YOUTH
Grades 7 through 12

WAYMAN SCOTT • 410.964.1428 • wscott@sjerc.org

Middle School

 This year we will be focusing on the Mystery of God and how God relates to our faith as well as our lives. Our Faith First text the explores God through concepts such as Trinity and the mystery of creation to understanding salvation through Jesus Christ. Each unit meets the young people where they are. Some of the resources the students will have available to them are a text book, a bible and the option of online review. Each student will receive their own text book to take home and access to www.faithfirst.com for chapter reviews. Young people and parents have the option of additional home study and may go through an online chapter review in conjunction with their text book. Young people will be taught by teachers who were trained by Faith First personnel.

 

2007 - 2008

 

We have 3 sessions of Faith First middle school religious education. Students have a choice between meeting on 1 full Saturday or 1 night a week for 5 weeks per session. All classes will be at WLIFC unless otherwise noted.

 

Faith First  Fall session 

   Saturday September 15^th  9-4:00 PM or Wednesdays Sept 12^th , 19^th , 26^th  & Oct 3^rd & 10^th  7:00-8:30 PM

 

   Faith First Winter Session

Saturday January 6^th 9-4:00 PM or Wednesdays January 2^nd , 9^th , 16^th , 23^rd  & 30^th 7:00-8:30 PM

 

   Faith First Spring Session

 

Students must do at least 2 Fun & Faith Fridays. Events are at WLIFC

 Fun & Faith Friday, Oct 19^th 7:00-8:30PM                 Courage to Care, October 23^rd 7:30 to 9 PM

 Fun & Faith Friday, December 7^th 7-8:30 PM                    (Mandatory: Parent & Youth)   
 Fun & Faith Friday, February 15^th  7-8:30 PM            Courage to Care, February 5^th 7:30 to 9 PM             

 Fun & Faith Friday, April 18^th                                    Stations of The Cross, date TBA (Mandatory) 

    Fun & Faith Friday, May 16^th  7-8:30                                              

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High School

GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) will be meeting in the large group approximately once a month for a more   dynamic prayer service, faith and scripture study. This will include powerful presentations, teen witness talks and a solid text. Each student will receive their own textbook and student Bible. The second meeting of the month will take place in the homes where students and teachers can debrief from the large group meeting while dialoguing and sharing  intensive faith study in their text and Bibles. Incoming students will be using Harcourt text books, one of the best in  Catholic publishing. All meetings will be completed within 2 hours.

 

The Gathering will serve as a more informal way for teens to come together for faith, fellowship and fun. This multifunctional event will build leadership, inspire service and faith through allowing young people to use their various gifts. Performances by teen bands and music groups, large scale carnival type games, community building activities and exposure to the Christian faith are the central components of The Gathering.

 

Although The Gathering is not a formal sacramental prep program young people are encouraged to attend for the experience will deepen their faith and their connection to the community.

GIFT -Growing In Faith Together   2007-2008

All meetings are held at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center unless otherwise designated.

Parent Meeting              August 26^th 1:30 to 2:30 PM

 

GIFT                             September 16^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT in homes               September 30^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING       September 28^th 7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

GIFT                             October 7^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT  in homes              October 21^st 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING       October 26^th  7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

GIFT                             November 11^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT in homes               November 25^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING       November 30^th 7:00 to 10:00 PM 

 

GIFT                             December 2^nd 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT in homes               December 16^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING       December 21^st 7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

GIFT                             January 6^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT in homes               January 20^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

The GATHERING         January 25^th 7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

GIFT                             February 3^rd 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT in homes               February 17^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING       February 29^th 7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

GIFT                             March 2^nd 1:30 to 3:30 PM

GIFT in homes               March 16^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING       March 28^th 7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

GIFT                             April 13^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

The GATHERING         April 25^th 7:00 to 10:00 PM

GIFT in homes                April 27^th  1:30 to 3:30 PM

 

GIFT                              May 11^th 1:30 to 3:30 PM

THE GATHERING        May 23^rd  7:00 to 10:00 PM

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ARCHDIOCESE AND HOWARD COUNTY YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS
2007-2008

Howard County Youth Ministry Corn Maze                October 6th

National Catholic Youth Conference in Ohio               November 8^th to the 10^th

Mount 2007 Retreat in Emmetsburg Maryland            February 2008

Youth Pilgrimage                                                        March 15^th  -ALL DAY

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CONFIRMATION

At St. John's the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated with young people during their high school years. The candidate must have at least begun their 10th grade year. Both Discovering and Gift programs are normally considered prerequisites for entrance into Confirmation candidacy. Catholic school students are encouraged to participate in Youth Ministry activities - even though they are not usually enrolled in religious education. During the candidacy year all candidates will take an active role in the program which includes: large group sessions with sponsors, core group meetings, a weekend Confirmation retreat, a Group Service Project, etc.