campers are called “counselors-in-training” and are part of a specialized program for their age group.
Vacation Bible Camp Volunteers
Adult Volunteers
VBC Adult Volunteers assist the youth minister in preparing the program and with their
hands-on work during the mornings of VBC. The Volunteers have an interest in working
with teens and children in a “camp atmosphere” during the summer. They work with the youth minister during the late spring and early summer and are available during the week of VBC (usually the first week of August).
Teen Volunteers
VBC involves teenagers who serve as counselors who lead small groups of young campers. Youth volunteers are committed to training sessions and to the VBC week. Counselors are in grades 7 through 12.
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group is made up of young Catholics who come together for prayer and fellowship. All young adults between the ages of 18-30 are welcome to be part of this growing group. Young Adults usually meet seasonally throughout the year.
A way to keep up to date on what is going on with the Youth ministry is to check out our Facebook group.
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