Youth Ministry CRE

“Prayer is the raising of the mind to God. We must always remember this. The actual words matter less.”
St. John XXIII

The Unforgiving Servant

Forgiveness

• What is Jesus saying to us about forgiveness?
• How often are called to forgive others?
• Why do you think he shared this story

Forgiveness

• When have you had to forgive someone "77 times"?
• How do you model forgiveness in your family

Go and Make Disciples!

The Mission of Youth Ministry is to assist in the formation of our young people as Catholic Christians spiritually, socially and in service to others.

Curriculum

• Seventh grade: Great People of the Bible Eighth grade: Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle school –The Cree Ninth grade: Christian Morality Tenth grade: Liturgy & the Sacraments and Church history

Prayer Services

• Prepared by students - parents are invited

Policies...

• Attendance
• Tardiness/early release
• Student behavior
• Cell phone use
• Inclement weather

Communication

• Email - ParishConstant Contact
• www.stjohn23rdyouth.org
• Facebook/Instagra

Remind

Safeguarding All of God's Family

• Learning About L.I.F.E.
• 7th grade with parents Oct. 23
• 9th grade with parents Jan 22
• 8th grade: Internet safety/Netsmartz Nov.
• 10th grade: "Healthy Dating" presented by Advocates of Ozaukee County Feb. 1

Learning in Faith Together (LIFT)

• Form in folder or register on YM website
• All sessions start at St. Mary's cafeteria:
• April 15 at 10:00
• April 15 at 12:30
• April 16 at 5:30
• April 17 at 5:3

Retreats

• Each student is required to attend at least one retreat during his/her 7th or 8th grade; 9th or 10th grade and the Confirmation retreat (at least three total)

Retreats 2017/2018

• Oct. 7 John Bosco Youth Day (9th/10th)
• Oct. 21 - Holy Fire (6th-9th)
• Jan. 26 - Leadership Lock in (6th-8th/HS Peer leaders)
• Feb. 3 - Go Make Disciples (HS)
• Feb. 12 NET Retreat (MS)
• March 17 - WCYR HS
• March 16 - WCYR M

Mission Trip

• Mishawaka, IN June 10-15
• Register by 09-14 (Thursday) to guarantee spot!
• Brief informational meeting tonigh

NCYC

• Indianapolis Nov. 16-19
• Talk to Maureen tonight if interested

Parent involvement

• Substitute catechists
• Hall monitors
• Faith Formation Commission
• Go Deeper