Youth Ministry

Middle & High School

August 2022 – July 2023

“We are His Workers in the Vineyard” 

Bringing life and inviting people back to our church through Evangelization

To work towards a Comprehensive Model of Youth Ministry in our Parish within 3 years

Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth Ministry is inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and documents of the Catholic Church, the Mission of our parish, and Renewing the Vision document. Youth Ministry will provide leadership formation, promote, and foster ministry with adolescents and their families.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Young Adult Ministry

Theme

“We are His Workers in the Vineyard.”

Bringing life and inviting people back to our church through Evangelization

Vision

To work towards a Comprehensive Model of Young Adult Ministry in our Parish

Mission Statement

Our Lady of Guadalupe Young Adult Ministry inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by Sacred Scripture, Tradition and documents of the Catholic Church, the Mission of our parish, and Pastoral Letter on Young Adult Ministry.

Young Adult Ministry will provide leadership, formation, promote, and foster ministry with Young Adults and their families.

Principles and Goals of Ministry with Young Adults

Who Are Young Adults?

Young adults are person’s in their late teens, twenties, and thirties who represent diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, educational, vocational, social, political, and spiritual backgrounds. They are college students, workers, and professionals; they are persons in military service; they are single, married, divorced, or widowed; they are with or without children; they are newcomers in search of a better life.

The Key Principles

The following principles are offered to guide the development of effective ministry with young adults. NOTE: This list is taken from the USCCB document, Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults (1996).

1. Young adults internalize their beliefs and values within a supportive community and live their vocation in the world.

2. Young adults seek opportunities for relationships with their peers and experiences that are intergenerational and multicultural.

3. Young adults understand both the message of faith and the traditions of the Church when these are communicated through words, symbols, and activities that relate to life experiences.

4. Young adults respond positively when the Church invites their participation and engages them in the planning of activities for the spiritual life of the community.

5. The Church meets young adults where they are present: the workplace, the home, the campus, and the civic community.

6. Effective ministry invites young adults into the life of the Church and collaborates with them to identify specific initiatives for the young adult community.

7. Effective ministry assists young adults to become spiritual people, thereby developing a holistic and healthy understanding of life and deepening one's relationship with God.

8. Effective ministry provides young adults with constructive opportunities to ask questions and to discover answers present in the teaching and tradition of the Catholic Church.

9.Effective ministry with young adults engages them in peer ministry, as well as family ministry.

10.Effective ministry acknowledges, understands, respects, and celebrates the cultural diversity of individuals and communities.

11. Effective ministry facilitates and engages young adults in an awareness of and an invitation to the work of justice, peace, and compassion.

12.Effective ministry includes the commitment of necessary resources for the evangelization, catechesis, and pastoral care of young adults.

Participants in USCCB Staff Cultural Diversity Training.

The Four Goals

The U.S. bishops have identified four goals for ministry with young adults. These goals (and the objectives and strategies contained in Sons and Daughters of the Light) should guide the diocese, parish, campus, military, and organization in developing practical plans for ministry to and with young adults.

Goal One: Connecting Young Adults with Jesus Christ

To foster the personal and communal growth and education of young adults toward a relationship with Jesus Christ leading to Christian maturity.

Goal Two: Connecting Young Adults with the Church

To make contact with young adults and to invite and welcome them to participate in the life and mission of the Christian community, which proclaims Jesus Christ by preaching the Gospel.

Goal Three: Connecting Young Adults with the Mission of the Church in the World

To invite young adults, through healthy relationships, work, and studies, to embrace the mission of Christ to promote the building of the kingdom of God in the world today, thereby bringing about the transformation of society.

Goal Four: Connecting Young Adults with a Peer Community

To help young adults develop relationships with peers who share similar values and beliefs which nurture and strengthen their faith, thereby creating communities of support.

Young Adult Ministry evangelizes and provides a place where those who are out of high school may feel part of the Catholic church community as they grow in faith, catholic knowledge as disciples of Christ. Young Adult Ministry helps invite, form and trains Young Adults to become ministers of the church.

(Events/Activities)

· Monthly Mass. Lector, singing, ushering, rosary leader.

· Bi-Monthly meetings. ( 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

· Meetings included- Presentations on topics that deal with Church history, Liturgy, Liturgical calendar, faith, Prayer life, Sacraments, social issues, spirituality, Parish Events, etc.

· Service Projects: Homelessness, the Elderly, family, etc.

· Socials: Movie night, cookouts, dinners, etc.

· Parish Events:

Posadas

Advent & Lenten Retreats

Angel Gifts

Prolife service project

Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta

Sange de Cristo fiesta

Holy Week Services

Novenas ( praying for special needs)

Young Adult Ministry is needed in the parish because…

· Young adults are struggling with their faith, believing in God, and believing in the Church. This ministry opens a door for them to begin a conversation and relationship to answer their concerns.

· This ministry helps them come back to the sacraments. Especially to see the importance of receiving communion and reconciliation.

· Young Adult ministry is needed because it Evangelizes. It builds relationships with them and their families.

· This ministry provides an opportunity to train and form new ministers for the church. Strong disciples.

· Young Adult Ministry provides an opportunity to educate young adults in the Catholic faith.

· Young Adult Ministry helps them grow strong in their spirituality.

How can a person join Young Adult ministry?

· Registration during meetings. May call Bernadette Jaramillo to register or for more information.

· No Fee

· Communication:

Regular text messages with updates or upcoming events

Monthly Calendar

Information posted on Parish Website and bulletin

Pulpit announcements and flyers

Are there any reasons why someone could not join?

· To join must be out of high school and 18-27 years of age.