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Youth Ministry

“Don't let anyone look down on your because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
– 1 Timothy 4:12
Life Teen

Youth Ministry Staff, (317) 773-0297

Stacy Costa, High School Youth Minister 773-0297 x243 scosta@ologn.org
Scott McNelis, Assistant Youth Minister 773-0297 x242 smcnelis@ologn.org
Weekly Meetings:
Grades 7 & 8 Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm
High School -- LifeTeen Sundays 5:00 - 8:30pm

Mission

Youth Ministry reaches out to all of the youth of our parish and helps to inspire, encourage and teach these young people how to live their Catholic faith life. We help to prepare students for the sacrament of confirmation. Youth Ministry encourages the further faith development of individuals to learn more about their faith and to bring them into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. This is done through Sunday night sessions, retreats, socials, sacraments, conferences etc. We work on many levels parish, deanery, and diocesan.

Goals

Our Parish community's vision of youth ministry has always been one of becoming, belonging, believing, and living out the faith. As a parish family, it is our call to journey with youth, be present to them, in relationship with them, and lead them into a speral relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our goals are:

  1. To empower young people to live a disciples of Christ in our world today.
  2. To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
  3. To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
  4. To empower young people to believe in themselves.
  5. To assure our youth they are loved, valued and needed — not only in their own parish family, but also in their schools, homes, and local communities.

Teen Comments

"Being a part of the Youth Council group means I get to help make decisions about what type of activities we do as a youth group — I like that." — Shea Allen
"I come to Youth Ministy for the good food, good socialization, and , you can get in touch with God while you're here too." — Jordan White
"I come to Youth Ministry because it's fun. I see my friends, and I learn more about God and who He is. My FAVORITE part is, of course, hangin' out with my friends." — Matt Hittle
"I like 'Crooked Halo' because I love to sing and it sgives me a chance to give something back to my church." — Jessica Klink
"I'm involed with Youth Ministry because I get to do lots of activities that are fun and have to do with God." — Alli Becker
"I go to be with all the kids and I like being a part of the decision-making for our Youth Ministry group." — Jack Carney
 
"I like to become more involved with my faith and getting to know people. I like helping through service projects. Youth Ministry is a great experience for me." — Ashley Cain		  

Opportunities to be Involved

  • Youth Ministry Classes
  • Retreats
  • Leadership Opportunites
  • Youth Ensemble ("Crooked Halo")
  • Liturgical Ministries
  • Liturgy Council
  • Youth Council
  • Haiti Committee
  • Workcamps
  • Music Camps
  • Social Activities
  • Deanery Events
  • Diocesan Events
  • Diocesan Youth Council
  • Baccalaureate Honor
  • Leadership/Scholarship Awards
  • Life Teen CORE member — Adults
  • Environment Team — Adults
  • Life Teen Mass — all parishoners
  • Life Nights — High School Teens
  • Confirmation Classes
  • Cathecist — Adults