Youth Ministry - "God Asks Us to Give Rather than Receive".
Youth Minister
Vicky Rispoli
(860) 533-1855, ext.106
Youth Ministry Email
2007 Youth Group Mission Trip
Parish youth gave a presentation about their New Mexico Mission Trip in September. If you didn't make it to the presentation, you can read about their activities in the
Rio Rancho Observer.
Junior Youth Group
is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Our main focus is to help these young adults establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to develop an understanding of what it means and how to live life as a disciple. This is done through fun, community building activities such as icebreakers, skits, group discussions and socializing with their peers. Also planned are community service projects, fundraisers, day trips to Six Flags, the beach, mini golf, etc. We welcome
all students in these grades and their friends (Catholic or not)!
Meetings are once a month. Schedules are available in the Office of Youth Ministry.
High School Youth Group
is a group of High School age youth seeking to explore and deepen their faith through experiences of faith community. We strive to create a Christian environment of sharing, support, compassion and understanding, charity and service. Our goal is to create an environment and programs that will give our youth the opportunity to recognize God's presence in their lives and in the world.
Meetings and Gatherings
We meet mostly on Sunday evenings during the year and through out the summer. Our structure is flexible and we always welcome new members.
- High School Youth Group Meeting Schedule - 6:30-8:30 PM
- October 28, 2007
November 18, 2007
December 16, 2007
January 13, 2008
February 24, 2008
March 16, 2008
April 20, 2008
May 18, 2008
- June 1, 2008 - 10:15 Senior Mass
Programs and Events
- Confirmation
- Peer Ministry Training
- Youth Group once or twice a month 6:00-8:30
- Service for our Community and Parish
- Soup kitchen, Christmas in April, Blood Drives, Habitat for Humanity
- Retreats
- Basketball team for the Interfaith League
- Social events: Ski trips, Loon Mountain Christian Festival, Youth Parties, Laser Tag, Six Flags, Trip to Canada, Whirly Ball, Grand Slam Lock-In, Semi Formal Dinner Dance
- Faith Events & Gatherings
- Catholic Youth Conferences on a National, Regional & Diocesan Level
- Pilgrimage Trips such as Canada (2002) with the Pope
- Week Long Mission Trips
- Fund-raising events
Parish Support and Needs
As our youth and their needs are ever changing, so must our ministry. So we invite anyone of any age with special talents and gifts to become involved in this rewarding, fun and faith filled ministry. We are always looking to expand our adult volunteer team; involvement would be gladly received on a one-time basis or at weekly meetings. We always need help in the following areas: Fundraisers, publicity, workshops, chaperones for social events, retreats, youth group meetings, day trips, drivers, and any new ideas and suggestions you may be able to offer.
Youth Ministry Theology
In a world that often models conflicting values, morals, and ways of living, it is important to participate
in programs that foster healthy living and passes on the life-giving message of Jesus.
We try to create an environment and programs that will give our youth the opportunity to recognize God's
presence in their lives and in the world. Our parish family encourages our youth to nourish their minds and
hearts with the word of God and to grow as active Christians.
Come be a part of this very "special faith community." All who enter will experience God's love and presence.
Components of Youth Ministry
Out reach/ evangelization |
Welcoming environment, parent programs, teen issues, Peer outreach |
| Word & Catechesis |
Confirmation, Peer Ministry, Religious Education Teachers, Teaching God's Word Through Prayer Experience |
| Community Building |
Retreats, youth group,social activities, trips |
| Prayer & Worship |
Lector, Cantor, Youth Choir, Special Youth Liturgies, Interfaith Programs, Group Prayer Experiences |
| Justice & Service |
Service Projects, Peace & Non-Violence Programs, Youth Rallies |
| Guidance & Healing |
Ministering to those in Need, Support Groups, Prayer, Sharing Sessions |
| Enablement |
Peer Leadership, Parish-wide Youth Involvement, Youth on Parish Ministry Team |