St. Bartholomew 

Youth Ministry

 AT St. BARTHOLOMEW YOUTH MINISTRY, WE STRIVE TO:

  • Support and enhance family unity.
  • Encourage all youth in their spiritual, academic, social & emotional journey through life.
  • Create a bond between the youth and other groups in the parish.
  • Foster relationships between other youths in surrounding parishes and the Archdiocese.
  • Develop and nurture leadership skills among the youth.
  • Love our youth without a judgmental heart.
  • Assist families who are in need of emotional, spiritual and financial support.
  • Educate parents in gaining effective parental skills.

 
The Senior youth group meet every Sunday night after the 7pm mass, from 8pm to 9:30pm in the Sacred Heart Center.  All 8th through 12th graders are welcome. Youth The Junior youth group meets every Sunday evening from 5:30pm to 6:45pm in the Sacred Heart Center.  All 5th through 7th graders are welcome.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

  1. Annual summer camp program for children ages 5 to 15. 
  2. Weekend retreats for teens in high school take place at least twice a year in the Sacred Heart Center
  3. An annual weekend retreat for young adults takes place in the Sacred Heart Center
  4. An annual one day retreat for teenagers and their parents takes place in the school
  5. Regular field trips during the year ( Busch Gardens, Island of Adventure, Magic Kingdom, etc)
  6. Regular prayer and worship nights take place in the Sacred Heart Center
  7. Community service hours available during the year for high school teenagers
  8. Regular workshops for parents on pertinent issues involving family life
  9. Basketball tournaments at St. Bartholomew against other neighboring parishes
  10. Involvement with other neighboring youth ministries and Archdiocese programs
  11. Scholarship programs for graduating 12th graders
  12. Regular fun and recreation nights during meetings
  13. Peer ministry and leadership training for interested teenagers
  14. Active participation during weekly mass (youth lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, etc)

AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE……

For more information contact Gerard John
(954) 447-4658 or (954) 365-0413

Youth Ministry



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