Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

Youth Ministry

GOALS

To empower youth to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community.
To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each youth person.

THEMES

Youth Ministry at OLPH strives to be developmentally appropriate, intergenerational, multicultural, collaborative with other parish groups and the larger community, flexible, and family friendly. It is recognized that the family has the primary responsibility for the faith formation of their youth and is the central place where life and love are celebrated. Youth ministry seeks to lead youth into a deeper faith life within their families, not take them away from their family.

COMPONENTS

Community Life, Catechesis, Advocacy, Evangelization, Justice, Service, Leadership Development, Pastoral Care, Prayer, Worship

PROGRAMS

Youth Community Nights

Junior High (6th-8th Grades): Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
High School (9th-12th Grades): Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm

Special Events

Event flyers and weekly parish bulletin advertise Youth Ministry happenings including retreats, service projects, workshops, social and community events, seasonal prayer/worship services for family/youth, and topical programs dealing with needs and life situations of adolescence and families.

Ministry with adolescents requires adaptable programs and structures that address their changing needs.

Contact: Brenda Tindall, 651-6913

Youth/Parent Nights: Catch the Faith! A Family Fishing Trip

This is an opportunity for Jr. High youth and their parents to come together for fun, prayer, and fellowship. Each evening will include activities, prayer and worship, faith sharing, and refreshments. Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings in place of Jr. High Youth Night from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Youth Room of the Pastoral Center.

October 2nd The Eucharist:

Explore the wonder, mystery, and history of the greatest prayer-the Mass. Learn where the rituals originated and the meanings of the signs and symbols of worship.

January 15th Social Justice:

We are all called to do acts of service and kindness for one another. This evening will raise the awareness of the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. The parents and young people will participate in the Shoe Box service project to put together boxes of personal items for the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Center.

April 8th Sacraments:

Dive into the symbolism and meaning of the seven sacraments. Put sacramental actions to work in your family through the ordinary everyday things of your life.

May 6th Family Rosary:

May is the month of Mary. Let us all gather in the courtyard and pray the rosary together. Learn of the history of the rosary and the miracles of the Blessed Virgin.