(For more information or to volunteer for any of these opportunities, contact the Director of Youth Ministry)
Young Hope
This program is designed for Junior High Students in grades 7-8. This group meets on Wednesday Nights 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Volunteers for the Young Hope Program must be confirmed.
Teen Life
This program is for teenagers in grades 9 – 12. Our teens are encouraged to participate in the Youth Mass on Sunday’s at one o’clock. This group meets Monday nights 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Volunteers for the Teen Life Program must be juniors in college and older.
In order to encourage a community atmosphere for the youth/teens involved in our programs; the following are offered each school year: retreats, service events, and fundraiser events.
In order to encourage a community atmosphere for the youth/teens involved in our programs; the following are offered each school year: retreats, service events, and fundraiser events.
Confirmation
This program is designed for high school students in grades 10-12 requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation. This group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Volunteers for this program must be juniors in college or older.
RCIA
(Adapted to Teens – 7th – 12th grades)
Catechists for RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens) must be truly dedicated and committed, have experience or certification and be willing to work with Teens of different ages in one group. Beginning in August, sharing in collection of needed paper work, the Catechists conduct the classes through the Pentecost Sunday. The Catechists organize and facilitate a Retreat before Easter Vigil. They are also expected to assist in Parent Orientation, Rite of Acceptance, and other rituals pertaining to the process. This group meets on Sunday mornings 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Catechists for RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens) must be truly dedicated and committed, have experience or certification and be willing to work with Teens of different ages in one group. Beginning in August, sharing in collection of needed paper work, the Catechists conduct the classes through the Pentecost Sunday. The Catechists organize and facilitate a Retreat before Easter Vigil. They are also expected to assist in Parent Orientation, Rite of Acceptance, and other rituals pertaining to the process. This group meets on Sunday mornings 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Key Areas for Youth Ministry at MHT:
Scriptural:
We share the word of God in creative ways so that the youth/teens may have a better understanding of the scriptures.
Service:
We find pleasure in fulfilling our baptismal promise by serving others. We are involved in service projects that may sometimes take place on a different day/time depending on what we are doing to serve our community.
Social:
We have two kinds of social gatherings: 1) Sharing current issues of personal interest and education that may involve guest speakers. 2) Activities where we socialize with each other as a community just to have fun.
Volunteers in our Youth Ministry programs are called “CORE” Members. This is the acronym which represents:
Christ–Centered (Core members must practice the Catholic faith and have a relationship with Him)
Open-minded (Core members must be open to Jesus and open to others)
Reliable (Core members must take this commitment seriously. Time commitment is approximately four hours a week.)
Enthused (Core members must love youth and be willing to share their faith and talents with others.)
Training for persons interested in working with youth/teens is provided.
We share the word of God in creative ways so that the youth/teens may have a better understanding of the scriptures.
Service:
We find pleasure in fulfilling our baptismal promise by serving others. We are involved in service projects that may sometimes take place on a different day/time depending on what we are doing to serve our community.
Social:
We have two kinds of social gatherings: 1) Sharing current issues of personal interest and education that may involve guest speakers. 2) Activities where we socialize with each other as a community just to have fun.
Volunteers in our Youth Ministry programs are called “CORE” Members. This is the acronym which represents:
Christ–Centered (Core members must practice the Catholic faith and have a relationship with Him)
Open-minded (Core members must be open to Jesus and open to others)
Reliable (Core members must take this commitment seriously. Time commitment is approximately four hours a week.)
Enthused (Core members must love youth and be willing to share their faith and talents with others.)
Training for persons interested in working with youth/teens is provided.