Youth Ministry

Contact: Mary Shetler, Youth Minister, (812) 459-4420, or [email protected]

Click here for the complete 2022-2023 Registration Packet. The packet includes a calendar, detailed information, and a registration form for Youth Ministry, Religious Education, and Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and Communion, as well as for Confirmation.

9^th – 12^th Grade Youth MINISTRY: Wednesdays, 6 – 8 P.m.

Our regular Youth Ministry meetings, called “Apostle Nights”, start on Wednesday, August 18. They integrate both High School Religious Education and Confirmation Preparation and are held in the Gym at St. John the Evangelist.
- “Apostle Nights” are held every Wednesday.
- Youth must attend at least 75% of Apostle Nights, participate in 1 retreat (Source + Summit) and 1 service activity, and regularly attend Sunday Mass to receive Confirmation through our Parish. Family must be registered parishioners, as well as having been enrolled in a faith formation program during the previous school year.
Mandatory Parent Meeting for Confirmation parents on August 10^th at 7:00 pm in the Church.
High School Safe Environment Training*: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Youth Ministry Christmas Party: Wednesday, December 14, 2021
Confirmation Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Confirmation (10^th grade and older): Sunday, April 23, 2023, arrive at church at 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mass.
“Source and Summit” Retreat: March 17-19, 2023, at Memorial High School (ages 13 and up)
Graduation Mass & Cookout: May 31st, 6:00 pm with a special blessing of the seniors followed by a cookout and games for all high schoolers.
More details and information about other activities to be announced throughout the year!

Aug. 17	Class- Safe Environment	Jan. 11	Class
Aug. 24	Class	Jan. 18	Class
Aug. 31	Class	Jan. 25	Class
Sept. 7	Class	Feb. 1	Class
Sept. 14	Class	Feb. 8	Class
Sept. 21	Class	Feb. 15	Class
Sept. 28	Class	Feb. 22	Class
Oct. 5	Class	Mar. 1	Class
Oct. 12	Class	Mar. 8	Class
Oct. 19	Class	Mar. 15	Class
Oct. 26	Class	Mar. 22	Class (Spring Break)
Nov. 2	Class	Mar. 29	Class
Nov. 9	Class	Apr. 4 (Tues.)	Chrism Mass
Nov. 16	Class	Apr. 12	Class
Nov. 23	No Class (Thanksgiving)	Apr. 19	Class
Nov. 30	Class	Apr. 26	Class
Dec. 7	Class HDO???	May 3	Class
Dec. 14	Christmas Party	May 10	Class
Dec. 21	No Class (Christmas)	May 17	Class
Dec. 28	No Class (New Year)	May 24	Class
Jan. 4	Class	May 31	Graduation Mass & Cookout

Questions regarding Youth Ministry (or if you are an adult and would like to volunteer) and or questions specific to Confirmation: Please contact Mary Shetler at 812-459-4420 (cell) or 812-867-3718 (Parish Office) or email [email protected].

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BOTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY

Communications Policy

The ordinary form by which you or your high school student will directly be contacted is email and cell phone. Please make sure that all email/cell phone information is kept up to date with the Parish Office, as it is how you will be contacted about updates, emergencies/illnesses, cancellations, etc. Other forms of social media may also be used. Parents/guardians have the opportunity to access sites or be copied on all material sent to their children via text, email, or social media.

*Safe Environment Training

According to Diocesan policy, all employees and volunteers who work with children/youth must receive safe environment training. In addition, this training is available to all parents who so desire. Likewise, all children/youth in our programs are required to be given age-appropriate safe environment training that is in accord with Catholic moral principles. The Diocese of Evansville provides such training through its Safe Environment Curriculum. Parents can review the content of this curriculum online at www.evdio.org, and may choose to withhold their child from participation in any part of it.