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Youth Ministry
HIGH SCHOOL: THE CREW (Christ-Centered, Renewed, Eucharist, Witness)
MIDDLE School: SJAM (St. Joseph Adolescent Ministry)
Mission Statement
The mission of Catholic Youth Ministry at St. Joseph's is deeply rooted in the mission of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Austin. St. Joseph's Youth Ministry is committed to the reality that young people are an important and integral part of our parish community. The youth program repsonds to the needs of the youth and encourages the sharing of their unique gifts. The spiritual and social needs of the youth are met with the committed leadership, guidance and support of our parish adults. The youth of our parish are therefore provided with the opportunity to grow together in their Christian faith. St. Joseph Youth Ministry follows the U.S. Catholic Bishops clear and rich goals for comprehensive youth ministry in the document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The three goals for ministry with adolescents are:- 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.
- To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
Renewing the Vision lists eight components that provide a framework for the Catholic community to repsond to the needs of young people and to help youth share their gifts.
These eight components are advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship.
Director-Youth and Adolescent Ministry
Shirley Saiz
254-258-4216
shirley.saiz@gmail.com
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PROJECT YM
PROJECTYM was Amazing last Sunday!
Thousands of teens gathered to hear Katie McGrady’s challenge to stay RAPT in God’s love at least 5 minutes a day – and they responded to that challenge in HUGE NUMBERS.
Our team is storming heaven with prayers. Please join us as prayer warriors to pray for our teens and thousands of others across the country.
Parents can replay PROJECTYM Sundays. (replays are always posted here).
Parents and YM pre-meeting on Sunday at 6:40 pm. Log in to PROJECTYM.COM/LIVE. Parents can view the RESOURCES PAGE to help their teens engage in an open discussion after the live event.
As we enter into Holy Week, there is a resource for families on how to observe together. A good video to watch is "How to Observe Lent as a Family" from Beyond the Pew (an awesome family-focused resource from our friends at Ablaze Ministries). Check it out! Chris Bartlett does a fantastic job!
This Sunday, 5 Apr 20 is Fr. Mike Schmitz! He will lead us into Holy Week with our worship leader Alob. It is going to be an amazing night! The RESOURCES PAGE .
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CANCELLED---Middle school youth rally 2020
***CANCELLED***
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY 2020
"TO THE HEIGHTS"
Featuring Cooper Ray
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CANCELLED -- Lenten retreat "Reckless love"
8TH TO 12TH GRADE
WHEN: 04 APR 20
TIME: 10:00 AM TO 8:30 PM
WHERE: PAC
COST: $10 FOR MEALS
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CANCELLED -- Jason evert "purified" event
WHEN: MARCH 29, 2020 (SUNDAY)
TIME: 7-9 P.M.
WHERE: ST. MARTIN DE PORRES IN DRIPPING SPRINGS
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CANCELLED -- Godstock 2020
EAGLE'S Wings 15 Year Anniversary of GODSTOCK!
GODSTOCK 2020 - APRIL 18-19, 2020
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