Youth Ministries

Formation (Teens)
Formation(Children)
Senior High Youth Group
Junior High Youth Group
Boy Scout Troop 985

At least one Youth Group Meeting per month (on off night from class)

At least one other activity per month; often two

Relational – building relationships with self, others and God

Strong emphasis on creative prayer

Reflects parish commitment to Social Justice

Youth Advisory Team – 6 adults and 12 teens – plan and run all youth group activities

Youth Group themes chosen by teens

Sampling of Senior High Youth Group Themes

This past year’s themes were on the Miracles of Jesus

This year’s theme is: “It’s Cool to Be Catholic”

Retreats - One day retreat and one weekend retreat offered

20 teens will attend the National Catholic Youth Conference next year

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Junior High Youth Group

At least one Youth Group Meeting per month (on off night from class)
At least one other activity per month; often two
- Outreach
- Spiritual
- Social
- Educational

Relational – building relationships with self, others and God
Strong emphasis on creative prayer
Reflects parish commitment to Social Justice
Strong emphasis on active learning model

Junior High Team – adults assisted by selected 8th graders

Youth Group themes based on the Gospel of the Sunday before

Sampling of Junior High Youth Group Themes

- With the Eyes of Faith – Mark 10: 46-53
- Jesus, King and Kingdom – John 18: 33-37
- God loves us no matter what – Luke 4: 21-30
- You Can Always Come Home – Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
- Cast Your Nets; Feed My Lambs – John 21: 1-19
- Make Ready for the Lord – Luke 3: 10-18
- The Word and the Spirit – John 14: 23-29

Retreats - One day retreat and Holy Week lock-in offered
Major Fund Raiser – Turkey Raffle in November

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Boy Scout Troop 985
Boy Scout Troop 985 is chartered by Holy Spirit
Contact: Bruce Lapointe 757-479-3511 and Jay Greene 757-277-3964

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