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"Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example to the faithful in speech, in conduct, in charity, in faith, in chastity." (1 Timothy 4:12)
Youth Ministry at St. Louis is based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. The goals of our ministry to youth are:
1. Call young people to be disciples of Jesus Christ. 2. Draw young people into the life, work, and mission of the faith community. 3. Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of young people.
The Life Teen Model LIFE TEEN follows the Church's mandate to make Jesus Christ the center of everything we do. The LIFE TEEN program is centered on the Sunday Eucharist. It begins each week with a teen Mass followed immediately by a LIFE Night for high school teens where issues are raised and teachings are covered, but primarily teens are led to a deeper relationship with Christ and challenged to live out the responsibilities of their faith journeys. LIFE TEEN also offers LIFE houses; weekly home-based bible study groups, retreats, campus outreach and mission trips.
Our middle school teens also use the LIFE TEEN resources. Our ministry with 6th-7th grade students offers once a week catechesis and fellowship along with retreats and social outings.
The sacrament of Confirmation is offered beginning in the 8th grade year. This program offers the candidates the opportunities to engage in the LIFE TEEN Mass, LIFE houses for bible study and prayer, catechesis involving sponsors and parents and 5 group gatherings for full-day catechesis on the 4 pillars of the Church. During the preparation for the sacrament, candidates will also retreat and have opportunities for service and outreach through projects and mission trips.
Our ministry to youth at St. Louis also offers crisis and at-risk outreach, training for teens in leadership skills and peer ministry, involvement in established outreach ministries within our faith community along with representation on parish vision committee's both at the parish level and at the youth ministry level.
Scan through the different links and see what you think. We offer tons of different experiences to awaken and challenge you spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Youth Ministry at St. Louis strives to meet you where you are at– challenge you to step out farther – and celebrates your very presence in our community! We are excited to meet you and to welcome you into the teen family here in our parish. |
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In the multitude of counselors there is safety - Proverbs xi. 14 |
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Youth Ministry— Kim Perez 303-666-7662 x15 |
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YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS
Mexican Dinner On Saturday, April 19th we will have our last Mexican Dinner Fund-raiser for World Youth Day. Dinner will begin at 6 pm in Benedict Hall and we will have margaritas too! Middle School Fun Night Mark your calendar now for Friday, April 25th from 7-9pm at Sacred Heart of Mary on South Boulder Road. We have the gym there to play Lights Out Dodge Ball. It will be middle school vs. high school so bring your ‘A game.’ There is a small cost of $5 per person. Permission slips will go home this week. Confirmation Date The date for Confirmation will be Thursday, April 24th at 7 pm. with Msgr. Jones at Immaculate Conception. The rehearsal will be Monday, April 21st at 6 pm. Sponsors are asked to be present at the rehearsal. Summer Activities Soon a summer calendar will be coming out with youth activities for June, July and August. One that you can plan for is Work Camp July 28-August 1st. More details will be coming. Most of these events will be for those entering the 6th grade and older. Adult chaperones (with Safe Environment Training) are always welcome to join us. Gifts for baptisms, 1st Communion and other events check out the Religious Supply Center . |
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J.U.G (Judgment Under God) Through God's discipline we learn to acknowledge our sins and repent. We will practice living in the truth, recognizing our offenses, and participating in respect towards our fellow class mates. If we fail to uphold God’s word we will face our judgment under God. - May God grant us the ability to practice daily “The Golden Rule”. |
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Refresher on Catholicism Ages 4 through Grade 5 for 1 week in mid-July (M-F) from 9:00am - 12 noon. Christian Initiation of Adults We meet September - June. Open to Adults, Children and Teens St. Louis Life Teen Ministries Open to 6th—8th Grade. Open to young Adults and 6th—8th Grade. Education assistance for low-income Your invited to experience the St. Louis Church Community. Monday evenings in the Pastoral Care Room 6:30PM - 8:00PM Help keep our kids safe, know what they read on the internet.
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