St. Joseph's God's TYM (Total Youth Ministry) at 10 Croton Falls Rd., Croton Falls, NY 10519 US - What is God's TYM?

God's TYM (Total Youth Ministry) is St. Joseph's Parish Youth Group for teens, grades 8-12. It is where young people get together to share their faith and each other in a comfortable atmosphere. It is a way to socialize with other teens who share the Catholic faith. As a God's TYM member once said, "We are not a 'cult,' or a bunch of 'bible thumpers'- We are freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who play sports, belong to the drama club and student council. We are 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D' students." Be a part of our meetings and special events. For more information, call or email us! Program Objectives: - To have teens realize the importance of establishing a personal relationship with God. -To have teens sense support from parents and other adults in enhancing Catholic Christian beliefs and values that they are called to live. -To help clarify basic beliefs about God, Faith, Sacraments,and Religion. -To promote parish social opportunities for teenagers to meet fellow teenagers and have fun together in the name of Church. -To have meaningful liturgical experiences and to have teenage participation in planning and celebrating liturgies. -To enhance spiritual growth of teens by offering Day By Day Agape (DDA) program. -To help teens discern, understand and learn to deal with the various pressures from parents, family, peers, society, and the Church. -To help integrate beliefs into daily life by incorporating service opportunities within the community. -To have teens realize the FAMILY is important by creating family activities. Goals and Attributes: -Spiritual Development -Social Activities -Outreach -Education -Life in the Church -Liturgy -Family -DDA -Recreation and Fun "The Gospel compels each of us to reach out in the name of Jesus Christ and to be a living sign of hope in the reign of God. As young people hear the call to discipleship, they should be encouraged to put their gifts, skills, and talents at the service of God's human family and all the world." (The Challenge of Catholic Youth Evangelization: Called To Be Witnesses and Storytellers)

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