Transcript Parent Life - St. Jude the Apostle Church

Parent Open House
August 26th & 29th
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Introductions
Success from 2011-2012
Goals and focus for 2012-2013
Parent Involvement
Communication
Experiential Fundraisers
Programing and events
˃ Edge
˃ Life Teen
» Open Forum
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Lead Teens Closer To Christ
Present the celebration of our Eucharist in a dynamic way
Spread the teachings of Christ & The Church
Providing an experience of being loved & accepted within the
community
Fostering a personal relationship with Christ
Item
Then
Now
Youth Ministry Leadership
Vacant
2 programs with 2 leaders
Youth Group Participation
12-15 in attendance
30-40 in both programs
Core Team
1 Core Member
20 between Edge/Life Teen
Retreats and Events
Minimal
Several times-monthly
School Presence/Relationships
Minimal
St. Jude M.S. 4 High Schools
Youth Center
Outdated & run down
Major overhaul
Parent Involvement/Presence
Minimal & inconsistent
Consistent and Regular
Teen Leadership
No platform & inconsistent
Youth Leadership program
Life Teen Band
Did not lend itself for teens to
actively participate
Teen supported and leadership
with extensive life teen
background
Mission Trip Experience
None
30 people (Teens & Adults)
Family Involvement
Not part of the program
Cookouts, Trips and Family Life
Nights (Xmas and End of Year)
Priest Presence/Involvement
Not included or asked
Involved with most events
Summer Programming
scattered
Camps, meetings, trips
Confirmation
Lacked relevance & enthusiasm
Adaptation of Oneight program
Item/Task
Now
Target
Youth Group Participation
30-40 in both programs
consistent growth, greater reach
Core Team
20 between Edge/Life Teen
Continually recruit & train
Retreats and Events
Initial introduction of certain
models and themes
Consistency & tradition meeting
appealing to various groups
School Presence/Relationships
St. Jude M.S. 4 High Schools
Long standing relationships
Youth Center
Major Overhaul
Ongoing upgrades
Parent Involvement/Presence
Developing foundation
Implementation of “Parent Life”
Teen Leadership
Launched program &
identification of interested
teens
Opportunities for leadership
everywhere with the right
support
Life Teen Mass
At a point where teens can
now be involved, with the
right support behind them
A Mass where young people
serve in all areas that lay people
are invited to serve
Summer Programming
Camps, meetings, trips
Support and grow off “last year”
Confirmation
Adaptation of Oneight
program
Facilitated by teens
Parish Relationships
Establishing with Men’s Club &
Women of St. Jude
Bridging the gap with other
Parish ministry programs
Serves youth ministry through various opportunities
and events in addition to building community,
supporting each other, and growing spiritually together.
» Kitchen Crew
˃ spreading the responsibility among families to assist with Sunday
night meals/snacks or special events. Providing Kitchen Crew
assistance on St. Jude sponsored retreats/events (i.e. Junior/Senior
retreat or ski trip)…
» Transportation Crew:
˃ Assist with transporting teens to offsite events, as needed, such as
service projects, retreats, and other special events
» Formation Crew
˃ Spiritual support for the success of the youth ministry programs at St.
Jude. Prayer chains, Mass offerings and parent to parent support
» Hospitality Crew
˃ Provide logistical support for special events pertaining to youth
ministry. This group will assist the Core team as well as Parish Staff in
set up or tear down, on an as needed basis.
» Parent Gatherings
˃ Build community with other parents
˃ See handout
» Women of St. Jude
» Men’s Club
» Family Life Nights
˃ Christmas
˃ End of Year
» Summer Cookouts
» Sunday Meal Volunteers
˃ Each family is responsible for assisting in providing Sunday meals
˃ Need volunteer(s) to act as point of contact
+ Assists with reminders and making sure dates are covered
» Life Teen Liturgy Team
˃ Volunteers to assist in coordinating
˃ Parents to encourage their teens to participate
» Parent to parent outreach
˃ Reaching out to families getting them involved with youth ministry
» Getting informed
˃ Facebook fan page
+ St. Jude The Apostle Life Teen
˃ Email blasts
˃ Life Teen Mass song sheets and announcements
˃ Bulletin & web site
˃ Parent Life Gatherings
˃ Monthly calendars
˃ Phone call or email away
» November 10th, 2012
˃ Improv Comedy Night
+ St. Jude Life Teen & Edge Present “Comedy Night” in the Ministry
Hall with improv comedians from Dad’s Garage
» February 15th, 2013
˃ Taste of Lent
+ Food, Fellowship and a crowning of the best meatless dishes!
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Registration Form
Back to the Beach Kick Off
Semester Calendar
2013 Edge Summer Camp
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Yearly Calendar
Youth Leadership Program
COPE Retreat
SEARCH Retreat
Abbey Youth Fest
Junior Senior Retreat
Sonfest Beach Retreat
Parent Teen Mission Experience
Steubenville Conference
Youth Leadership Training