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How are YOU going
to answer HIS call?Don't let anyone look down on your because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct,
in love, in faith and in purity."
1 Timothy 4:12
Junior High 6th - 8th grade
High School 9th - 12th grade
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One Bread One Cup June 9-13, 2025
The thoughts of our youth ... "This last week, a group of young students from our parish went to One Bread One Cup at Saint Meinrad. It was a week long conference where we learned about the sacraments, the liturgy, our mission in the church, and so much more about our faith. We also had the chance to volunteer, pray with Benedictine monks, and have classes with catechists."
"... Through thoughtful discussion and engaging activities I gained a deeper understanding of myself and my place in the world."
"... the most meaningful part of One Bread One Cup was mass. That sounds simple but it was so beautiful how every single person sang and prayed loudly and unashamedly. I have never seen every person in church participate fully..."OBOC "emphasized three main points: (First) we need to surround ourselves with the Word, with Christ daily, so that we can become like Christ ... Second, we should be open to the sacraments and the grace, they can lead us too ... Third to figure out our mission in this world. How are we going to help those around us and how are we going to change the world?"
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The Young Church Calendar
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June 22, 7:00 AM - June 28, 3:00 PM
CHWC MISSION To share the love of Christ as we serve the neglected, brokenhearted and the marginalized in any way needed....Read More -
July 20, 1:00 PM - July 21, 10:00 AM
Get your camping gear ready for a night of faith, friendship and FUN!Read More -
Sunday, July 27, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Join us for Youth Mass! Ministry leaders needed for Hospitality, Lectors, Gift Collectors and Gift Bearers. COME, serve YOUR parish and Lord!Read More
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Confirmation 2025
Nov 2, 2025 at St Gabriel Catholic Church-
What is Confirmation?
"Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which enhances the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds. Confirmation, like Baptism, imprints a spiritual mark or indelible character on the Christian's soul; for this reason one can receive this sacrament only once in one's life. The essential rite of Confirmation is anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism together with the laying on of the minister's hand and the words:
Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit" (United States Catechism for Adults)1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 ~ "Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise
prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good"
O Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore you. Enlighten, guide, strengthen and console me. Tell me what I ought to say and do and command me to do it. I promise to be submissive in everything you ask of me and to accept all that you permit to happen to me, only show me what is your will. Amen.
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Curl up with a book!To Heights and Unto Depths, Letters from the Colorado Trail
Author: Fr John Nepil
Living Joy - 9 rules to help you rediscover and live joy everyday
Author: Chris Stefanick
The Three Ordinary Voices of God
Author: Matthew Kelly
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"Young pilgrims, Christ needs you to enlighten the world and to show it the 'path to life" (Ps 16) ... Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion, and your fortitude at the service of life... The Church needs your energies, your enthusiasm, your youthful ideals, in order to make the Gospel of life penetrate the fabric of society, transforming people's hearts and the structure of society in order to create a civilization of true justice and love." - St John Paul II, August 15, 1993 on World Youth Day in Denver, CO
I pray, that our Youth Ministry program will follow the principles below
and help YOU live as a disciple of Christ.
If there is anything we can do to help you in this journey
don't hesitate to reach out.
Mrs Kim Vournazos, Youth Ministry Assistant
937-207-4119 * [email protected]
PARENTS/GUARDIANS - I can't do this without your prayers and support. How is God calling YOU? -
Principles of Youth Ministry - USCCB
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Three Goals for Youth Ministry
1. To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus 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.
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Seven Themes of a Comprehensive Ministry
1. Developmentally Appropriate
2. Family Friendly
3. Intergenerational
4. Multicultural
5. Community-Wide Collaboration
6. Leadership
7. Flexible and Adaptable Programming
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Eight Components of a Comprehensive Ministry
1. Advocacy
2. Catechesis
3. Community Life
4. Evangelization
5. Justice and Service
6. Leadership Development
7. Pastoral Care
8. Prayer and Worship
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