It Takes A Whole Parish
It takes the time, talents, and resources of our entire parish community to provide an excellent youth program for our middle and high school youth. We are asking all members of our adult community to take a few minutes to consider what gifts they can offer. Please check all areas of interest. You will be contacted for follow up. To see or print the form, visit the following link: Youth Ministry Survey.

Yo_th Minist_y! What’s Missing? U R
Adult & Parent help is needed for the following:

High School Catechist Monday Evening
Small Group Leaders Wednesday Evening
Middle School Event Chaperone
Service Project Supervisor
Youth Ministry Subcommittee members

For more detailed information or specifics on volunteer opportunities, please call Nikki at 248-644-5460.

Schedule of events
For Youth Ministry Updates, take a look at our newsletter by clicking on the following link: Youth Ministry Updates.

World Youth Day 2008
Respond now to be part of this once in a lifetime experience. In 2008, World Youth Day pilgrims will travel to Sydney, Australia to join in the festivities, which culminate with the mass celebrated by the Pope.

Why register now? You must register by July 14 to guarantee a spot on the pilgrimage. There are only a few airlines that fly to Australia. All Pilgrims to World Youth Day will, except for those from Australia, will need to travel by plane, so airline seats will be in great demand. The Archdiocese of Detroit has a limited number of airline seats available, but they can only be held with a deposit that is submitted by July 14.

Why be a pilgrim? World Youth Day is an experience that you won’t forget. As a pilgrim, you will witness to your faith with thousands of others from around the world. In addition you will grow personally and spiritually as you encounter the joys and challenges of walking and waiting with many other people for a common purpose.

Who can be a pilgrim? World Youth Day is designed for teens and young adults. Participants must be at least 16 years old by July of 2008.

How long World Youth Day is and how much will it cost? The basic World Youth Day Hotel package is from July 12-21, 2008 and is estimated at $3,300. The initial deposit is $350.

More information on the travel packages can be obtained from Nikki in the youth ministry office. General World Youth Day information can be found at www.wyd2008.org.

Youth Ministry Adult Team
Are you a member of the Adult team? Would you like to be? I’ve been told that there are caring and committed adults who have been working with the teens of the parish and I would imagine that there are some other adults who are interested in supporting our young people. Some may say it’s cliché, but it truly takes a whole parish to have effective, vibrant youth ministry. If you have been a member of the adult team or would be interested in serving in this capacity, please call me. There are a variety of ways that adults can be involved with varying time commitments. I’d love to talk to you about this exciting ministry.

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