Youth Ministry

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The Youth Ministry seeks to provide support, prayer, fun, strong values/morals, and faith based relationships with the young people of our parish. There are Adult volunteer positions for any and all talents and time commitments.

Event Planning Adult Core Team

Participate as a team member in the core leadership unit of the youth ministry which does the visioning, planning, and overseeing of ministry implementation. This team works closely with the coordinator in setting the tone and direction for the youth ministry. Time Commitment: One to two weeknight planning team meetings per month.

Adult Retreat Planning Team

Willing souls who care about young people are needed to be a part of the Retreat Planning Team. Several retreats are held throughout the year for High School students, as it is mandatory as a part of the Faith Formation program for them to participate in one during the course of the year. This is a form of being a catechist. Time commitments: monthly meeting and one to two days every other month.

Praise and Worship Music Director

Many YM programs are enhanced with the use of music. If you play guitar, piano or any other instrument or can sing, your help is greatly needed. Time Commitment: flexible, as you can participate in any and all events that the YM sponsors according to your schedule. There is opportunity for this to grow into a praise and worship band, to hold special praise and worship nights, etc. However, whatever time you can give would be appreciated.

Mentor

Now more than ever our youth need positive role models. Become one of these as you lead a small group during Advent or Lent, a retreat, or monthly YM gatherings; or be a pen-pal with one of our youth during the Advent or Lenten seasons. Time Commitment: Varied depending upon activity- could be one day, to a season, to a year.

Secretarial Work

The youth ministry office is in need of a volunteer secretary to help with financial bookkeeping for Catholic Heart Workcamp and other programs, as well as basic detail work like changing bulletin boards, updating records, or shopping. Time Commitment: Any volunteered time would be appreciated.

Chaperone

Catholic Heart Workcamp, a week long service trip to an urban lower class area in the United States during the summer months; Bible Study led by Father Tom at the Rectory on Friday Nights; Local and/or National Youth Conferences, such as the Diocesan High School Conference or NCYC (the National Catholic Youth Conference held throughout the US every other year), and monthly middle school gatherings held at the Darboy campus on Friday nights. Time Commitment: Varied upon chaperone responsibilities and your availability.

Middle and High School Breakfast Clubs

Be a guest cook for the monthly Middle School or High School Breakfast Clubs. High School BC meets once a month on a Friday at 6:30am at the Kimberly Parish Office; Middle School BC meets once a month on a Friday at the Darboy Cafeteria. Time Commitment: once a year!

Various Needs

The youth ministry is always looking for parents and caring adults to participate in fundraising efforts, fulfill transportation needs or provide meals for various YM programs. Time Commitments: Varied according to your schedule.

Volunteer Activities for Youth grades 6 through 12:

Chazoo Warriors

“Take up the shield of faith” -  Eph 6:16.  Become a member of the coolest team in the world! Great fellowship, lots of laughter, and tons of snacks and pizza can all be yours for the low, low cost of serving your fellow peers! If you feel called to serve your peers, plan fun events, receive a cool t-shirt, get to know God better, and grow in leadership skills, apply today! Time Commitment: One monthly meeting and one monthly event throughout the school year, a summer training program, and a weekend retreat.

Secretarial Work

The youth ministry office is in need of a volunteer secretary to help with basic detail work like changing bulletin boards, updating records, or shopping. Time Commitment: any volunteered time would be appreciated, either after school or during the summer months.

Mentor

Now more than ever our youth need positive role models. If you are in High School, you can become a positive role model for a Middle School student: Lead a small group during a retreat or monthly YM gatherings; or be a pen-pal with one of the middle school students during the Advent or Lenten seasons. Time Commitment: Varied depending on activity- could be one day, to a season, to a year.

Fundraising Opportunities

Participate in the Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser in Early September or the KC Knowledge-A-Thon in early March. Also watch the bulletin for other fundraisers throughout the year.

Fish Fry Server

Fish Fries are held throughout the Lenten Season and youth are needed to help serve, clean tables, take-orders, and help with clean-up. It’s a fun and fulfilling time that will count for service hours and earns a free dinner and small party afterwards.

Service Projects

Participate in various service projects held throughout the school year or in Catholic Heart Workcamp during the summer. Catholic Heart Workcamp is a week long service trip to an urban city in the US to participate in various work projects such as gardening, painting, working in a daycare or in a soup kitchen. Sign-up is in September with many fundraising projects taking place throughout the year.