Saint Luke's Parish Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM)
(6th through 12th Grades)

The foundations of the parish Catholic Youth Ministry are based in the concepts contained in the statement Renewing the Vision (RTV), published by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.

What is Youth Ministry?

“Youth ministry is the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community.” (RTV 1)

What are the goals of Youth Ministry?

• Goal 1: Empowerment: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. (RTV 9)
• Goal 2: Participation: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. (RTV 11)
• Goal 3: Growth: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. (RTV 15)

Youth Ministry settings:

• Youth
• Family
• Parish
• Wider Community

What are the components of youth ministry?

• Advocacy
• Catechesis
• Community Life
• Evangelization
• Justice and Service
• Leadership Development
• Pastoral Care
• Prayer and Worship

Junior High (Grades 6-8) CYM meetings are generally held twice a month on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Senior High (Grades 9-12) CYM meetings are generally held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Both groups meet in the Parish Center. Announcements are posted on the Youth Ministry bulletin boards in the church and on the St. Luke website. Newsletters and announcements are posted on the Youth Ministry bulletin boards in the church, Parish Center and on the St. Luke website. You may also be added to the Youth Ministry email list by sending your email to cym@stlukesparish.org. Please check these locations for latest information.

Catholic Youth Ministry Activities have included but are not limited to the following: Christmas; Graduation & Youth Liturgies; Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist; Lectors; Ushers; Acolytes; Christmas church decoration; Parish Festival; Chili Cook-off; Parish Picnic; Christmas parade; Living Stations of the Cross at St. Luke’s & Moosehaven; Habitat for Humanity; St. Francis Soup Kitchen; Catholic Worker House; Souper Bowl of Caring; Waste Not Want Not; Food Fast; Relay for Life; Service Days; Parish Retreats; Diocesan Youth Rally; Diocesan World Youth Day in St. Augustine; National Catholic Youth Conference, Steubenville; Notre Dame Vision; Mass at the Cathedral; Tour of Mission of Nombre de Dios; Urban Plunge; S.P.L.U.N.G.E.; Youth Leader; Mission Trips to Alabama & West Virginia; Parish Breakfasts; Lenten Fish Fry; Breakfast Burritos; Fall Craft & Rummage Sale; Bake Sales; “ Shower of Flowers”; Cookie Care Packages; Concerts; Night of Joy; Sr. Helen Prejean; Blessing of Teen Drivers; Self Defense Classes; National Youth Day Prayer Bookmarks; Birthday recognitions; Dinner Theater; Msgr. Joseph James Writing Scholarships; St. Timothy Award; Parent-Teen Relationship Seminar, Theology of the Body.

The youth can participate in ALL or SOME the Youth Ministry opportunities. They are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities.

Here at St. Luke's, we use the Reflect, Rejoice, Reach-out and Respect approach to implement the Youth Ministry program! We respect ourselves and each other through our words, actions & personal appearance.

Questions? Please call Regina Quinones at 910-7221, 282-0439 x113 or email at cym@stlukesparish.org.

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