The Church and world need the faith, gifts, energy, and fresh ideas of young people. . . . We must ensure that young people are well equipped for their special mission in the world.
   

-Renewing the Vision: A Framework 
     for Catholic Youth Ministry


Here at St. John the Evangelist Parish, we provide a comprehensive ministry with adolescents involves several components: advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. These provide a framework for the Catholic community to respond to the needs of young people and to involve young people in sharing their unique gifts.

Through our Religious Ed Program, we offer the youth of our parish opportunities to play an active role in living out their faith.

This High School Theology Curriculum is intended to guide our important ministry with High School Students in both Catholic High Schools and parish faith formation programs.

The intent is to identify key religious education concepts high school age youth and to articulate these in competence-based language. We cover content in the areas of scripture, creed, justice & morality, liturgy and prayer, and the history of our church; and we encourage and challenge the youth of our parish to an enduring understanding, working knowledge, and reflective awareness of the teachings of the Church and Jesus' mandate to share the "Good News" of the Gospel.

It is our hope that by being active members in our parish, the young adults of our parish share the treasure of our faith on their journey of being disciples of Christ.

For more information, please contact the Religious Ed Office at (414) 321-8922.