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High School
Ministry to youth is an important part of our faith community. Our Youth Ministry (Catholic Youth Oshkosh) leads us to a high level of collaboration with the Catholic schools, refocuses our teens on the Eucharist and solid catechesis, and lays the foundation for many solid, Christian mentoring relationships between adult and teen parishioners.

Our high school faith formation and youth ministry plan aims to touch both the hearts and heads of our high school students and will include opportunities for faith formation, education, service and justice, prayer and worship, and community-building. Some of the major components of our high school ministry program include:

  • Sunday evening Faith Night for high school faith formation at Lourdes High School,
  • Sunday evening Mass open to parishioners of all ages, but with an atmosphere specifically tailored to the needs of youth,
  • Connection with the greater parish community during morning masses one Sunday each month.
  • Evangelization and outreach through our Thursday night open gym open to high school teens of all faith backgrounds,
  • Confirmation sacramental preparation during Junior year,
  • An emphasis on stewardship through service opportunities in both the community and the parish,
  • Fun activities and day trips throughout the year including Six Flags, Noah's Ark, Chicago and Milwaukee,
  • Retreat opportunities open to all high school teens encouraging them to grow in their relationship with Christ, to build community with their peers, and develop meaningful relationships with others.
  • And much, much more!
These links provide more specific information about our High School Ministry:

 



For more information about any aspect of our High School Youth Ministry please contact Coordinator Kristin Bird.  You can also check out our latest news stories below or become a fan of Catholic Youth Oshkosh on Facebook...
High School Ministry Summer Events PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kristin Bird   
Friday, 11 May 2012 13:39

Summer EventsSummer 2012
The Best Is Yet to Come!


High School Teens:  Join us for one of our many youth events this summer.

Mount Olympus – WI Dells        
Tuesday, June 12

Lose yourself in an ancient world as you brave four thrilling lands. Thirty-seven steep and slippery slides. Six hair-raising roller coasters. Eight curve-hugging go-kart tracks. Cost: $35/person

St. Jude the Apostle Parish Picnic                
June 15 - 17

Come on down for the Fish Fry and band Road Trip on Friday night at 7:00 as well as the outdoor Mass on Saturday at 4:00 and the Father's Day breakfast on Sunday. The picnic is at the Sacred Heart church site, on the corner of Knapp and 5th. See you there!

XPLORE: Our Lady of Good Help Shrine & Beach Day           
Tuesday, July 10

We will visit the only Church approved Marian apparition site in the US at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in the morning and attend 11 am Mass. After Mass we will proceed to the beach for a cook-out and an afternoon of fun at the beach! Cost: $31/person

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Picnic                   
July 13 - 15

Come on down for a great band on Friday night at 7:00 as well as the outdoor Masses on Saturday at 4:00 (followed by a chicken dinner) and Sunday at 9:00 (followed by a pancake breakfast). The picnic is at the old St. Josaphat site, on the corner of Walnut and Congress. See you there!

Faith Factor Service Week                              
July 17 - 19

A week of service projects in the Fox Valley, meeting new friends, and praying with the young Church. Places served include: Emergency Shelter, St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Harbor House, nursing homes, Habitat ReStore, and more… Cost: $50/person

Six Flags Great America                        
Tuesday, July 24

Looking for thrills? Well, you've found them. In fact, you've found some of the fastest, tallest, wildest, gut-wrenchingest, rides in the US: including a few record-breakers and the new X-Wing! Cost: $60/person

Noah's Ark – Wisconsin Dells               
Thursday, August 2

49 thrilling water rides, 2 giant wave pools, and 2 endless rivers. Noah's Ark is it's the world's biggest water park. Plus, new this year: The Scorpion's Tail...the ride that will turn your idea of waterslides upside down! We will be taking a school bus that morning and spending the day at the park. Cost: $30/person

Brewers Game & Tailgating                       
Wednesday, August 8

Join us to watch the Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds. Baseball + tailgating = SUMMER! Tailgate party, tickets to the game, and coach bus transportation included. Cost: $40/person

Permission forms will be available soon!  Contact Kristin at (920) 231-9782 or via email for more information or with any questions!
Last Updated on Friday, 11 May 2012 14:06
 
February 26 Service Night PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kristin Bird   
Monday, 27 February 2012 11:27

February 26 - Service Night (Ashes to Ashes)

The goal of this Life night gives teens an opportunity to break open the season of Lent, specifically the theme of sacrifice. The teens will have an opportunity to live out both prayer and almsgiving as we create the blessing bundles for the homeless.

Word Made Flesh

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radiovaticana.org

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February 19 Faith Night PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kristin Bird   
Monday, 27 February 2012 11:16

February 19 - Word Made Flesh (Incarnation)

The goal of this Life Night is to help the teens understand why the Word became flesh and how the plan of salvation began well before the Son of God came earth. The teens will have an opportunity to respond to this Good News and invite the Word made flesh deeper into their hearts through prayer.

Word Made Flesh

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newwinechurch.com

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February 12 Faith Night PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kristin Bird   
Monday, 27 February 2012 10:56

February 12 - Law and Prophets

The goal of this night is to show how the Law of Moses (Ten Commandments) was the cornerstone to the messages of the Old Testament prophets, the "mouthpieces" of God. The night will also help the teens understand that the coming of the Messiah was prophesized more than 700 years before His birth. Finally, the teens will be challenged to invite Christ to be the central part of their own lives, especially through devotion to the Eucharist.

Law & Prophets

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Lawrence OP on flickr.com

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January 29 Faith Night PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kristin Bird   
Monday, 27 February 2012 10:28

January 29 - I Swear (Covenants)

This night will give the teens an introduction and overview of the Old Testament covenants God made with his people. This night will cover the signs and promises of each covenant and how the Israelites chose to follow (and not follow) God's covenants. finally, this night will give the teens an opportunity to look at the covenants between themselves and God.

Convenants

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diapersanddivinity.com

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