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Youth
Ministry:
The goal of our ministry is to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. We foster young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community while achieving total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
Our youth program is for current students in middle school (grades 6-8) including those who are in their first year of confirmation preparation. These students will meet at 5pm on Wednesdays for religious education class. The faith formation process will focus on the Bible, the Creed and morality.
The high school students (grades 9-12) including those who are in their second year of confirmation preparation meet for class on Sunday evenings at 6pm. These students will focus on how God's Church and her teachings can help them deal with the everyday problems we all face. The goal is to provide them solid foundation in the faith and the tools needed to help youth get through high school and beyond.
Parents are encouraged to review the Parent + Student Handbook for a better understanding of how our Youth Ministry will work together with parents, to prepare the students for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
For a complete list of scheduled events, parent consent forms, etc., please visit their web site.
If you are interested in learning more about God's word while getting to know other teens better, please join us for fun, fellowship and formation.
Every year the students will also have the opportunity to participate in the following events:
- DCYC- The Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference held in January in Waco brings 1500 teens together to worship and learn about Christ.
- Godstock - Is usually in May and is just like it sounds, a two-day concert in the wilderness devoted to GOD.
- Spring and Fall Retreats - will be an opportunity to get to know the other teens in the youth group and grow in faith.
- Mission Trips - we are looking for opportunities to help out Christ’s people in need.
- We also offer a variety of service opportunities within the parish such as Walk for Life, helping with diocesan functions, etc.
If you are a student interested in more information, be our friend on Facebook at "St. Margaret Mary Catholic High School Youth Group"
We also welcome adults who would like to be members of the Core Team. You must be in compliance with the diocesan EIM policy and have a great desire to share your faith with the students. The Core Team works with the Youth Director to plan the weekly youth group meetings and retreats so that each student can be assured an incredible spiritual, educational, emotional and social experience.
Check the bulletin or the parish calendar of events on the home page for meeting times and locations. You can also contact the ministry leaders at:
Check out the Youth Ministry web site.
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