All Youth Ministry classes meet on Sundays.

Check out the 2010-2011 Youth Ministry Calendar!

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 6-8) 

Middle School parents and students may choose between two times for classes. There will be a class that meets at 11:45AM, for each middle school grade and one that meets at 7:00PM for each middle school grade. Each family should decide on the time that accommodates their schedule best. Switching between the two times will not be permitted. Middle school classes will meet approximately three times per month.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Middle School Youth Support  This program will be offering the students the opportunity to have positive social interaction with their peers, the opportunity for tutoring and supervised homework time, and a snack will be provided. There will be both structured activities and the opportunity to play board games or outside games like basketball, kickball and capture the flag. We are hoping that middle school students from the many different schools will take the opportunity to get to know each other, build community and create an environment where they are close and safe in sharing as they grow and develop.  Middle School Youth Support meets after school for two hours approximately twice a month.

Middle School Youth Council  is a great opportunity for students to become involved with the planning and carrying out of youth activities. The Middle School Youth Council is involved with planning a variety of social activities such as movie nights, holiday parties, and summer outings.  They also help plan service projects and special youth masses. 

Youth and Contemporary Choirs  Youth Choir is for grades 3-8 and sings at the 5:00pm Christmas Eve (12/24) Mass and the 8:00am Palm Sunday (3/28) Mass. There are 3 REQUIRED practices before each mass . Needs at least 10 students to happen. Contemporary Choir practices once a month and sings at the Saturday, 5:30pm Mass. Open to those who love to sing – grades 7 and above. more information about music ministry, contact Cecile Dale 463-5733 ext. 108 or   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

*For more information about other liturgical ministries, contact Wilma Brannan 463-5733 ext. 110 or   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

SENIOR HIGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 9-12)

Senior High will meet in the Dominic Savio room from 7:00PM to 8:30 PM Sunday evenings.

PLEASE NOTE: Confirmation preparation occurs in the 9th grade, though Confirmation students may enroll in Senior High Youth Ministry at NO extra charge. See the “Confirmation” page for more program information.

DTS  The Dead Theologians Society is the religious education component of the Senior High program.  DTS combines study of the Saints and church fathers with a focused prayer life and integrates these with social time that includes dinner and time for the students to talk and interact with both their peers and the adult facilitators.  See Dead Theologians Society for more information about this national youth ministry program.

CBS SAINTS (Students Addressing Individual Needs Through Service) This group is the service component of the senior high program. All senior high students are invited to join. Senior high registration fees cover the cost of service projects, and any social activities enjoyed by the Saints. Confirmation students may count projects toward confirmation service hours. This year, activities include the following:
August 30            Kickoff Party
September 20      Hunger Hike (approx. 1:15pm at Tapawingo Park)
October 10          Indiana Veteran’s Home–grounds work and mass w/ residents
November 18       Taco Night at Blessed Sacrament—proceeds to purchase Thanksgiving dinners for those in need
January 17           Social gathering
February              Cater/serve boy scout blue and gold banquet (more info TBA)
March 7               TBA

Questions about CBS SAINTS? Contact Denise Newton at 497-9850 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS

Senior High Youth Council  is a great opportunity for students to become involved with the planning and carrying out of youth activities. The Senior High Youth Council helps plan social and service activities and youth masses.  The members have been instrumental in helping design and implement activities such as Dinner with the Saints.  They are also involved with the planning of the middle school retreat and middle school VBS program.

Dinner with the Saints  Open to high school students looking for a fun evening out.  The youth meet after 5:30 mass on Sunday for dinner and a Saint movie.

Contemporary & Adult Choirs   Contemporary Choir practices once a month and sings at the Saturday, 5:30pm Mass. Open to those who love to sing – grades 7 and above. Adult Choir practices every Wednesday evening (except during the summer).  Sings at the 10:30am Sunday Mass and sometimes for other special occasions . Open to High School age and older. For more information about music ministry, contact Cecile Dale 463-5733 ext. 108 or   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

*For more information about other liturgical ministries, contact Wilma Brannan 463-5733 ext. 110 or   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS

Surviving Your Teenager Offering parent survival skills, it will provide education and a support network for parents dealing with challenging youth.  The program will establish connections and provide resources for personal and spiritual growth for families– especially during times of crisis. For more information, contact Liza Simental-Rudolph 463-5733 ext. 302.

Parent Council  More information to come.

**For Questions about the Youth Ministry program, contact: 463-5733 ext. 109
Nan Ross, Director of Religious Education & Adult Formation,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jodi Justak, Youth Ministry Assistant,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it