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Youth Ministry St. Gerald Youth Ministry is a program which addresses the needs of our 7-12th graders, by focusing on the four ministry settings of youth, family, church and community. We provide opportunities for advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, pastoral care, leadership development, and worship. Our mission is to promote, within our parish, a youth- friendly environment that welcomes youth and offers them a sense of belonging. This is accomplished by maintaining a comprehensive Youth Ministry program that is to, with, by and for youth. Youth Ministry The response of the entire Christian community to the needs of our young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community. Youth Ministry is TO, WITH, BY and FOR youth Youth Ministry is TO youth when the Christian community exercises its pastoral role in meeting young people's needs. Youth ministry is WITH youth when young people share with adults in a common responsibility to carry out the Church's mission. Youth ministry is BY youth when young people exercise their own ministry to others, particularly their peers. Youth ministry is FOR youth when adults attempt to interpret the needs of youth and act as advocates in articulating the concerns of youth to the wider community. Goals of Youth Ministry 1. Work to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. 2. Seek to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community. Youth Ministry Information and Events
Please check page four of the weekly bulletin for more information and upcoming events.
Youth Liturgy
Our next CELEBRATION of the Liturgy is on March 14th at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel. This will be a youth-assisted liturgy with our CELEBRATIONS group leading the music. After Mass we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the Family Fun Center with 3 Level Laser tag, Leprechaun hunting, Games and Pizza. The cost will be $6.00. Please turn in a registration form to Kathy by March 10th.
Pro-Life Poster Contest
St. Gerald Youth Ministry and the St. Gerald Pro-LIfe Committee are sponsoring a poster contest this Lent. The theme is "A Season for New LIfe." Prizes of $20.00, $15.00 and $10.00 will be awarded. Contact Kathy Kensinger for rules and an entry form
Upcoming Activities
Other News to NoteMarch 14th — Youth Mass at 5 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel. March 19th — Bake Sale at the parish Fish Fry, 4:30– 7 p.m. We need people to help by providing baked goods and selling. The proceeds will go to our Youth Programs. April 2nd — Good Friday, Living Stations of the Cross at noon. We need ALL of you to help with this. April 18th —Senior Mass at 10:30 am. Please call Kathy if you will be coming Aprill 22nd -- Confirmation Practice at 7 pm April 24th -- Confirmation at 7 pm CELEBRATE MUSIC
7-12th graders are invited to CELEBRATE your musical gifts by joining our CELEBRATIONS youth music group. We need your help with our Youth Liturgies and special events.For details call Kathy @ 331-1955 High School Faith Formation
Coffee Talk TopicsOur High School Faith Formation Group “Christ in the Real World” will resume Jan. 6th. We meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room (78th & Lakeview in the basement of the Business Office.) Please drop in for a warm beverage and discuss faith topics that are relevant to your daily life. Talk, question, laugh, learn, eat, serve and pray your way into a Christian lifestyle that takes faith past Confirmation classes and into real life. There is no charge to join this group and drop-ins are welcome If you would like to share your faith by being an adult mentor for our youth programs, please call Kathy at 331-1955.. Call Kathy for details. Summer Activities
Although Summer seems a long way off, it’s not too early to make plans. It might make you feel a little warmer!Elden F. Curtiss Youth Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camps- Every day at camp brings opportunities to participate in a wide variety of recreational and Catholic Formation activities. Camps for all ages: June 21-25, June 28-July 2, July 5-9 (5-6th ), July 12-16, 19-23 (7-8th), July 25- 30 (H. S.) For more information contact Tom Murray, 402-332- 3384 or : http://archomaha.org/ education/cffo/youth-camp/camp.html Youth Serve Dates for current 7th & 8th graders June 27-29, July 11-13, July 25-27 This archdiocesan service program is a great way to live your faith while meeting new people. Call Kathy by March 15th if you are interested. We need adult helpers, too! 
Release of Liability Form
Click the link to download the release of liability / permission form in Adobe PDF format.
2009 Volunteer Resources
Need service hours? Here is a list of phone numbers and contact information for places where you can find service opportunities. Just download the attached PDF document.
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God, source of creation and love, you invite each of us to serve you through the gift of our lives. May your grace encourage men and women to serve the church as priests, sisters, brothers, and lay ministers. Make us an instrument to encourage others to give of themselves and challenge us to do the same. Amen.
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