YOUTH MINISTRY

Investing in today’s youth is necessary in growing the body of Christ. Teaching young people in the church to grow in their relationship with the Lord prepares them to serve Christ in all they do. As a result, young people not only prepare to become future leaders, but contribute to the church in many positive ways.
 
This is seen many times in the Bible, as God often used young people to do great things. For example, God used Timothy to pastor and lead the Ephesian church when he was a teenager. 1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”


YOUTH MINISTER

LUCY HERTH
lucyherth.asp@gmail.com
812.209.8300 mobile

YOUTH MINISTRY
ASSISTANT

LIZZIE GERACI
lizziegeraci.asp@gmail.com
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HERE is your chance! Every event you attend you will get your name in the bucket. Bring a friend, you get another chance, and your friend does too. At the end of the year, we will draw for two $25 winners, one $50 winner, and one $100 winner!!!

 GRADE 8 - 12 NEWS AND EVENTS

 

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BREAKFAST CLUB

Summer 2023
Every Friday morning after 7:30 Mass, all 8th to 12th graders are invited to meet in the hall at the St. Martin Campus for breakfast, fellowship and a devotional.
Starts: June 2nd
Ends: July 21st

 

INTENSE YOUTH CONFERENCE

June 9th to 11th, 2023 ~ St. Leon IN
An amazing weekend to Discover, Encounter and Live the life Jesus has planned for you! Invite a friend to come with you to this powerful retreat.
Registration is now $125. Sign up HERE today!
 
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

 

BISHOP BRUTÉ DAYS

June 26-28, 2023, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis
A retreat for young men, who will be in grades 9-12 in the following school year, who are seeking to grow closer to Christ, and who may be open to the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood. The retreat gives young men the opportunity to spend three days with the Bishop Bruté college seminarians learning about prayer, service, scripture, and the awesome gift of our Catholic faith. REGISTER HERE
Bishop Bruté Days Jr. (Wednesday, June 28, 2023) is a one day experience is for young men who are in junior high (7-8th grade). It is designed to focus more on general discernment and serve as an introduction to Bishop Bruté Seminary.

 

SLIP AND SLIDE KICKBALL

POSTPONED UNTIL SUMMER
We will have kickball and nine square going. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Invite your friends! This will take place on a Wild Wacky Wednesday.

 

WILD WACKY WEDNESDAYS

June and July 2023
7:00 to 8:30pm at the St. Joseph Campus ~ Friends, Food, Games and a Presentation on the Faith.
Dates: June 28, July 5 and July 19

 

FUN WWW - KINGS ISLAND DAY

July 12, 2023, 10:30am – 6:30pm
Sign up before July 9th HERE
Cost: $35 Parishioner ($40 Non-Parishioner)
Chaperones get in free!
Lunch Provided

 

VOCATIONS SOCCER TOURNAMENT

July 15 ~ 8:00am at Bishop Bruté College Seminary, Indianapolis
Ages: 12-18
Cost: Free   SIGN UP HERE
Form a Team: Girls, boys or co-ed
Mass and Lunch: Provided!
More Details: HERE
Let Father Meyer know if you form a team. He will provide T-Shirts.

 

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023

July 29 to Aug 12, 2023 ~ Lisbon, Portugal
 
Please view our WORLD YOUTH DAY page elsewhere on this website.

 

CONFIRMATION 2022-2023

Class Time ~ Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00pm
√ Parent Meeting: Sept 7, 6:30pm in the St. Joseph PLC.
√ Fall Day Retreat: Sept 18, 9:00-5:00 at Camp River Ridge
√ Sponsor Lunch: October 16, St. John Campus Hall at 12:30pm
√ Overnight Retreat: Jan 28-29 REGISTER
→ Sacrament of Confirmation: August 26, 2023 ~ St. Louis, Batesville at 10:00am

 

NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE

November 16-19, Indianapolis
SIGN UP NOW!
Details are still being finalized but sign up early to get the best price. Cost until June 22nd: $275 for Parishioners ($300 Non-Parishioner) Open to all Youth Grade 9 to 12 (in the Fall). Invite a friend to experience NCYC with you!

GRADE 11 & 12 ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Every Sunday Evening from 7:00 to 9:00 at St. Joseph PLC
This is an upper classmate student-led event. In the past, we played ultimate, volleyball, spike ball, Mario cart/just dance. It is up to the Juniors and Seniors on the things we do and how often we meet. If you are interested in joining, please let us know. We created a group that you can join to know any updates. Tell your friends! All 11/12 graders are welcome.

WORD.UP8 ON INSTAGRAM

Daily Reflection
All 8-12th graders are invited, if they have a magic phone, to join Word.up8 on Instagram. Video reflection on the Daily Mass readings.

MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

During the School Year ~ St. Leon BP Dining Room
All students are welcome at 7:07am for reading, reflecting, and learning from the upcoming Sunday Gospels.

 
BEYOND

Young Ladies 6th - 12th grade

Next Meeting:
To Be Announced

All 6-12th grade girls are welcome for lunch, fellowship, games, a small lesson and a craft!
We meet in the school basement at the St. Joseph Campus. Don’t forget to invite a friend.
High School girls are encouraged to stay after for a few minutes to discuss leadership roles for the next month.

 
ALTAR BOYZ

2022-2023 Calendar of Events
Sept 25- Canoeing
Oct 23- Paint Ball
Nov 25- Black Friday Bowling
Dec 23- 7 Church Advent Adoration Pilgrimage
Jan 15- Card/Euchre Party
Feb 19- Mardi Gras Event- and Altar Boyz 90 Kick Off
April 2- Movie - Passion of Christ
May 21- Volleyball and Dinner - 4:00pm, 8567 Leatherwood Rd. Guilford

Congrats to these newly inducted Boyz!