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 remotely;
2) Large Group which will meet at OLA 4 times total if permitted;
3) Family Prayer & Faith Discussions, materials will be provided.
The registration process is as follows:
Open Registration: Begins June 15 – Open to all parishioners as well as non-parishioners.
Please register by NOW! 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 youth in each grade, 2 adult Small Group Leaders are needed.
Registration for ALL faith formation is online.
Click on the button below to register for Middle School Faith Formation.
NOTE: 6th, 7th and 8th grades each have their own, separate form so make sure you fill out the correct form for the grade in which your child will be in the fall of 2020.
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.
Mission: Love God, Embrace All People, Share the Gospel Joyfully
Vision: Forming Disciples through Authentic Relationships
1. Small Groups – Youth & Adult Leaders will meet for 60-90 minutes each week to build relationships, discuss the week’s topic, and pray. Meetings will most likely take place via video conference. 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 (1-5pm) or evenings (5-8pm) or
b. Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings (5-8pm)
Please make 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices. Placements are made based on space and number of adult leaders. Be aware that you may not get your first choice.
Thank you for understanding.
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. Groups will be formed before 9/13! |
2. Large Group – Youth & Adult Leaders will meet twice per semester at OLA, if permitted. The purpose will primarily be building relationships with the wider middle school community. There may also be parent gatherings.
Dates are expected to be Oct. 18, Dec. 13, Feb. 28, May 2; 6:30-8pm.
3. Family Prayer & Faith Discussions – Materials will be provided for you on specific topics, discussion questions, prayer suggestions, etc.
Small Groups will begin the week of
Sept. 13, 2020
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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 parish |
Ministry * Altar server, usher aid, choir, lector * Assist at Parish Events Missions * Bundle Sunday (St. Vincent de Paul) * Family Service Project * Mission Possible |
Tithe 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 you |
Give 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 growing |
Faith Formation - BLAZE Confirmation Preparation |
Practice 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 Prayer |
Share 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 relationship |
Live your Faith wherever you are, wherever you go: at home, at school, in the community |