Youth Ministry
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The St. Pius X Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry strives to foster a Christ-centered community for learning about and growing in our Catholic faith. We encourage engagement and develop intentional disciples in a lifelong faith journey. For more information about Youth Ministry contact: Audra Kriauciunas
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If you have a child in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who would like to join EDGE or a child in high school who would like to join High School Youth Ministry. If you have questions regarding EDGE or HS YM, contact Audra Kriauciunas at 317-466-3370.
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment that gathers Catholic high school age teenagers from all across America for a life-changing encounter with Christ. The schedule includes general sessions and workshops addressing a wide variety of topics as well as opportunities for reconciliation, daily liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance, a comedy club, and thematic village. If you are interested in attending with your youth as a chaperone, contact Audra Kriauciunas . **We never want cost to prohibit participation in Faith Formation events. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Audra Kriauciunas
Middle School students join us for:- EDGE on Sunday's from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in Shalom (following the school calendar) September - April
- Additional North Deanery Jr. High events - stay tuned to the parish bulletin for information on events.
For additional information about our Middle School Sunday Morning EDGE program,
contact: Audra KriauciunasHigh School students join us for:- Additional North Deanery High School events stay tuned to the parish bulletin for information on events.
For additional information about our High School Youth Ministry programs, contact: Audra Kriauciunas
TIME AND TALENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our Youth Ministry develops and coordinates age appropriate experiences to reinforce the Catholic values being fostered in the youth of St. Pius X Parish. In order to succeed, the Youth Ministry needs the active participation of adult parishioners to assist in the various youth ministry programs.
Please review our calendar for opportunities. If you have a gift of time, talent, or treasure that could enhance the SPX Youth Ministry, please contact Audra Kriauciunas or Mary Seaman. All adult parishioners are invited and encouraged to take part in these programs.
YOUTH COMMISSION
What is it?The Parish Youth Commission is a group of parishioners interested in the formation and development of the Youth Ministry Program here at St. Pius X Parish. These parishioners would be from all different ages and backgrounds, all united in service towards the Youth. Commission members would be expected to attend regular meetings to brainstorm and discuss the vision for the Youth Ministry program, as well as, provide advice for the Youth Minister. Members would also act as ambassadors to the parish at large to raise awareness of the needs of the Youth and identify parishioners who have a calling for Youth Ministry.How do I sign up?Our Mission is to help our youth encounter Christ wherever they are and to be Christ to those they encounter.Do you have a craft that you would be willing to demonstrate to our youth?
We are currently seeking parishioners who have a knack for working with their hands that would love to demonstrate their craft to our EDGE and Life Teen students. Past crafts that our parishioners have shared are woodworking, and knitting/crochet. If interested, contact Audra Kriauciunas.Youth Commission ChairpersonSuellyn Sorensen [email protected]Staff Associate/Director of Youth and Young Adult Audra Kriauciunas 317-466-3365HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIPS
High School Summer Trips -Youth Ministry participates in many summer trips. Nazareth Farm in West Virginia is a week-long mission trip for 16-18 year old teens. Catholic Heart Work Camp is a week-long mission trip for 13-20 year old teens. Adult chaperones are needed to help with all these trips.CONFIRMATION
This third Sacrament of Initiation celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit coming down on our candidates. The Holy Spirit gives us the knowledge and courage to do what we can't learn from school or our extracurricular activities including, making decisions that will change our lives or guiding a friend through their struggles. Those interested in learning more about the Holy Spirit can begin preparation in the Fall, starting in 10th grade or above, and will be confirmed in the Spring of the same year. The Youth Ministry Office coordinates this preparation and is looking for speakers willing to show how the Holy Spirit is working in their life. If you have any questions or would like to help with this process, please call
Mary Seaman at 317-466-3365 or email: [email protected].
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