Downloadable Permission Form
Any "off campus" high school or middle school youth ministry activity requires a signed permission form, available in the YM office. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A BLANK YOUTH MINISTRY PERMISSION FORM.
Youth Ministry
Mount 2000
February 10-12, 2012
Spaces are limited… Sign Up NOW!
FIRST: To register for Mount 2000 with St. John's, send the Youth Ministry Office:
- your e-mail address (which you will check for Mount 2000 updates)
- $65 payment (checks made out to St. John the Evangelist)
SECOND: After we receive your e-mail address sign-up, you will be sent a link to the Mount 2000 website, where you will fill out your individual registration online!
THIRD: Each Participant will have until December 20 to complete the online registration; print and sign the liability waiver; and submit the remaining paperwork (including verification of certification for the Charter for the Protection of Young People for all those attending over 18 years or older).
Download your Mount 2000 Flyer Here!
More Mount 2000 info is on their website!
Confirmation Peer Ministry Applications
Are you called to serve?
This month St. John's will be taking applications from Confirmed High School students who want to serve at this year's Confirmation Retreat.
To download an application, click here.
Peer applications are due November 15!
Youth Ministry ... it’s about discipleship
The first goal of youth ministry is “to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.” (Renewing the Vision, 9).
As their companions on this spiritual journey, some of the ways the Church fulfills this first goal of youth ministry is by ...
* Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus through witness and word to young people.
* Enabling young people to live as disciples through their involvement in service, ministry, and leadership opportunities.
* Providing young people the faith skills for discipleship.
Youth Ministry ... it’s about connection
The second goal is “to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.” (RTV 11).
Some of the ways the church fulfills this second goal of youth ministry is by ...
* Being a ‘youth friendly’ community that welcomes young people, values their participation, and calls forth their gifts.
* Integrating young people into the liturgical, pastoral, and ministerial life of the parish community.
* Creating opportunities for young people to enter into healthy relationships of trust and respect with their peers and with adults.
* Promoting Catholic identity and religious literacy through programs of adolescent catechesis.
Youth Ministry ... it’s about gifts and growth
The third goal of youth ministry is “to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.” (RTV 15).
The church fulfills this third goal of youth ministry by...
* Enabling young people to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
* Actively supporting positive youth development and fostering healthy values and life skills.
* Supporting families of young people by providing resources, programs, and services.
* Providing opportunities to experience and express caring, service, and compassion for others.
Downloadable Permission Form
Any "off campus" high school or middle school youth ministry activity requires a signed permission form, available in the YM office. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A BLANK YOUTH MINISTRY PERMISSION FORM.
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SJYM on Facebook
"St.John's - Severna Park Catholic Youth Ministry" is our official Facebook Group!
If you are a user of the social networking site, Facebook, stay in touch with SJYM by joining the "St. John's-Severna Park Catholic Youth Ministry" group for event updates, prayer intentions, photos, videos, and more!