Middle school youth ministry is for any youth in grades 6th - 8th grade who wish to share in faith and fellowship with other middle schoolers! All middle schoolers are welcome!
As part of ongoing lifelong catechesis, middle school youth are invited to participate in the parish community through Mass and the sacraments, service, witness, youth ministry, fellowship, and spiritual experiences. The Middle School Youth Ministry program encourages and assists parents and their middle school children to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Our focus is to grow in our faith and understanding; remembering that to live the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ is a lifelong process.
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Goals for Middle School Ministry
- Foster a transforming spiritual experience of Jesus through the liturgy, allowing early adolescents to have a profound experience the Word of God and the Eucharist.
- Create a positive experience of the Catholic Church for early adolescents.
Assist middle school youth in gaining an understanding and appreciation for what the Catholic Church teaches and believes.
Incorporate the Catholic Church's vision of social justice and peace into their spiritual life.
Develop an identity in middle school youth ministry as being a vital and visual presence within the parish.
SPARK stands for Service, Prayer, Action, Relationship, & Kinship. SPARK is a welcoming space for middle school youth to explore all aspects of the Catholic faith, grow in prayer, serve their community, and build meaningful relationships and kinship with Christ and their peers.
WHEN: Every Tuesday; except for school holidays (see calendar below)
TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: OLMM Parish Hall (unless otherwise specified)