SJRE Youth Ministry

YOUTH MINISTRY

Confirmation † Good News Gang † TARGET

upcoming Events † Contact Info † athletic association

CONFIRMATION I & II

(2 year program)

This 2-year program is centered on making a deeper commitment to Christ and His Church. The young people will learn what it means to be a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church and the responsibilities that go along with being a disciple of Christ. The program requirements revolve around service, catechesis, prayer, and community and church awareness. Parents and sponsors are important partners for our young people on their journey of faith. It is crucial that we stay actively involved in all aspects of their preparation for Confirmation including weekly mass attendance, daily prayer, service projects, and all other faith enhancing projects.

► Registration Form

CONFIRMATION I & II PARENTS

Parents must attend three AWARE classes, Catechesis of Penance,

Catechesis of Confirmation and any class of your choice.

CONFIRMATION

was on Monday, February 4, 2008

7:00 pm with Archbishop Wuerl

SEE CONFIRMATION PICTURES

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GOOD NEWS GANG

(Middle School Social Group)

Good News Gang is our middle school Youth Program designed to work in conjunction with our Confirmation I and II program. It was established as a parent run program to provide 6th – 8th grade students an opportunity for fellowship with their peers in a structured Christian environment. Activities involve group service projects, food and clothing drives, Archdiocesan sponsored events (such as March for Life Rally, Chastity Night, Chrism Mass) dances, movie nights, ice skating, bowling, amusement parks, organized sporting events and more.

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TARGET

(High School Youth Group)

T.A.R.G.E.T. (Teens Are Really Getting Everything Together) is our senior high school youth program. It is designed to empower young people to be active Disciples of Christ in our community and world. It helps guide young people into responsible participation in the life, mission and work of Catholic faith community and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. This group meets at least twice a month, on the first and third Sundays of the month (September- May). Activities include a winter/spring retreat, social justice service projects, active participation in the monthly youth mass, perform the Living Stations of the Cross, attend Archdiocesan and National Youth gatherings and events, peer leadership through VBS, CI&CII, GNG events, small faith sharing groups, social events , camp fires, trips and much more.

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Youth Ministry Upcoming Events

Youth and Family Celebration Mass

Blessing 2008 Graduates
and celebrating our journey of faith together
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Time: 9:45 am Mass
Place: St. John the Evangelist Church
Please call and let us know how many

will be attending 301-868-1274.

Potluck lunch immediately following Mass. Please bring a dish to share. Cake and drinks will be provided.

HERSHEY PARK

Sun., June 8, 2008

7:45am to 8:00pm
$75.00

This price includes Coach Bus Transportation to and from the Park, Park Admission and a Meal Ticket to eat anywhere you choose.

LIMITED SPACE: Permission slips and money must be in by May 30, 2008
Families and guests are invited

St. John's Athletic Association

For more information and registration forms

visit the St. John Athletic Association website

www.stjohnspride.org

Attention Soccer Parents
St. John’s Youth Ministry is giving you the option to purchase dinner/snack for your children. If you are interested, you must return your envelope by 11:00 am on Monday morning of each week during soccer season. Please click on the link below, print the form, fill it out completely, and include it in your envelope, making sure that you have checked the appropriate boxes and included the correct amount of money. Be sure to mark the envelope with your child’s name and grade and to the attention of Youth Ministry. Check’s payable to St. John’s Youth Ministry.

Click on the following link for this form in PDF format. ►SOCCER PIZZA FORM