Light of the World Roman Catholic Church
Youth Ministry
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
- Gal.2:20
What is LOTW Youth Ministry?
We at Light of the World Youth Ministry believe that in order to live, humans need a relationship
with God. We believe this to be the most fundamental and important truth about life. The purpose
of youth ministry is to both share Truth with teens and develop authentic Catholic community.
Why Youth Ministry?
At our youth functions your teen will be able to meet other teens living their faith and be nurtured
in their own faith through: effective catechesis, relational ministry, discipleship, the sacraments,
the study of scripture, and participation in parish life.
PROGRAMS:
SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 8th, 2013- Kick-off open to all 7th-12th graders
Theme: “The Hobbit, an Unexpected Journey.” Details to follow.
High School
High School Youth Group
We have a program for High School teens grades 9-12. Our high school youth meet every other Sunday before
the 5:00pm youth mass. We meet from 3:00pm-4:30pm. There are snacks, games, teachings, and great
community! We also offer 2 yearly retreats and a Mission Trip. First youth group 9/22. Register for youth
group online at: http://www.lotw.org/youth
Discipleship Groups
These groups are available for all teens grades 10-12 that allow those in High School to go deeper in their own
faith walk. They meet Sundays on their own. These groups are made up by grade and gender, and meet with a
Discipleship Group Leader. Together they go through discipleship in a more intimate way by means of bible
study, apologetics, and studying our rich Catholic Faith. Included in High School Registration
Middle School
This is for grades 7 and 8. Our middle school youth meet Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm (see calendar for
dates). We have games, snacks, teaching, and the opportunity to meet other Middle School kids who live their
faith! We offer two yearly retreats. First youth group 9/25. Register for youth group online at:
http://www.lotw.org/youth.
Confirmation
Confirmation is the Sacrament that completes Baptism and gives us the fullness of the Holy Spirit with His
seven-fold gifts. In the fall we will begin the process of restoring the INITIATION SACRAMENTS (Baptism,
Confirmation & Eucharist) to their original order. It is our desire to do so in cooperation with the vision of our
own Archbishop and the Church as a whole. It will take time to do this so we will begin a gradual lowering of
the age of Confirmation.
Therefore, this fall, Confirmation is open to all 7th, 8th, 9th grade teens and above.
Requirements:
• Register for Confirmation ($10): go online to http://www.lotw.org/confirmation
• Register for ($55) & attend youth group ( either High School or Middle School depending on age)
• Attend Confirmation Classes (see attached calendar for dates)
• Attend Parish Family Retreat (cost not included in registration fee).
• Go to Mass every Sunday (Youth Mass Strongly Encouraged)
• You must register separately for Confirmation and there is an additional $10 fee.
• 1st class 9/28 (mandatory)
Retreats/Mission
Stay Connected
Parish Family Retreat:
Flocknote: This is our PRIMARY means of
Nov. 15 -17 . Open to all parishioners. All teens in
Confirmation will be required to attend. There will
be a retreat within a retreat with special elements for
teens in particular. Chris Padgett, a nationally
known speaker will be speaking along with his wife!
Register by 9/30/13. For more info go to:
http://www.lotw.org/retreat/
communication & reminders. It is email service just
for LOTW. To sign up for Flocknote go to:
http://www.lotw.org/flocknote/
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Then subscribe to specific lists under Youth Ministry:
For Middle School & Confirmation:
Subscribe to Middle School Parents & Confirmation
Mountain Madness
We also attend Mountain Madness, a Middle School
Retreat on. This retreat is put on Feb. 14th-16th, 2014
by the Archdiocese for Middle School Youth.
For High School & Confirmation:
Subscribe to High School Parents & Confirmation
Middle School only: Middle School Parents
Mexico Mission
We will be traveling to General Cepeda, Mexico to
work with poor and to spread the Gospel May 31stJune 7th, 2014. This is open to all 10th grade students
and older, their families and college-age young
adults.
High School Only: High School Parents
Contact Us:
Phone: 303-973-3969
Email:
Steubenville of the Rockies
[email protected],
A high school retreat conference attended by over
2000 teens, with nationally known speakers, Praise
& Worship, immersion in the Sacraments and of
course fellowship. July 18th-20th, 2014.
[email protected]
Website: www.lotw.org
Facebook Group:
Light of the World Roman Catholic Teens