| What
does St. Paul the Apostle Youth Ministry Program Offer?
F.O.L.L.O.W. = Friends Offering
Love Leadership Opportunity
and Worship
Tuesday FOLLOW Night
Meeting's consist of prayer, Scripture Analysis, Small Groups,
Games, Church News, Teen Talk and Discussions. We meet every Tuesday
evening in our convent rooms known as 'THE CAVERN'...Social hour
is from 5:30 to 7:00pm (play cards, listen to music, play darts
or hang out and chat) and the meeting follows from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
Each Tuesday has a different theme, so make sure you come by and
check it out. The core of our Youth Ministry stems around Tuesday
Night FOLLOW Meetings.
Youth Mass
Teens are involved in all aspects of the Mass celebration by either
participating as a Lector, Extraordinary Minister, Usher/Greeter,
Cantor or help direct the Mass itself. Typically, our Masses are
on the last Saturday of the month at 4:30pm, along with St. Paul's
Contemporary Choir who preform every Saturday evening.
Youth Mass Prep
Before every Youth Mass we will come together at 3:30pm in 'THE
CAVERN' to prepare our minds and hearts for the special and awesome
gift of the Eucharist. A 15-20 minute meditation with prayer and
songs to focus ourselves on the Liturgy itself and why we are
doing what we are doing - and more importantly, who we are serving.
Rosary
Before every Youth Mass our teens will lead the Blessed Rosary
in front of the Church congregation at 4:10pm. Not only is this
a special devotion and prayer to our Blessed Mother, but something
John Paul the Great was so passionate about. Let us follow the
call of JP2 and continue praying this wonderful prayer. We also
will pray the Rosary on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm
in the youth ministry room.
Praise and Worship
Spend a half hour once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:15pm
in the youth ministry room for ‘Praise and Worship. Bring a CD
or two to share with the group. What an awesome way to pray! God
alone is worthy of our devotion, praise and worship. He is God,
our Creator, and we are commanded to praise and worship Him.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Join us for this monthly prayer devotional on the third Tuesday
of the month at 6:15pm in the youth ministry room. Devotion to
the Divine Mercy involves a total commitment to God as Mercy.
It is a decision to trust completely in Him, to accept His mercy
with thanksgiving, and to be merciful as He is merciful!
Eucharistic Adoration
Join us for this monthly prayer devotional on the fourth Tuesday
of the month between 5:30-6:15pm in the Church. Come for 5 minutes
or all 45...this is your time to spend with Jesus, listening to
Him in your heart. Every 15 minutes, we will offer a prayer aloud
and the peaceful music of Gregorian Chant will aide to your devotion
throughout the time period.
FOLLOW Retreats
You don’t want to miss this AWESOME weekend of prayer, talks,
games, food, fun and fellowship!! St. Paul’s welcomes all High
School Students for an exciting, spiritual and powerful weekend
that you won’t soon forget! The Retreat Team will contact you
after you sign up with packing list and other info. There are
2 weekend FOLLOW Retreats per year, during the fall and spring
months. Once you attend a FOLLOW Retreat, you then have the opportunity
to become a Retreat Team Leader.
Summer Mission Trips
St. Paul's Youth Ministry typically goes on a week-long summer
mission trip. The Mission trip is based on the Cornerstones of
Service, Community, Simplicity, and Prayer. Our 2006 and 2007
summer mission trips consisted of assisting Hurricane Katrina
victims in Waveland and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi...working indoors
and outdoors with cleaning, drywalling, landscaping, debris cleanup,
etc... This is an excellent opportunity for youth and adults to
serve one another, just as Christ asks us. Remember, Jesus did
not come to be served, but to serve! We are currently in the planning
stages for a June 2009 mission trip at a different location.
Open Gym Basketball and Volleyball
Come and enjoy an evening of basketball and/or volleyball every
3rd Monday night of the month in the Activity Center from 7:00
to 9:00pm. More open gyms are added sporadically throughout the
month if possible.
DAYBREAK-Shepherd's Table
Every other month we partake in preparing and serving lunch for
those less fortunate in the Joliet Area. The second Saturday of
that particular month we take control of the kitchen and make
lunch for nearly 100 people at Joliet's DAYBREAK Shelter. Spending
a few hours serving others is time well spent!
Bible Study
Learn and discuss more about this wonderful book we call the Bible.
We meet once a month on the first or second Thursday of the month
to study the 'Good Book' - whether it is in 'THE CAVERN', Church
or sitting at home on your computer. That's right - ONLINE Bible
Studies are a part of our program as well - what a great way to
use the internet! Make sure you know the time and chatroom and
be ready for a comprehensive and thorough study of the Bible,
while relaxing in your own home.
Community Mass
Join us once a month for either the 9:00 or 10:30am Mass, where
we will come together and attend Mass. Following the Liturgy we
will walk over to the local restaurant and enjoy a nice breakfast
together.
Stations of the Cross
Come out for this 20 minute beautiful event to walk through the
struggles and journeys of our Lord Jesus! The Stations of the
Cross are located right outside the convent in the church courtyard.
Focus on the Cross
This is another, more spiritual event. We do this during the Tuesday
Meeting once each month. What happens is we shine a spotlight
onto the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and are guided through a
meditation during the Last Supper and Good Friday. It is a very
special, personal time where one can think about what is going
on in their lives and try to find answers from God.
Community Night Out
Join us for a night of bowling, miniature golf, movies, fellowship
or something else fun. Typically after our Youth Mass or another
Friday of Saturday night.
Movie-Pizza Night
Join us for a night of pizza and a movie in 'THE CAVERN'. A great
way to spend an evening - friends, food and fellowship.
Youth Leadership- Click
Here to View Our 2008-9 Youth Leadership Team
Youth Rep Leaders/Peer Ministers work hard to make our program
strong with different aspects of ministry. Peer Ministers run
and assist meetings, lead prayer during events, manage small group
discussions and more! Monthly meetings are held the 1st Tuesday
of the month for Peer Ministers and the second Tuesday of the
month for the entire Youth Leadership Team...both meetings at
5:00pm!
PLUS MUCH MORE
Annual Diocese of Joliet Youth Leadership Conference in July;
National Catholic Youth Conference; Rome World Youth Trip 2000,
Toronto World Youth Trip 2002, Germany World Youth Trip 2005 and
Australia World Youth Day in 2008; Great America Trips; Lock-ins;
Chicago Train Trips; Paintball and Lazertag trips; Basketball
Tournaments; Christmas Caroling; Waterpark Trip; NET Retreat;
Navy Pier Trip; Fundraising Carwashes and other events; Parent
Nights and much more - always something new coming!!!
Would
You Like to be a Volunteer?
St. Paul’s Youth Ministry
is Looking For YOU!
- Do you like working with teenagers?
- Do you have any free time to help volunteer or chaperone?
- Do you want to help kids grow in their faith and have fun to?
If you answered yes to any of those questions,
then working with the Youth Ministry Program may be for you.
St. Paul’s Youth Ministry Program has many events that need your
help…
Click
here to fill out our volunteer sheet
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