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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. While primarily focused on the times during Sunday Morning Religious Education, there are also a variety of opportunities offered for fellowship, service, prayer, and retreat experiences.
Our Middle School program utilizes Lifeteen's "Edge" curriculum for Religious Education. During the 75 minutes, each gathering is focused on an aspect of the faith for the semester (each semester in 6-8th grade is a different topic) that Gathers, Proclaims, Breaks, and Sends. This allows for our Middle School students to build community, hear the teachings of the Church, share together in small group, and provides ways for them to take the teachings back into the community.
Our High School program is similar in many ways to the Middle School program, however offers many variances. We gather together for breakfast after the 9:30am Mass and by 11am, begin with an ice breaker and teaching for the day. Time for sharing is allowed along with an opportunity to pray together. For the 2017-2018 school year, we spent each Sunday learning about the lives of the Saints-- with a new Saint featured each week. The 2018-2019 school year will be focused more on prayer, relationships, intentionality, and evangelization. -
Current Youth Ministry Opportunities
Family Faith Camp #1 June 16, 6:45-8pm
Join us for Campfire Songs, S'mores, and Hot dogs! We need volunteers to help our littlest with roasting hot dogs and marshmellows, leading in games, and songs.
Spirit Song Fest at Kings Island June 21, 7:30am-11pm
Bring a friend and join us on a trip to Kings Island! We will be boarding the bus at St. Bernard, pick up more friends in the Carmel/Fishers area, and then head to Kings Island for a day of coasters and Praise and Worship. MercyMe is headlining the concert! Cost to attend is $100 but includes all transportation and tickets into park and concert. Deadline to register is June 14.
Family Faith Camp # 2 June 24, 10:45am-12:00pm
Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! Meet us in the gym after the 9:30am Mass for an Ice Cream Social. We will need scoopers and servers to help make this an amazing event for our St. Bernard parish family.