Welcome to 6th -12th Grade Youth Ministry! On this webpage you will find all things Youth Ministry from events, prayer, service opportunities, fundraising events, summer trips, faith resources and more! Please use this webpage to stay up to date with Youth Ministry programming and how you can be involved. If you have questions, contact the Director of Youth Ministry.
"Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”
Matthew 28:15-20
We sing to bring glory and honor to Our Lord, gain a deeper knowledge of Him, and become more aware of the presence of God in Adoration. However, please know that your participation in this prayer time does not have to be singing along. While it is definitely encouraged for you to sing with the musicians, you are more than welcome to just listen and let the lyrics guide your prayer time.“He who sings,” said St. Augustine, “prays twice.” The holy Bishop of Hippo meant that singing adds to our praise and worship of God—that our voices are gifts, with which we can make music to the Lord. Sung prayer expresses the joy of the heart, the happiness resulting from one who has encountered Jesus Christ and experienced his love. Sung prayer reminds us of the choirs of heaven, with whom we are called to praise God eternally in heaven."
Our first ever Catholic T-Shirts fundraiser is taking place December 1st - December 8th. The Youth and Laura have decided on unique, original Catholic T-Shirt designs to sell to the pairsh, friends, and family. With this fundraiser, the youth can participate in two ways.
First by taking orders from their relatives, neighbors, and friends. This would require them to actively seek out people to buy the shirts on their own. The youth participant who sells the most T-Shirts (on their own) will receive a prize!
The second way to participate is to help us sell these T-Shirts after the weekend Masses on December 2nd - 3rd.
To participate in the Catholic T-Shirts Sales fundraiser and receive funds for a future event, please sign up to help sell the shirts at the Masses and/or on your own by clicking on the button below.
The Knights of Columbus at St. Bridget's are generously donating the proceeds of the Pancake Breakfast on December 3rd to Youth Ministry, and this is an opportunity to earn some of those funds for future summer trips or programs. There are different time slots to fill in this fundraiser, so youth can pick a time that works best for them to come help. To participate in the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and receive funds for a future event, please sign up to help set up, serve, and clean up at the KofC Pancake Breakfast.
Below you will find a list of online resources that encourage youth to pursue and learn about their faith in a variety ways. Suggestions range from podcasts to Instagram accounts to prayerful workouts. Feel free to explore the options available. Contact Laura if you have any other great suggestions to add to this running list.
Ascension Press Website
Ascension Press YouTube
Ascension Press Instagram
Dynamic Catholic
Ave Maria Press
Ave Explores Series
Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Catholic Stuff You Should Know Podcast
The Catholic Podcast
The Catholic Talk Show Podcast
Hobo for Christ Podcast
Letters to Women Podcast
The Feminine Genius Podcast
Clerically Speaking Podcast
Agape Latte Podcast
Ask Father Josh Podcast
The Jeff Cavins Show Podcast
The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike Schmitz Homily Podcast
The Catholic Feminist Podcast & Blog
The Catholic Feminist Instagram
Brian Holdsworth YouTube Channel
Hallow App
The Chastity Project
The Chastity Project YouTube Channel
Jason Evert Podcast
Crystalina Evert Instagram
FemCatholic Blog
FemCatholic Instagram
The Catholic Woman Blog
The Catholic Woman Instagram
Catholic News Agency Instagram
Word on Fire Podcast
Guided Christian Meditation Videos
SoulCore – Find some free videos and pay for others
Digital Catholic Art Instagram
Water Color Catholic Art Instagram