Welcome - Information about Youth Ministry
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Dear Youth Ministry Families,
The Our Lady of Sorrows-St Anthony youth ministry team is very excited about starting another school year with you! We would like to tell you a few things about our program and hopefully we will get to know you and your family through the school year!
Who is the youth ministry team for?
Middle School Youth Ministry- Students in grades 7 and 8
High School Youth Ministry- Students in grades 9-12
What is youth ministry?
In our youth ministry program we offer a variety of events and activities that are geared to help your child develop a deeper relationship with Christ, make new friends, and have positive, confidence building experiences. We offer regular group meetings, community service opportunities, and fun outings. We also have a monthly Youth Ministry Mass at which the youth of our parish are invited to participate in the liturgy in special ways such as reading, greeting, and participating in the music.
How does my child join youth group?
All he or she has to do is show up! It is that simple! If you would like to be included in all of the youth group updates and latest happenings, be sure to fill out a registration form so that we know how to reach you! Your child may join us at any time throughout the year for any of our events. The door is always open! Regular meetings are held on the second floor of Mary's Haven convent building. Enter through the front door facing East State Street Extension. Be sure to check out our calendar on the website for all of our upcoming events!
To Contact Us
The youth ministry team is here to serve you! If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know! You can contact us through e-mail, or you can call the youth ministry office. Thank you for all of your continued support. Please pray for all of us at OLS-SA youth ministry!
In Christ,
OLS-SA Youth Ministry Team
"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person."
(National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)Life is a journey; God gives the best directions!
Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony Youth Groups are committed to cultivating and fostering Christian values with a respect for self and others, through prayer, recreation, and service to the community.
At OLS-SA, our youth ministry has two components: