Communication
Youth Updates are the way we communicate what's happening in Youth Ministry. We send out a Monthly Update at the end of each month for the month ahead, and each week we send a slimmed down version. Contact us if you ever have questions or need clarifications.
New Roles
In the past two years our Youth & Young Adult Ministry Team has shrunk from a staff of 4 (2 full-time and 2 part-time) to 2 full-time staff responsible for youth in grades 6-12 and young adults ages 18-39. This summer our children's ministry coordinator took a job else where, and for now, the parish has decided not to replace the position due to financial concerns. Instead, Dana, Joyce (Director of Adult Spiritual Development), and I have been asked to take on added responsibilities until the parish is in a better place financially. Dana will be taking on Family Ministry efforts, and I will be helping with 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion preparation. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate these new roles.
Praying for Trust and Generosity
In light of our parish finances, and for many other reasons, we want to focus our prayer this year on trust and generosity. Please join us in praying for those virtues!
Peace,
Pax Christi Youth Ministry Staff
Youth Updates are the way we communicate what's happening in Youth Ministry. We send out a Monthly Update at the end of each month for the month ahead, and each week we send a slimmed down version. Contact us if you ever have questions or need clarifications.
New Roles
In the past two years our Youth & Young Adult Ministry Team has shrunk from a staff of 4 (2 full-time and 2 part-time) to 2 full-time staff responsible for youth in grades 6-12 and young adults ages 18-39. This summer our children's ministry coordinator took a job else where, and for now, the parish has decided not to replace the position due to financial concerns. Instead, Dana, Joyce (Director of Adult Spiritual Development), and I have been asked to take on added responsibilities until the parish is in a better place financially. Dana will be taking on Family Ministry efforts, and I will be helping with 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion preparation. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate these new roles.
Praying for Trust and Generosity
In light of our parish finances, and for many other reasons, we want to focus our prayer this year on trust and generosity. Please join us in praying for those virtues!
Peace,
Pax Christi Youth Ministry Staff
Dana Petricka
Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministrydana.petricka@paxchristichurch.org
507-282-8542 x107
Main Responsibilities Include:
Confirmation, Young Adult Ministry, Discipleship and, *Young Family Ministry (*for 2019-2020)
Zach Rawson
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministryzach.rawson@paxchristichurch.org
507-282-8542 x126
Main Responsibilities Include:
Proof, Youth Ministry Events & Activities, Mission, and *1st Sacraments (*for 2019-2020)
Family Discipleship Series Part I
Wednesday October 23 6:30-8:00 pm
The first part of our Family Discipleship Series will set the stage for the remaining three; we'll define some habits of disciples and discuss, as a family, how we can better develop those habits at home, at work, at school, with friends, and in the community.
Check out the video from Fr. Mike as a primer for the night!
Wednesday October 23 6:30-8:00 pm
The first part of our Family Discipleship Series will set the stage for the remaining three; we'll define some habits of disciples and discuss, as a family, how we can better develop those habits at home, at work, at school, with friends, and in the community.
Check out the video from Fr. Mike as a primer for the night!
Proof Discipleship Formation for Grades 6-12
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm in the Youth Center
Take a break from the chaos of life, reconnect with God.
Subscribe to the Proof Google Calendar
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm in the Youth Center
Take a break from the chaos of life, reconnect with God.
Subscribe to the Proof Google Calendar
Confirmation for Grades 9-10
Sun & Wed 6:30-8:00 pm in the Youth Center
Don't forget, small groups have already started to meet! View schedules below contact Dana for more info.
Subscribe to the Confirmation I Google Calendar
Subscribe to the Confirmation II Google Calendar
Sun & Wed 6:30-8:00 pm in the Youth Center
Don't forget, small groups have already started to meet! View schedules below contact Dana for more info.
Subscribe to the Confirmation I Google Calendar
Subscribe to the Confirmation II Google Calendar
NEW: High School Series for 11th-12th Graders
High School Proof this year will be diving deep into relevant topics about life, faith, etc...
Oct 2 - Creationism v Evolution
Oct 9 - World Religions & Salvation
Oct 30 - The Problem of Evil
High School Proof this year will be diving deep into relevant topics about life, faith, etc...
Oct 2 - Creationism v Evolution
Oct 9 - World Religions & Salvation
Oct 30 - The Problem of Evil
Discipleship (1-on-1 Mentoring)
Take your relationship with Christ and the Church to the next level. Let our trained adults guide you in becoming the person God had in mind when he created you.
Take your relationship with Christ and the Church to the next level. Let our trained adults guide you in becoming the person God had in mind when he created you.
Cardboard Box City - Fri Oct 18 5 pm-6 am Sat
Family Promise is hosting a fundraiser and awareness event. If you'd like to participate let us know and we can organize a small group.
Family Promise is hosting a fundraiser and awareness event. If you'd like to participate let us know and we can organize a small group.
Crafternoon, 4-6, 3rd Mondays at St. James Coffee
Half price tea and coffee plus time to hang out! Bring a craft project you've been working on or just come to talk and see what others are doing!
Half price tea and coffee plus time to hang out! Bring a craft project you've been working on or just come to talk and see what others are doing!
Open Youth Center & Cafe
Wednesdays Before & After Proof
We open up the Youth Center for some free time to just hang out with friends, but we need some volunteer help.
Wednesdays Before & After Proof
We open up the Youth Center for some free time to just hang out with friends, but we need some volunteer help.
What is Unite Ministries?
Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort among the youth ministry offices of the Rochester Area Catholic Parishes. Together we offer activities/events, evenings of prayer, and retreats/trips for teens with the goals of: uniting young people with one another; igniting a love for Jesus Christ and his Church; and inviting young people to respond to that love.
Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort among the youth ministry offices of the Rochester Area Catholic Parishes. Together we offer activities/events, evenings of prayer, and retreats/trips for teens with the goals of: uniting young people with one another; igniting a love for Jesus Christ and his Church; and inviting young people to respond to that love.
Unite is Back with Four Dates this Year!
Unite is at the core of what we do collaboratively. The evening consists of food, fellowship, music, speakers, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Nov 9, 5-7:30 (Mass at 4) at St. Pius X
Dec 14, 6:15-8:45 (Mass at 5:15) at Pax Christi
Feb 8, 5:30-8 (Mass at 4:30) at Holy Spirit
Mar 14, 5:30-8 (Mass at 8) at Resurrection
Unite is at the core of what we do collaboratively. The evening consists of food, fellowship, music, speakers, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Nov 9, 5-7:30 (Mass at 4) at St. Pius X
Dec 14, 6:15-8:45 (Mass at 5:15) at Pax Christi
Feb 8, 5:30-8 (Mass at 4:30) at Holy Spirit
Mar 14, 5:30-8 (Mass at 8) at Resurrection
2019-2020 Unite Theme: Question Everything
A serious misconception is that questioning our faith is shameful and equal to doubting or rejecting God. Asking questions is healthy and can serve as a springboard to grow in our knowledge of God’s love and trust in the Catholic Church. This year's Unite theme will encourage questions and thoughtfully explore four obstacles to fully embracing our Catholic faith.
A serious misconception is that questioning our faith is shameful and equal to doubting or rejecting God. Asking questions is healthy and can serve as a springboard to grow in our knowledge of God’s love and trust in the Catholic Church. This year's Unite theme will encourage questions and thoughtfully explore four obstacles to fully embracing our Catholic faith.
November Unite: Does God Exist? - St. Pius X
On Nov 9th from 5-7:30 pm (Mass is at 4:00) we'll gather at St. Pius X for the first Unite of the year. Our guest speaker, Brian Kusek - Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry at St. Francis, will dive into the questions: Does God exists?; How can we know?; If yes/no, what does that mean for us? Teens are invited to join us for food, fellowship, music, and adoration.
On Nov 9th from 5-7:30 pm (Mass is at 4:00) we'll gather at St. Pius X for the first Unite of the year. Our guest speaker, Brian Kusek - Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry at St. Francis, will dive into the questions: Does God exists?; How can we know?; If yes/no, what does that mean for us? Teens are invited to join us for food, fellowship, music, and adoration.
TEC Retreat - Oct 12-20 at St. Pius X
TEC is a three-day retreat based on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pathways TEC brings teens and adults together to encounter Christ. Contact Zach or Dana for more info.
TEC is a three-day retreat based on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pathways TEC brings teens and adults together to encounter Christ. Contact Zach or Dana for more info.
Oct 2nd, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Oct 6th, 6:30-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Oct 9th, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Oct 13th, 6:30-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Oct 16th, 6:00-8:00 pm - Air Insanity (Unite Ministries Event)
Oct 17th-20th - TEC Retreat at St. Pius X
Oct 18th-19th - Cardboard Box City (Berean Community Church)
Oct 20th, After All Masses - Pancake Breakfast
Oct 21st, 4:00-6:00 pm - Crafternoon (St. James Coffee)
Oct 27th, 6:30-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Oct 30th, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Oct 6th, 6:30-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Oct 9th, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Oct 13th, 6:30-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Oct 16th, 6:00-8:00 pm - Air Insanity (Unite Ministries Event)
Oct 17th-20th - TEC Retreat at St. Pius X
Oct 18th-19th - Cardboard Box City (Berean Community Church)
Oct 20th, After All Masses - Pancake Breakfast
Oct 21st, 4:00-6:00 pm - Crafternoon (St. James Coffee)
Oct 27th, 6:30-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Oct 30th, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Nov 2nd - Confirmation Pilgrimage (Confirmation I Students and Leaders)
Nov 15th - Catechist/Leader Retreat Night at Camp Victory
Nov 16th-17th - Confirmation Retreat (Confirmation II Students and Leaders)
Nov 15th - Catechist/Leader Retreat Night at Camp Victory
Nov 16th-17th - Confirmation Retreat (Confirmation II Students and Leaders)
Pray for an increase in trust. That we might let go of the ways in which we try to control God. That we would come to trust that God's will is greater than our own.
Pray for our parish, our priests, staff, parishioners, and all with which we have been blessed. Pray in particular for generosity and that our income might increase so we might be able to further improve our efforts in meeting the needs of our parishioners and reach out to those who are not yet parishioners.
Pray for all that we do in youth ministry, that our staff might always seek to meet the needs of our young people whether they are involved in our programs or not, and that all our leaders/volunteers might do the same as often as they are able.
Do you have a prayer request?... Send it our way! Note: if you use the comment section you can choose to make your comments public or private (all private comments are only shared among our Youth Ministry staff and our priests).
Pray for our parish, our priests, staff, parishioners, and all with which we have been blessed. Pray in particular for generosity and that our income might increase so we might be able to further improve our efforts in meeting the needs of our parishioners and reach out to those who are not yet parishioners.
Pray for all that we do in youth ministry, that our staff might always seek to meet the needs of our young people whether they are involved in our programs or not, and that all our leaders/volunteers might do the same as often as they are able.
Do you have a prayer request?... Send it our way! Note: if you use the comment section you can choose to make your comments public or private (all private comments are only shared among our Youth Ministry staff and our priests).