Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)
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Our program is a dynamic program made and tailored just for Middle School youth. Monday nights 6:30 - 8pm (bi-weekly) We currently use one of the diocesan mandated Religious Education materials from Sophia Press and try to keep it as engaging as our previous program, EDGE. in which we followed the structure of Mass -- Gather, Proclaim, Break and Send. With this newer program, the students have wonderful workbooks packed with awesome information to share with the family.
As our program is bi-weekly, the youth will have homework in their workbooks to complete with parents. This is aimed at reinforcing what was learned and bringing the family together in a faith-filled activity. Homework was not meant to be completed all at once but in small 10 minute pieces. I truly believe that the homework will be great for all..
Besides the bi-weekly gatherings, we ask that each student participate in
- Assist at a Mass at least once (see Liturgy Assistanc below)
- Attend at least 2 Community Events
- Particpate in at least one Work of Mercy project (Serving at a dinner, Church clean ups, etc)
For upcoming youth opportunities to live your faith in service/building relationships with Christ and one another, check out the SJN Youth Ministry page.
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Calendar
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Liturgy Assistance
In Middle and High School, we ask all of our students to assist at least once a year in at our 6 PM Mass as Lectors or Hospitality. If your family attends a different Mass time, you can also volunteer at that Mass time. Those who are active altar servers, lectors, or hospitality ministers who serve throughout the year, do not have to sign up.
When signing up, either choose to be a Lector or Hospitality.
When serving, please arrive by 5:30 pm on that Sunday evening, dressed in your Sunday best.
What is
Hospitality - Greet people as they come into the Church and hand out any worship aids
- Help with the collection and bring up the gifts
- Pass out bulletins
- Help organize the Church after Mass
Lector - Proclaim one of the readings - Must prepare ahead of time! -
Parents / Adult Help Needed!The success of our Faith Formation programs relies heavily on the volunteerism of our confirmed SJN Parishioners. Please consider sharing one of your most valuable assets with our children…your TIME! There are many ways to get involved within the Edge Program, whether it is working directly with the students or helping in the background!
We are looking for people to help in a number of different ways, but especially as a Core Team Member. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Cheri'!
EDGE Core Team members are volunteers for our EDGE program. Core team members will attend sessions meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 pm, twice a month. They will help facilitate the various components of the sessions, including small group discussions. Core team members will also meet for regular planning sessions with other core team members. -
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More Information?
Contact Cheri' Andersen
Youth Minister
(603) 880-0825 x 111