YOUTH MINISTRY

INTRODUCTION
   At St. Alberts, we believe that youth ministry is a vital part of Parish life. Our staff is committed to helping families respond to the needs of young people. In return, our parish is open to receive the many gifts that young people continue to bless us with. We have a full-time Youth Minister on our staff, as well as a part-
time Coordinator of Youth Activities.
   Our goals can be found in the latest Church document titled "Renewing The Vision: A Framework For Catholic Youth Ministry." They are as follows:
.....empower young people to be disciples of Jesus in our world today,
.....draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community, and
.....foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.


OUR VISION
 We believe that Pope John Paul II had a vision for young people that can
inspire and encourage us:

     "This is what is needed: a Church for young people, which will
     know how to speak to their hearts and enkindle, comfort, and
     inspire enthusiasm in it with the joy of the Gospel and the strength
     of the Eucharist; a Church which will know how to invite and to
     welcome the person who seeks a purpose for which to commit
     his or her whole existence; a Church which is not afraid to require
     much, after having given much; which does not fear asking from
     young people the effort of a noble and authentic adventure,
     such as that of following the Gospel"
                                                                               ---Pope John Paul II


CATECHETICAL MINISTRY
   Our Faith Formation program is flexible and family friendly.
   Middle School (grades 6-8) and their parents attend a once-a-month
intergenerational gathering to experience a topic that challenges and encourages them to learn more about their Catholic faith.
   New this year!  Our ninth graders are beginning a two-year Confirmation preparation.  They meet in small groups with catechists.  Our 10th and 11th grade youth participate in a Confirmation Preparation program with small group leaders and sponsors.
   There are plenty of opportunities for youth to learn more about their faith at St. Alberts.
One of the best sources of information is in the pages of the Youth Ministry Handbook.



Susan Leet (left
Director of High School & Middle
School Faith Formation
837-3798 Ext 30
susan@saintalberts.org

Lisa Kueter (right)
High School & Middle School
Activities Coordinator
837-3798 Ext 34
saygodym@aol.com

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2420 St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Phone 608-837-3798   Fax 608-837-8576

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