St. Christopher Parish at 435 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377 US - Junior High and High School Youth Ministry

1 Timothy 4:12


Coordinator of Youth Ministry:  Elise Wahle, (937)898-2155 ext. 105
ewahle@catholicweb.com
Administrative Assistant:  Bonnie Prine, (937)898-3542 ext. 331
bprine@catholicweb.com

 
The St. Christopher Youth Ministry invites all parish young people to be actively involved in the life of the parish, especially in the areas of liturgy, catechesis, service and community building.  Youth Ministry offers the chance to grow in love for Christ and share Christ’s service to others.  Young people create friendships, develop leadership skills and nurture the value of striving to follow Jesus’ example.  Some Youth Ministry programs include:

• Religious Education Sessions (RE) are offered throughout the school year.
  • Each session combines creative interactive learning, small group sharing and prayer led by a team of adult volunteers.
  • Youth attend sessions per grade for 7^th-12^th graders.
  • Sessions are from 7:00pm-8:30pm on selected Sunday evenings.
  • Confirmation is available to all youth in grade 10 or older and includes a preparation program.
  • Registration materials are available by contacting the Youth Ministry office.

• Service and Outreach opportunities include:
  • Into the Streets Day of Service – a Saturday each fall providing High School youth volunteer projects and awareness of social justice needs in the local community.
  • Young Neighbors in Action High School Summer Mission trip - a week long mission trip in a big city urban environment focusing on the teachings of Jesus as well as the U.S. Catholic Bishops on social justice.
    • Information and registration meeting is in the church at 7:00pm on the Sunday evening of Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend.
  • Meal Ministry – A monthly activity in which High School youth gather to prepare a homemade soup for a local soup kitchen. Takes place in the Youth Center on the first Sunday of the month from November to April at 7:00pm.
  • Summer of Service for incoming 7^th and 8^th graders – Once a week for six weeks youth spend the mornings volunteering at local service agencies, homes, parishes and parks. Afternoons are spent at social events such as bowling, swimming, putt putt, Kings Island and more.
• Faith Formation opportunities include:
  • Annual Overnight Retreat planned by and for the high school youth on the Sunday – Monday of President’s Day Weekend.
  • Confirmation Retreat led by Confirmed juniors and seniors as part of the Confirmation preparation program for sophomores.
  • Liturgical Ministries – St. Chris has a rich history of welcoming teens to participate at the weekend Masses as ushers, lectors, musicians, singers and Eucharistic Ministers.
  • Storytellers, Youth Ministry through Drama – High School youth are invited to be back stage, on stage or in the orchestra of a faith based musical presented during Lent of each year.
• Community opportunities include:
  • High School Hayride and Bonfire – First Sunday night in October.
  • Jr. High Lock Out – An all-nighter of fun in October for 7^th and 8^th graders including haunted woods, skating, movie, bowling and no sleep!
  • Christmas Cookie Bake – A few days before Christmas, High School youth gather in the evening to bake Christmas cookies and deliver them to area night shift workers.
  • Annual Ski Trip for Jr. High and High School youth at Perfect North Slopes in Indiana on the Monday of Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend.
  • Freshman Campout – an August night campout in Brookville to have fun and introduce the incoming Freshmen to High School Youth Ministry.