HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY

HIGHLIGHTS OF HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

• Youth choose topics and formats that best meet their faith growth needs

• Facilitated by teams of adults and H.S. Peer Ministers

Highlights of High School Faith Formation

3 Options for Religious

Education– Sunday Night Focus

Groups– Weekend Sessions

(on & off campus)– Independent Study

HIGHLIGHTS OF CONFIRMATION FORMATION PROCESS

• Intergenerational Formation Process involving families and sponsors

• Multiple date options for meetings, work-shops, and retreats

• Liturgical Rites• Involvement of

Parishioners (i.e. prayer partners &

interviewers)

HIGHLIGHTS OF SERVICE COMPONENT

• 3 Options for Service Opportunities– Discipleship Groups (meet

monthly)– Individual Service Projects

(YM sponsored)– Personal Service Projects

(done on own)• Service Mission with

Young People Who Care (Appalachia) or Young Neighbors in Action (Detroit)

HIGHLIGHTS OF HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS

• Peer Ministry & Leadership Development Programs

• Youth-sponsored parish-wide special events (i.e. Pasta Dinner, Community Meal, Ice Cream Social)

• National Conference• 2 Parish-wide Rallies

H.S. Youth Ministry

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Bi-annual Nat’l Catholic Youth Conference