High School Youth Ministry
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Welcome to High School Youth Ministry!
Registration for 2020-2021 is here with new opportunities for youth and families. With an emphasis on building strong relationships, faith formation will take place through three different settings:
1) Small Groups which will most likely meet virtually;
2) Large Group which will meet once per month at OLA, if permitted;
3) Independent, practice-oriented learning experiences with the family.
The plans for next year were made in collaboration with all OLA staff members and with the approval of Msgr. Bell. Permission for groups to meet in our buildings at any given time is based on what’s allowed by the Diocese of Dallas, civil authorities and whether or not OLA has the resources to adequately maintain facilities based on CDC guidelines.
The registration process is as follows:- Open Registration: Begins June 15 – Open to all parishioners as well as non-parishioners.
- Please register by August 1 in order to give staff and volunteers adequate time to prepare. By honoring this date, your considerateness of our time and efficiency is greatly appreciated.
- Small Group leaders will determine the day of the week and time which best fits their weekly schedule. Parents will select the day of the week which best fits their child’s schedule. Youth will then be assigned to a specific small group in the order in which registrations are received.
- For every 8-10 teens, 2 adult Small Group Leaders are needed.
Registration for ALL faith formation is online. Click on the button below to be directed to the High School Youth Ministry Website to register.
Our goal is to Form Disciples through Authentic Relationships. We aim to provide quality faith formation and youth ministry opportunities. For the annual registration, a fee of $75 per child/teen with a maximum of $300 per family is requested. However, we will always provide full and partial scholarships, as well as payment plans, to families with financial hardships.
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Confirmation Information
If your teen has not received this sacrament please read the information provided in this document.
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Youth Ministry Opportunities & Goals
Mission: Love God, Embrace All People, Share the Gospel Joyfully
Vision: Forming Disciples through Authentic RelationshipsNEW FORMAT!
HSYM will use three different settings this year:
1. Small Groups – Youth & Adult Leaders will meet for about 60 minutes each week to build relationships, discuss the week’s topic, and pray. Meetings will most likely take place via video conference & parents are welcome to join. Groups may have the option to meet in homes depending on what’s allowed by parish, diocese and civil authorities. Leaders & Parents of Youth may select preferred meeting day; specific times will be set later, but will be within these ranges:
a. Sunday afternoons (1-5 pm) or evenings (5-8 pm) or
b. Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings (6-9 pm)Please make 1st & 2nd choices. Placements are made based on space and number of adult leaders. Be aware that you may not get your first choice. Thank you in advance for understanding.
2. Large Group Youth Nights – Youth & Adult Leaders will meet once a month at OLA, if permitted. If not, a virtual experience will be provided. The purpose will be fellowship & prayer with the wider high school community. Parents are welcome. They will take place on Sundays, 6:30-8 pm.
3. Independent Experiences – Practice-oriented learning experiences for youth AND parents/families which will incorporate real-life application activities.
On the online registration, you may also list a friend or adult leader with whom your child would like to be in a group. You may also indicate that adult/peer preferences take precedent over day/time selections.
Large Group Kick-Off
September 13, 2020
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Discipleship Goals & Practices
S.T.E.P.S. of a Disciple Goals Examples of Youth Ministry & Parish Opportunities Serve in Ministry and Missions - be an Active Disciple 1. Identify & apprieciate the gifts, passions & personality God has given you
2. Identify what types of service you are passionate about (working with children or the elderly, the poor, the lonely, the environment, etc.)
3. Share your gifts, time & talents inside (ministry) & ourside (mission) the parishMinistry
* Altar server, usher aid, choir, lector
* Assist at Parish Events
Missions
* Bundle Sunday (St. Vincent de Paul)
* Family Service Project
* Mission PossibleTithe through sacrifical giving - be a Trustworthy Disciple 1. Understand that tithing means giving 10% of your earnings
2. Understand that tithing is an important sign of your trust in God
3. Practice offering money to God and noticing how God blesses youGive back to God a portion of what he has blessed you with - from your allowance, job, gifts given to you, etc. Engage in formation & small group relationships - be a Relational Disciple 1. Have friends at church with whom you feel comfortable sharing fun and faith
2. Have frequent, meaningful interactions with at least one adult at church, discussing what matters most to you, as well as the faith
3. Grow in your understanding of the faith and how to keep growingYM Small Group, Large Group Youth Nights
Confirmation PreparationPractice Prayer & Sacraments - be a Deeper Disciple 1. Weekly particiation in Mass
2. Explore different ways of praying & pray daily
3. Have a deep, personal relationship with Jesus* Weekly Mass & Holy Days of Obligation
* Reconciliation
* Retreats (7th & 8th grade)
* Daily 3-Minute Retreat, Loyola Press website
* Daily Examen PrayerShare the Gospel - be a Bold Disciple 1. Get to know the people aroung you by listening to them & putting their needs first, building trusting relationships
2. Pray for a specific person who does not have a relationship with Christ
3. Explain your faith to someone with whom you have a trusting relationshipLive your Faith wherever you are, wherever you go: at home, at school, in the community