YOUTH MINISTRY

(Laity Commission)

Youth Minister - Jim Niedzielski - 878-8092

TOTAL YOUTH MINISTRY
Our parish youth ministry is about building S.U.C.C.E.S.S. as we implement the components of Social, Understanding & Healing, Communication, Cathechesis, Empowerment, Spiritual, and Service. We are active in our parish, community, and the broader Church. Our ministry includes regular group gatherings and re- treats as detailed below, family events, interparish activities, and social events. There is no membership or attendance requirements. Parish youth and their friends are welcome to participate at any level they are comfortable with which may include attending one, many, or all activities.

JR. HIGH MINISTRY
2nd & 4th Tues. 6:30-8 30pm - St. Francis Hall
The JH ministry is open to all parish youth and friends in grades 6-8. Jr. High Ministry nights are full of activities tapping into the creative energy and imagination of the junior high adolescent. With a Catholic Christian perspective, we focus on issues of their times - school, family, self-image, peer relationships, and faith. We strive to meet their needs for affirmation, love, encourage ment, challenge, and acceptance. Format includes: prayer, get to-know-you mixers, active learning experiences, free recreation, Scripture application and commitment. Parents play a key role in the success of this ministry, volunteering to assist with 3 events per program year.

SENIOR HIGH MINISTRY
Every Wed. 7:00-9:OOpm SFH - Frank's Place
The senior high, L.I.F.E. Community (Living In Faith Experiences) is open to all parish youth and friends in grades 9-12. We offer a welcoming and accepting evironment rooted in our Catholic Christian heritage. LO a: is a place to learn the call to live in Christian community for a lifetime. Format includes: 1st Wed. In home Bible study, 2nd Wed. - Service Project, 3rd Wed. - Issues facing teens today, 4th Wed. - Games and social.