Junior High Youth Ministry

Faith Formation
Our Junior High Ministry is for 7th and 8th grade students. We offer faith formation classes both during the summer and school year. As young people grow and mature, our faith formation also grows and changes. Meetings will combine many faith resources, group discussions, service opportunities, and prayer experiences to give each child a wholistic foundation.

We currently offer the following Junior High Faith Formation programs:

7th Grade

• In this small-group style class, participants will learn about Jesus’ life and discuss His relevance to their lives today. We will draw from many resources throughout the course, including the Christ Our Life book, videos, articles, activities, prayer experiences, and discussions.
• Two class options:
  • July 15-26, 204 from 8:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.*
  • Weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:15 p.m. (classes begin September 13, 2023)

8th Grade

• Prepare your hearts for the Sacrament of Confirmation through our Confirmation Ministry! Visit our 8th Grade Confirmation webpage for more information ►
• Two class options:
  • July 15-26, 2024 from 8:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.*
  • Weekly on Mondays from 7:00–8:15 p.m.

* Due to the intensive nature of our summer program, students must attend all 10 days to successfully complete the course.

Junior High Ministry Events

Junior High Ministry is a community of young disciples learning together how to follow Jesus. Through a variety of events and activities, our youth strengthen their convictions and friendships. Our programs aim to develop the person wholistically. Together we pray, serve, build community, and have fun!
 
Annual Parties
We always host beginning and end of year parties for 7th – 12th grade. These parties include dinner, games, and a prayer service.

• Sunday, September 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

648 Night
This is a monthly Junior High ministry event for teens to grow in community and have relevant faith discussions. Each event includes dinner, a fun activity, and a faith-centered discussion topic. High School students help facilitate these events as peer role models.

• October 6, 2023 | November 3, 2023 | January 5, 2024 | February 2, 2024 |

        March 15, 2024 | April 5, 2024

• 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Junior High Day Retreat
A retreat is time spent away from one’s normal routine to focus on themselves and their relationship with God. This year’s retreat theme is “Made Known”, and we will explore what it means to be a saint in today’s world. High School students help facilitate this event as peer role models.

• Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

One-time Service Opportunities
Throughout the year, I reach out to the youth about different service opportunities. I advertise these events in the bulletin and emails.

Junior High Service Camp - “Serve This City”
This is a week-long service opportunity for Junior High students. Each day we visit a different local organization to serve our neighbors in need. We also do fun summer activities here at Good Shepherd!

• Stay tuned for more details about our June 2024 camp!