High School Program
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Schedule
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Winter 2023...
Our next meeting is 7pm Sunday, Jan 29th when we'll begin our Keys & Swords study on Acts of the Apostles.
I look forward to seeing all our HS teens Jan 29th!Jan 6: Youth Safety:
- Watched Amy's Choice video; completed student worksheet & discussed
- We also watched Real Life stories-Survivor diaries & discussed
Fall 2022:
We finished our Venture study on salvation history. If you've missed any classes, you can cover the lessons online on Ascension's Thinkific. Here's what we've covered thus far:- Dec 11: Lesson 8
- Dec 4: Lesson 7
- Nov 20: Lesson 6 - Exile, Return & The Revolt. Click here for HW sheet
- Nov 13: Lesson 5 - United & Divided Kingdoms. Click here for HW sheet
- Oct 23: Lesson 4 - Exodus, Desert Wanderings, Conquest & Judges. Click here for HW sheet
- Oct 16: Lesson 3 - The Patriarchs and Egypt & Exodus. Click here for HW sheet
- Sep 25: Lesson 2 - Early World period of salvation history. Click here for HW sheet
- Sep 18: Lesson 1 - Introduction Click here for a PDF of the homework sheet.
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Our program is a dynamic program made and tailored just for High School youth. Sunday nights 7:00 - 8:30pm with exception of holidays & school breaks (3/month) In years past, we used materials from Life Teen, Alpha Youth or Ascension Press geared towards High School teens. This upcoming year we'll be changing at bit so we don't feel rushed & can truly engage with one another The goal is for teens to get to know each other and build friendships as well as keep them learning about our vast faith and serving our SJN community. Therefore, we'll have some nights dedicated to dinner with social activities including small group talks. and others using video based instructions and small group discussions.
Liturgy Participation
In 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 ministers. If your family attends a different Mass time, you can also volunteer at that Mass time. For those who are active altar servers, lectors or hospitality or extraordinary (eucharistic) ministers who serve throughout the year, you do not have to sign up.
When signing up, either choose to be a Lector or Hospitality.
When serving, please arrive 30 minutes early dressed in your Sunday best.
What does Hospitality do?
- 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
What does a Lector do?
- Proclaim one of the readings
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Calendar
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Life Teen Video
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Life Teen Blog
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THE DISCOMFORT OF WAITING “Even before the light turned red, my hand was locked on my phone, thumbing its way to Instagram.” In the perfect story of life, the next line would probably read, “and...
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It was a Thursday night, and I remember sitting on my bathroom floor weeping, thinking to myself, “I wonder how long it will take them to notice?” I was 16, newly licensed, playing high school...
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It was tempting because nobody would find out. I also needed the money. And it was one paper. I remember the moment clearly, standing at my locker and contemplating the offer. $20 for a paper. My...
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Saint John Paul II - Feast Day Oct 22nd
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Parent/Adult Help Needed
The success of our Faith Formation programs relies on the volunteerism of our 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 High School 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 Environment Setup, picking up pizza (already ordered & paid for), and chaperones for various events throughout the year. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Cheri'! -
Contact Us
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Cheri' Andersenyouthsjnnh.orgYouth (grades 6-12) & Adult Ministry
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