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"Our Father will not be outdone in generosity and he continues to scatter seeds. He scatters the seeds of his presence in our world, for “love consists in this, not that we have loved God but that he loved us” first (1 Jn 4:10). That love gives us the profound certainty that we are sought by God; he waits for us. It is this confidence which makes disciples encourage, support and nurture the good things happening all around them. God wants all his children to take part in the feast of the Gospel. Jesus says, “Do not hold back anything that is good, instead help it to grow!” (Pope Francis Homily Philadelphia, on Sunday, 27 September 2015)."
Our High School Youth, along with our Middle School Youth, will be starting their year on Sunday, September 7th with a special Jubilee Pilgrimage.
This day trip marks the official beginning of our religious education year. It will offer a powerful opportunity for spiritual growth and community bonding.
During the day, our middle schoolers will:
Reconnect with their church family and share about their summer experiences
Visit and learn about other parishes in our Diocese
Attend Mass together as a united faith community
Share a meal and fellowship
And, if applicable, receive a plenary indulgence as part of the Jubilee Year
This pilgrimage is not just an event—it’s a meaningful spiritual journey that sets the tone for the year ahead. Please make it a priority to participate.
Youth Ministry: Religious Education for Grades 9-12
Youth Ministry: Religious Education for Grades 9-12
Religious Education is only part of Christian Formation, especially for teens. We understand that youth have different needs and like to choose how to be involved. We know that youth have hectic schedules and that young people benefit by having the opportunity to relate to a variety of adults.
The mission of St John Neumann Catholic Youth Ministry is to inspire our youth to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church through Evangelization, Hospitality, Giving and Leadership. The High School Religious Education programs is an integral component of our Youth Ministry program.
We will continue using Life Teen as our main catechetical component.
Grades 9-12 will meet on Sunday evenings.
All parents are asked to volunteer in some way. If you have questions regarding volunteering, then use the contact information found here.
While Sunday evening will be the norm, the Youth Ministry Team often make plans for special social and outreach activities, so dates, times, and places may change.
We primarily update through email, so make sure your contact information is up to date.
Additionally, all parents-volunteers who work directly with youth and children will need to be VIRTUS trained and complete a background check through the parish.
Confirmation
Confirmation
This program requires completing the Sacrament registration form in addition to the Youth Religious Education registration form. Check the Sacraments page for additional details and forms.
If you would like to support this ministry or have questions, please use the contact information button below.
What is Neu Waves?
Our youth program is comprehensive and uses a balance of four key elements:
WORD: systematic catechesis (Follow Youth Faith Formation links to the right.)
WORSHIP: Prayer, praise and worship
SERVICE: direct service along with awareness of larger global issues in social justice
COMMUNITY: retreats, social activities such as movie nights, Diocesan Youth Conferences etc.
Calendar
Calendar
We do not publish our calendar, as it is always a work in progress. We most often meet on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 (generally following the other religious education schedules). However, if we have other activities or programs planned, the day of the week and the time may change. If you have any questions, we are happy to discuss the calendar with you.
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