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Dear Parents,
Youth Ministry will be a little different this year. COVID has changed how we live and do things and we understand the limitations we have all experienced and continue to do so. We plan to gather on-site following the safety guidelines by CDC, Diocese of Austin, and St. Joseph Parish (distancing, masks, and Sanitizing).
The first gathering will be Sunday, 20 Sep at 1:30 with a parent meeting and welcome back from 2:00-3:30.
Please know Youth Ministry is here to support you and your teen. Youth Ministry will continue to lead and be as creative as possible. As we continue to get through COVID some important issues and topics we will be discussing are listed below.
Periodically, we will update and send links that will help you during the pandemic. Keep an eye out in the bulletin and website. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 254-258-4216 by text or by email at shirley.saiz@gmail.com
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1. Hope in the Lord
2. Acknowledge Loss (graduation, sports, band, security, parent jobs, a loved one)
3. Encountering The ONE who never Changes
4. Develop trusting relationships
5. Encounter Jesus in the Scriptures (GOD STORIES)
6. Wisdom from the Saints
7. A holy hour every Friday from 8-9 pm in the church.
8. Drive in MOVIE NIGHT on 2 Oct at 8 pm
(when it gets dark). Bring your car, truck, tailgate, lawn chairs, and watch a family movie. You can purchase popcorn, water, soda. No cost for the movie.God Bless Everyone!
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Youth MinistryHIGH 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
PARENTS AND TEENS…IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!
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TEEN YG ZOOM HANGOUT
WILL MEET AT 2 P.M.
CONTACT SHIRLEY AT 254-258-4216 OR SHIRLEY.SAIZ@GMAIL.COM for invite and Password
Will announce winners of the Coronavirus Challenge and play a new game!
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PROJECTYM.COM/WATCH JASON EVERT THIS SUNDAY
JASON EVERT will share his message on how to find love without losing your soul.
JASON is insanely talented and has been sharing on Chastity, Dating and Marriage for 20 years.
When he speaks, teens listen. Parents, you don’t want your teens to miss out.
Worship Leader Lee Roessler will guide our prayer time from 7-8 pm.
THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE is for you and your teens to post your game ideas on Instagram using hashtag #projectYMLive.
Dig into the deep and silly and have some fun!
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How to does project ym work?
PROJECTYM.COM/WATCH
AN ONLINE CATHOLIC YOUTH NIGHT
A free live broadcast with additional resources in Spanish and English for parents and youth ministers to have follow-up conversations with your teens after the broadcast.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
It’s simple: teens are able to log on Sunday nights for a free live broadcast! We’ve even got additional resources for parents and youth ministers to have follow-up conversations with your teens after the broadcast.
WHAT’S THE FORMAT?
Each broadcast is an hour-long and includes games, music, and a teaching from one of the top Catholic youth ministry speakers in the country. Teens will be able to watch the live stream from any device – and be part of the BIGGEST Catholic youth night ever!
WHEN IS IT?
We broadcast weekly on Sunday nights from 7-8 pm Central.
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