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Youth Ministry at St. Bernard
This is what is needed: a Church for young people, which will know how to speak to their heart 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 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 the following of the Gospel (John Paul II, 1995 World Day of Prayer for Vocations).
Youth Ministry at St. Bernard encompasses our Middle School and High School Youth. With a new environment and protocols, new opportunities are constantly being presented. For 2020-2021 school year, we will not be meeting between the English and Spanish Masses. Instead, a variety of events, bible studies, prayer experiences, and socials are being planned. Opportunities to participate in person and through Zoom will be made available.
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Current Youth Ministry Opportunities
NET Retreat October 16th-17th
An overnight retreat for the 13-18 year old youth in the parish. We will be hosting a NET Ministries team that is trained in leading youth retreats. This will help prepare them for continued growth and love of the Catholic Faith.NCYC November 18-20th
National Catholic Youth Conference in indianapolis.
For High School Youth.
Priest and a Pint of Ice Cream Held every 1-2 monthsPOSTPONED TBD
Just like Priest and a Pint for the over-21 crowd, Priest and a Pint of Ice Cream is an opportunity for questions to be asked of our priests. These questions can be asked annonymously by submitting a question card or in the large group as a whole. No question is off limits! This is open to any student in MS or HS-- do not need to be Catholic to attend. Our first Priest and a Pint of Ice Cream will be held on September 26 at Darilicious from 7-8pm. Bring a chair!