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PARISH YOUTH GROUP

"Youth faith formation and faith in action = Youth living fully their rich, deeply rooted faith for God's greater glory..."

Grace Buenavista

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The common lament of every parish goes, "As soon as they are confirmed they leave. That's the last time you will ever see them in church."

Of course they are referring to our youth - our young people, the future of the church.

But rather than commiserate let us rally round our youth. They are ready, willing and eager to learn more about their faith, about Church tradition, about Scripture, and about how they can be part of the community.

We will start our Parish Youth Group with just a few. Then we will grow it through word of mouth and referrals. The important thing is to get started.

Welcome to our Parish Youth Group.

When do we Meet? - Every THIRD SATURDAY at 1:00 pm in the St. Jude Parish Hall

What is a typical Saturday Faith Formation meeting session like?

Opening Prayer
Bible familiarization, reference and Apologetics
Scripture Reading
Reflection and presentation
Sharing and discussion
Activities
Fellowship

What is a special Faith In Action Activity like?

Serving in the Youth Mass once a month as Lector, Usher, Gift Bearer
Youth Choir visiting a convalescent home and singing for the residents
Volunteering to do highway clean up, church clean up
Raising funds to fund food baskets for the poor as in bake sales, carwash
Training to be an Altar Server or singing in the Youth choir
Recruiting other youth to join the Parish Youth Group

How can I earn points and what do I get with my earned points?

By successfully performing any of the activities listed in the POINT ACTIVITIES SHEET
Your points earned will accumulate and at the end of the year you can redeem them for gift items
Examples of point activities: Becoming very proficient in using the Bible to find verses in Scripture may earn you a total of 10 points, being able to recite the Holy Rosary may earn you a total of 30 points, qualifying as an Altar Server may earn you a total of 30 points, serving as a lector may earn you a total of 15 points, serving as an usher may earn you a total of 15 points, etc.

Calendar of monthly events for the upcoming August 2009 thru May 2010 time frame:

MONTH	ACTIVITY	RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR PARTY
AUGUST 2009	RUMMAGE SALE	Jerry Burroughs
SEPTEMBER 2009	Back to school fun night	Teresa Bonifay
OCTOBER 2009	Participate in the St. Jude Novena	Grace and Tom Buenavista
NOVEMBER 2009	Autumn Festival	Grace Buenavista
DECEMBER 2009	Christmas cards and caroling at nursing home	Kathy Peacock
JANUARY 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
MARCH 2010
APRIL 2010
MAY 2010

The group selected the THIRD SATURDAY of the month to hold the Special Monthly Scheduled Activities.

What is the primary role of adults in the program?

Support
To give example and guidance
To facilitate

What are the Diocesan Requirements for adult volunteers?

Submit to thorough background checks
Take appropriate youth volunteer programs taught by the Diocese
Always abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Diocese

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