St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church
Youth Formation and Activities
CATHOLIC KIDS CLUB
CATHOLIC KIDS CLUB is a monthly “club” meeting for Kindergarden through 2nd Grade students that complements their experience in TGIF. Participants in Catholic Kids Club focus on the Scripture, the Lives of the Saints, knowing and living the virtues, and prayer.
DAWG POUND: DOING AWESOME WITH GOD
DAWG POUND: DOING AWESOME WITH GOD is a monthly “club” meeting for 3rd through 5th grader students that complements their experience in TGIF. Participants in DAWG POUND focus on the Scripture, the Lives of the Saints, knowing and living the virtues, and prayer.
1ST HOLY COMMUNION
Parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith; therefore, parents meet monthly with the pastor to learn about the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. During the month, they work with their children at home through readings, activities, and prayer. All families preparing for 1st Holy Communion must participate in TOGETHER GROWING IN FAITH (TGIF) and parents are required to participate in the monthly PARENT LIFE program.
LIFETEEN
Our program for high school students includes prayer, worship, catechetical instruction, small group discussion, activities, social events, and service. This integral approach to forming our young people in the Catholic faith is based on a national program which has proven successful across the nation. It is intended to be dynamic and engaging, leading our teens into a personal and communal experience of God’s presence and action in their lives.
The Edge
Our program for middle school students is similar to Lifeteen and includes an integrated approach which engages our teens with a comprehensive experience of our Catholic faith. The program moves away from a strictly classroom model of learning and attempts to develop their experience of Jesus Christ alive in the Church’s Sacraments, Scriptures, Traditions, and community.
Confirmation
Confirmation is offered to all high school students who show a desire to enter into the fullness of the Catholic faith through the anointing with the Holy Spirit. They must be participants in Lifeteen and attend eight special sessions in preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. They meet regularly with their sponsors and attend a special retreat day.
