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"Youth faith formation and faith in action = Youth living fully their rich, deeply rooted faith for God's greater glory..."
Grace Buenavista
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 20082009 | RUMMAGE SALE | Jerry Burroughs |
| SEPTEMBER 20082009 | Back to school fun night | Teresa Bonifay |
| OCTOBER 20082009 | Participate in the St. Jude Novena | Grace and Tom Buenavista |
| NOVEMBER 20082009 | Autumn Festival | Grace Buenavista |
| DECEMBER 20082009 | Christmas cards and caroling at nursing home | Kathy Peacock |
| JANUARY 20092010 | ||
| FEBRUARY 20092010 | ||
| MARCH 20092010 | ||
| APRIL 20092010 | ||
| MAY 20092010 |
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
