Middle School Youth Ministry

Middle School Faith Rally
November 2 & 3, 2012, 7:00-9:00pm
St. Anne Grade School & St. Joseph Parish (O'Hara Twp.) 
The Faith Rally serves as an introductory experience of youth ministry for middle school students (Grades 6-8), parents, youth ministers, and catechists through an enthusiastic evening of interactive music, prayer, story-telling, and fun.  This year’s presenter is Jackie Francois (www.jackiefrancois.com).  Jackie is a full-time speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader from Orange County, CA.  In 2006, she became an artist with www.spiritandsong.com and in 2008 released her debut album titled “Your Kingdom is Glorious.”  She has been involved in youth ministry since she graduated high school, and she now travels the globe speaking to young people about God’s love and leading worship for various events and ministries.
 

Silver Ring Thing: Catholic Edition
January 11, 2013, 6:30-9:00pm
SRT (www.silverringthing.com) is a high-tech, high-energy performance that educates teens about the benefits of remaining abstinent until marriage and the dangers of promiscuous behavior.  Teenagers (Grades 8-12), parents, and youth ministers are invited to attend.  With dramas, videos, special effects, and speakers, teenagers will be motivated in a unique and personal way to choose to commit to both God and their future spouse to remain chaste until marriage.

Lovewalk for the Poor
February 10, 2013, 2:00pm
The Lovewalk for the Poor, held on the Sunday nearest Saint Valentine’s Day, is a worship and social service experience aimed to help the poor of our diocese.  After celebrating Mass, walkers carry the donations they previously collected to East End Cooperative Ministries.  By doing so the walkers experience the hardships of the homeless who carry their possessions with them at all times.  The Lovewalk for the Poor will take place at Sacred Heart Parish in Shadyside and is open to all ages.

Middle School Retreat
April 13-14, 2013
A NET Team consisting of 10 to 12 missionaries ages 18 to 28 will be here to invite all they meet to give their lives to the only one who can satisfy their hungry hearts - Jesus Christ.  The NET Team will provide our young people with a more intense retreat experience by taking them out of their regular environment and helping them to think more seriously about their relationship with God.  This overnight retreat is held at the Gilmary Center (www.gilmarycenter.org) and is open to young people in grades 7-8.  Visit www.netusa.org for more information.

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