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In the past two years our Youth Ministry program has come a long way. We have gradually built a comprehensive youth ministry program that includes three major elements:
Our library is designed to provide solid Catholic Christian resources for families and individuals in pursuit of their spiritual growth. We have the latest books, videos, DVDs, and music all for the purpose of bringing our faith back into our everyday lives. Our latest challenge, thanks to Father Peter, is the new Sunday evening Mass, also known as the Youth Mass. We are counting on the Source and Summit of our Faith, the Eucharist, to unite us and lead the young people of our parish to a deeper and more intimate relationship with their Savior. We have three youth groups. The first, SURGE, is for boys and girls in Grades 5 to 7. We play laser tag, do bible studies, run car rallies, have sleepovers, and, Father Holland’s favorite, wage jello wars. We have spent all summer dreaming up absurd things to do this year. IMPACT, our newest group, is for young people in Grades 8 to 11. We will meet after Mass Sunday evening in the upper room. We are stocking up on beanbag chairs as we speak! We are always happy to accepting donations! Each night will begin with Sundae Sundays so bring your appetites. We have also decided to bring LifeTeen to St. Stephen’s. LifeTeen is a unique world-wide program, specifically designed for teens. It is Eucharist based, orthodox and loyal to our Holy Father. LifeTeen’s very simple but demanding mandate is to bring teens closer to Christ, and that, coincidentally, is exactly what we would like to happen at St. Stephen’s. LIFT is for young adults, both single or married. Previously it was limited to our youth leaders but now we would like to open it up to those in our parish who would like to come. We discuss why Catholicism is clashing so violently and frequently with our society. We take a closer look at topics like apologetics, the sacraments, sexual integrity, NFP, and prayer. We meet all around Lynn Valley so please consider joining us. In the past two years we have seen lives change, hearts soften, and relationships build. Not only has God purified our hearts and brought us closer to Him, we see Him working and transforming our leadership team. We plan to keep the parish informed about our progress and activities on a regular basis. Thank you for your support and encouragement. If you have any questions please contact Andrea Neuls at RSMNeuls@hotmail.com
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