Youth Opportunities

Youth in grades 4-12 assist the priest during Mass, including the processions before and after Mass, helping with offertory gifts, and other tasks that aid the celebrant and enhance the liturgy.

Youth Atlar Server Chairpersons: 

 Andrew Messer, Seminarian Intern
 Tony Catalano
 Mike Roth
 Juan Martinez, Hispanic Mass

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) provides a sacred space, called an Atrium, for the faith formation of children from ages 3 to 12 (6th grade). The focus of the program is to deepen the child's existing relationship with God; to encourage the formation of a personal prayer life; to participate fully in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Catholic Church; and to develop a deeper understanding of Catholic identity and tradition. CGS utilizes the educational principles of Maria Montessori. 
 
CGS is based on the belief that God and the child are already in a relationship and provides a place where that relationship can grow through the assistance of trained catechists. Specially designed materials and inspiring presentations help children explore areas of faith formation appropriate to their developmental age.
 
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will resume on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the 9:00 am Mass on February 12th.  CGS will resume at the 11:00 am Mass on the third Sundays of the month on February 19th.

Contact: Jen Sanders

Choristers is our parish youth choir, for children in grades 3-6.  The Choristers typically sing once a month at a weekend Mass or an all-school Mass and at periodic special events during the school year. Practices are on Thursdays after school. 
 

Questions? Please contact Jayson Elliott.

This special Holy Hour is geared toward families! Held on the first Thursday of each month, families meet in the Gathering Space (6:15 pm) and process into church with the presider. Families are invited to gather in front of the altar for prayer, song and activities, which vary throughout the liturgical season.  

​Contact: Jen Sanders

Little Flowers Girls' Club is a Catholic program based upon the spirituality of St. Thérése.  Girls learn virtues through the lives of Saints,  Scripture, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Badges are earned by studying the saints and completing small tasks.  Developed by a mother of 10, this club strives to bring the faith alive and inspires girls to become authentic Catholic women. For girls in Kindergarten - 5th grades and their mothers.

Contact: Jen Sanders

Our Parish School of Religion (PSR) is designed for youth in grades K-8. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, throughout the school year. During PSR, younger students may work in the Atrium with their catechists. Curriculum for grades 1 & 2, and 7 & 8 includes preparation for receiving Sacraments.
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Our PSR catechists are individuals who have the ability to teach, lead group discussions, conduct faith sharing, have a love and respect for children, a basic understanding of Catholic teaching, scripture, and tradition, a desire to grow and share faith, and a willingness to share their own faith experience.

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Contact: Jen Sanders

In the Toledo Diocese, children celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion when they reach the “age of reason,” typically in 2nd grade.  The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated when children are in “the 8th grade through sixteen years of age.” These sacraments are an extension of our baptism as part of the Sacraments of Initiation and are celebrated with all parish children. Formation is provided for children and their families. Children ages 7-17 who have not been baptized join the Church through the Order of Christian Inittiation of Children (OCIC) program.

For questions or to become a volunteer, please contact:

Contact: Jen Sanders

Our high school youth group provides opportunities for service and discussion and reflection on faith-based topics. ​Food, faith and fellowship are incorporated into the meetings and events. 

Contact: Jen Sanders