Youth Group

St. Mary's Youth Group is open to students in grades 7-12 who belong to St. Mary's Parish. Our youth group also consists of volunteers who help make our youth group flourish.
As a youth group we strive to incorporate the eight components of Youth Ministry outlined in the USCCB document, “Renewing the Vision”, in our activities. The eight components are:

• Community Life
• Leadership Development
• Advocacy
• Evangelization
• Catechesis
• Service and Justice
• Worship and Prayer
• Pastoral Care

Living out these components helps us to become active participants in our parish community by living as disciples of Christ. As a youth group we also try to foster the growth of the whole person. Our youth group activities help us grow in personal faith and in faith as a community.

Youth Group News

Youth Gatherings are back! Join us on Sunday, September 12th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s School. 7-12th graders are welcome. See you there!

Peer Ministry is a new ministry in St. Mary’s Youth Ministry for youth who will be a junior or senior next year who are interested in serving, leading, and supporting their peers as they develop a deeper experience of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. Through training, outreaches, ice breakers, skits, games, talks, discussions, prayer, gatherings, and retreats, Peer Ministers will be exposed to opportunities to learn about and grow in their faith, grow personally, learn about themselves, and create meaningful relationships as they attempt to help others do the same. Consider being a Peer Minister and find more information and an application for Peer Ministry on the youth bulletin board in back of church. Check it out! For questions and more info contact Colleen Borgerding.

Youth and Adult Forms
Forms for field trips are available for download. Please click on the links below and print out the form in PDF format.

Youth Form: Parental/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver

Adult Volunteer Forms: Field Trip Transportation Policy/Driver Information Sheet/Adult Liability Waiver