Welcome to our Teen Ministry Page
Overview of Teen Ministry
Teen ministry focuses on meeting the spiritual and social needs of teens in 8th-12th grade in order to help them become life long disciples of Jesus within the Catholic Church. Through partnering with parents and adult volunteers teen ministry accompanies the teens of OMC as they grow deeper in their faith. Monthly events are planned that focus on teaching the faith, encountering God, praying and worshiping, serving our world, and creating community.
Teen Ministry Leadership Team
The leadership team is composed of high school juniors and seniors that meet monthly to plan the monthly events for Teen Ministry. They commit to praying for the teens of OMC, growing as disciples, and planning events that are focused on service, spirituality, and socializing.
Teen Ministry Prayer Team
Teen ministry can only be successful through the will and help of God. All parishioners are invited to join in praying for the specific needs of teen ministry. A list of prayer requests is sent to the prayer team at the beginning of each month. The prayer team is encouraged to lift up the needs of teen ministry in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Join the prayer team here!
Teen Ministry Leadership Team
The leadership team is composed of high school juniors and seniors that meet monthly to plan the monthly events for Teen Ministry. They commit to praying for the teens of OMC, growing as disciples, and planning events that are focused on service, spirituality, and socializing.
Teen Ministry Prayer Team
Teen ministry can only be successful through the will and help of God. All parishioners are invited to join in praying for the specific needs of teen ministry. A list of prayer requests is sent to the prayer team at the beginning of each month. The prayer team is encouraged to lift up the needs of teen ministry in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Join the prayer team here!
High School Small Group Ministry
The small group ministry allows teens to meet twice a month to learn about Jesus, prayer, Catholic teaching, service, Scripture, and other areas they are interested in. Each group consists of about eight high school teens and two adult leaders. Teens interested in joining a small group are asked to commit to a trial period of five meetings. Currently there is one group for guys and one group for girls. As leaders are found and trained new groups will be added. Adult volunteers are asked to commit to serving as small group leaders for the duration of the school year. Let Paul know if you know someone who would make a good leader!
The small group ministry allows teens to meet twice a month to learn about Jesus, prayer, Catholic teaching, service, Scripture, and other areas they are interested in. Each group consists of about eight high school teens and two adult leaders. Teens interested in joining a small group are asked to commit to a trial period of five meetings. Currently there is one group for guys and one group for girls. As leaders are found and trained new groups will be added. Adult volunteers are asked to commit to serving as small group leaders for the duration of the school year. Let Paul know if you know someone who would make a good leader!
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Monthly Events
Teens are invited to attend our monthly events. Events vary month to month but each one focuses on spiritual, social, or service activities. This year the events include: First Friday Adoration followed by socials, Abbeyfest, All Hallows Eve event, Box of Joy service project, Advent Bible Study, Christmas party, Visiting other neighborhood churches to learn about their christian faith, Lenten series on learning to pray, Adulting 101 (a series for high school students to learn basic life skills), providing meals for a homeless shelter, and a summer beach day. Adult volunteers are invited to share their time and talents by chaperoning and leading some events. Clearances and safe environment training is required.
Summer Mentoring
Teens entering 11th grade and 12th grade or who have just graduated are invited to meet with the pastoral associate for youth on a regular basis over the summer to ask questions about the faith, develop the habit of prayer, learn how to discern God’s will, and to grow as a disciple of Christ. Adults with their clearances are also welcomed to be trained how to accompany teens and mentor them as disciples of Christ.
Stay Connected and Get Involved
We ask parents to fill out this Google form. This form enables us to keep parents informed of events and opportunities to volunteer and lets us know that parents are aware of their child's involvement in youth ministry.
If you would like your teen to be able to receive the monthly update of events, please fill out the communication consent form and email it to youthministry@omcparish.com Teens and parents are also invited to follow the instagram page @omcparishteenministry
Parents and adults who would like to share their time, faith, and talent can also fill out the adult volunteer interest form.
Feel free to reach out to Paul Cillo if you have any ideas, questions, or concerns.