Our High School Youth Ministryprogram is open to students in grades 9th -12th. The program is headed by Ashley Bourgeois who works with a dedicated group of parent and young adult ministers to provide a well rounded comprehensive program for our teens. If you would like to know more about how you can become involved in our program please contact Ashley atashleybourgeois@eatel.net.
Attendance/Absences
Attendance is strictly required and expected. Any student who misses too many classes will not receive credit for that year of high school religion.
When a student misses class, he/she is responsible for making up any missed work or test. Students must schedule make up test through the Director of Religious Ed.
Retreats
Each student must attend a MANDATORY retreat during the Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Grade years. Retreat days for are:
9th Grade Retreat
Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Ed Center from 9:30a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Includes Mass) Parents are needed to help out. Call Mr. Shows at 673-8307.
10th Grade Retreat
Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Ed Center from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Includes Mass) Parents needed to help out. Call Mr. Shows at 673-8307.
11th Confirmation Prep Kickoff Retreat
Sunday, January 23, 2011(Includes Mass) Parents are needed to help out. Call Mr. Shows at 673-8307. It will be the student's responsibility to make arrangements to make up missed retreats.
Service Hour Requirements
Students will be required to complete a minimum of fifteen hours of service, per year, in each grade level (9th, 10th & 11th) for a total of 45 hours or greater.
5 hours of service performed at St. John the Evangelist Church ie: babysitting during Mass, working at the fair, working at the Parish Picnic, helping with Elementary C.F., or in the C.F. Office, making food baskets at Christmas, etc.
5 hours of service performed in the civic community ie: working at the Fellowship Center, working with the handicapped, working with the elderly, volunteering help at a school, etc.
5 hours of service combined choice (church or civic community)
Information concerning service opportunities will be provided to the students on an on-going basis. Students are required to record their service hours on the Service Hours Form.
It will be the student's responsibility to make arrangements to make up missed retreats.