Our High School Youth will be exploring our Catholic Faith in youth friendly sessions. This program also includes other youth ministry activities along with Diocesan events.

Jesus Christ is the first catechist. He was not only a teacher but also a friend to his disciples. He lived what he preached. He asked opportune questions and explained to his disciples what he taught the crowds. He introduced them to prayer. He sent them as missionaries and sent his Spirit with them.  Indeed, this is the “teaching style of God,“ the model for all we do.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School Faith Formation and Youth Ministry is designed to give High School Youth the opportunity to learn about their faith by the study of scripture and the traditions of the church as it affects their lives. (GDC 137)

Evangelization

There are 5 Elements of Youth Ministry

1. FOOD – We remember that Eucharist is the ultimate nourishment! We remember Jesus at the Last Supper when we gathered with his disciples. Many times when Jesus got together with his disciples and friends, it was around a time-sharing a meal.

2. FUN – We can build a sense of joyful Catholic community to fill the hole in youth’s soul and invite them to belong to a loving community.  Our God invites community as Three Persons in One God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. FRIENDS – Church activities can be a safe place to find youth and adults of the same moral values.

4. FAITH – Catechesis is the diocesan emphasis in all programs while still planning for the 8 components: (Advocacy, Community Life, Evangelization, Justice and Service, Leadership Development, Pastoral Care, and Prayer and Worship.)

5. FASCINATION - All five must be flavored with a sense of ritual and sacraments.

“If we are to succeed, we must offer young people a spiritually challenging and world shaping vision that meets their hunger for the chance to participate in a worthy adventure.”

Pope John Paul II

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Religious Education and Youth Ministry

There are 4 elements or parts.

1. The Parish Faith Formation Gatherings are scheduled for twice a month after the

10:30am Sunday Mass. This gives our youth the opportunity to attend Mass. The sessions are guided by the youth under a frame work of: Welcome, Introduction Activity, Sharing a Meal, Lesson, Activity, Discussion in relation to faith topic, and Concluding Prayer.  Most gatherings are at the parish center.

2. Youth Ministry Activities – Schedule varies depending on the event.  These activities bring youth together for social or service activities.

3. Diocesan Events – These are activities that bring youth together from parishes in the southern part of the state or statewide.  All these events have separate packets to participate.   Notices of Diocesan Events may be found in the bulletin and in the church narthex.

4. Tales of the Crypt - These sessions are once a month on Sunday evenings. These sessions are inspired by the lives of the saints. Using this format, young people are catechized and develop positive role models.

PLEASE CHECK THE PARISH BULLETIN FOR SCHEDULE.