High School Youth Ministry
The St. John High School Youth Ministry offers a variety of programs that meet the spiritual needs of our 9-12th grade community of believers by building relationships, participating in service activities and social events, and being a part of the greater Christian community. We will be walking with you through your faith journey teaching you how to respond to real life situations.
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Isaiah 60:1-3 says,
“Arise! Shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” You are called to ARISE and be the light for the world. Together as a community, we act as the messengers of God’s goodness and glory. Will you answer the invitation? |
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Meet Annie! |
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Hello fellow parishioners! I am currently finishing up my third week at Saint John the Evangelist. It has been such a blessing meeting many of you at Generations of Faith, Confirmation classes, and after mass on Sunday. I look forward to meeting even more of you in the next couple months. I thought I could share with you all my background and my hopes and dreams for the Youth programs at Saint John!
I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio as a big buckeye fan. I attended Bishop Ready High School on the West side of Columbus – go silver knights! After realizing my passion for sharing in Christ’s life, solidarity with the poor, and for Theology, I decided to pursue a degree in Theology with minors in Peace and Justice Studies and Social Work at Xavier University. During my time at Xavier, I was a core team member for Bellarmine’s Youth Group and Confirmation classes. In addition, I worked with Dr. Gillian Ahlgren as her assistant for her Non-Profit Resources for Renewal. This experience lead me to spend a month and a half in Assisi, Italy working with Gillian and the surrounding community. In addition, I had the pleasure of participating in Alternative Breaks which gave me a wonderful perspective on service-learning and being in “Solidarity with, not for, others.” During these formative years at Xavier, I grew in a passion for leading teens and young adults to Christ through experiential learning, active service opportunities, and engaging faith-based activities. My hopes and dreams for this program stem from my experience in Franciscan Spirituality, Ignatian Spirituality and Pope Francis’ message for young people. Pope Francis invites the youth to BE MORE! He says, “Do not be afraid to listen to the Spirit who proposes bold choices; do not delay when your conscience asks you to take risks in following the Master. The Church also wishes to listen to your voice, your sensitivities and your faith; even your doubts and your criticism” -Pope Francis, Letter to Young People 2017 I look forward to leading as a steadfast witness to the teens of Saint John and for them to be witnesses to each other as well. Let us all pray for a flourishing and spirited community where the teens can grow in the Truth and love of God. |
High School Youth Ministry - Sunday evenings 6:30-8:30pm In the Youth Room, starting in January 2020.
For more information on these and all of our youth events, watch for our weekly e-memo, and look on the St. John the Evangelist, West Chester Facebook page! Under 18 Youth Medical Release Form 18 & Over Youth Medical Release form |