Is this YOU?  -  Our High School Youth Ministry needs adult men and women who:  are faithful, practicing Catholics with a committed prayer life; have the desire to walk with teens in their faith journey and pray with and for them; are willing to be trained in the best practices of youth ministry and work as a team; and will commit to this life-giving ministry for one year. 

It is open for all Men and Women ages 18-35, Single or Married, and are willing to work with teens and the Youth.

Is God calling YOU to serve His teens in this way?  Contact Angelo Penuela at [email protected] or 4698780907 to learn more about this awesome ministry and how your gifts and talents can serve the young Church!
 

High School Youth Ministry ensures that the pastoral care of young people at Divine Mercy Catholic Church is rooted in the parish and is integral to the life, work, and mission of the parish community. The main focus of High School Youth Ministry is to develop the faith formation of high school teens within our parish. The ministry is comprised of students in high school, grades 9-12, and adult volunteers who form a CORE Team. The Team consists of adults who provide vision, direction, support, and advocacy for the parish’s ministry to these young people.

Team members handle the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the designed program. They also foster the involvement of young people in the life of the parish, including serving on various parish committees and being involved in parish activities.

How the Ministry Works:

• The CORE Team is expected to attend all Sunday youth meetings which are held from 4-5:30pm p.m. on Sundays evenings, Core Team Meetings and Trainings, and events.
• The meetings involve pertinent discussions and activities which allow the students to experience a deeper spirituality.
• The program is supported by the Core Team which works together to create and implement events and discussions relevant to youth culture and church teaching.
• The Core Team also meets monthly for spiritual formation and continued training in the ministry.
• There are also many other opportunities to serve teens of our parish throughout the year, so if you are unable to commit to a year of Core Team, but still wish to lead teens closer to Christ through the Divine Mercy Youth Ministry, let us know!  We can find a place for your gifts and talents!

Expectations:

• Core Team members lead small discussion groups, skits, and other information formats about church teachings.
• They should show:
  • A commitment and love for young people.
  • A willingness to share their faith in Jesus and their ongoing journey to God
  • A willingness to further their understanding of youth ministry and youth culture.
• Teens are frequently called on to perform service activities including: supporting Vacation Bible School, sorting of gifts for The Giving Tree, visiting home bound parishioners as well as helping others in the Middle School Youth program.
• They can also help with the Divine Mercy activities and events,  participating in retreats, and other social events.
• As part of our keeping children, youth and vulnerable adults safe, two adults must be present whenever children, youth, and vulnerable adults are involved in any program.
• All volunteers who work directly with children must complete a background check, and attend the Diocesan Class on Keeping Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults Safe.