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THE VISION:   Youth Ministry is the response of the St. Olaf/St. Peter’s community to the needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community, the church.

THE GOALS:

 Youth Ministry here at St. Olaf/St. Peter’s is divided into two distinct but unique groups.  Jr. High is comprised of students in the 7th and 8th grades.  The Sr. High is comprised of students in the 9th thru 12th grades.  Both youth groups are conducted on a year round, twelve month schedule, designed to meet the goals outlined above. 

Using the document; Renewing the Vision, A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, published by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, as our guideline, Youth Ministry strives to meet the needs of the youth of different cultures and wide backgrounds and experiences from within our faith community.  Areas of development and experiences discussed and modeled include the Ministry of: Advocacy, Catechesis, Community  Life, Evangelization, Justice and Service, Leadership Development, Pastoral Care, and Prayer and Worship.

 The Sr. High meets for 2 hours on Sunday evenings, in the Youth Center, according to the years published schedule.  During  this time period, prayer, catechesis, games and social activities occur.  Throughout the year various events and experiences are scheduled to further enhance the development of the youth.  Some of these are: retreats, mini-retreats, youth conventions, service projects, and even an occasional rafting trip.  During the summer months, June thru August, the Sr. High meets twice monthly on Wednesday evenings to avoid interfering with family weekend activities.

 

 The Jr. High Youth Group meets for 2 hours on Thursday evenings, in the Youth Center, according to the years published schedule.  Modeled after the Sr. High, but with more emphasis on catechesis, social development and  service.  The Jr. High Youth also experience many of the same types of activities as the Sr. High. During the summer months, June thru August, the Jr. High meets twice monthly, also on Thursday evenings.

Youth Ministry is a vibrant and exciting experience here at St. Olaf’s and is enhanced by the attendance of more and more youth.  What a great way to experience God in your life along with other youth your age and grade level.  So Come, visit and join in on the fun.  See you There!!

For further information on Youth Ministry or Faith Formation of Youth please call the Pastoral Assistant Faith Formation – Youth at (360) 779-6558 ext.106.