High School Youth Ministry
High School Youth Ministry invites all high school students, grades 9-12, to join us for faith formation, fellowship, & service! The ministry calendar is designed to be flexible, so students who play sports, are in theatre, band, or other seasonal extracurriculars can come to formation, fellowship, & service gatherings when they make it work with their calendar. Please read on to learn more about Summer Ministry & the 2018-19 formation year.
Youth Ministry Participation:
Annual completion of the Activity Consent Form is requited to ensure St. Brigid of Kildare has up-to-date emergency contact & medical information as well as guardian permission for the teen’s involvement in our ministry’s programming.
Weekly Emails:
Subscribing to our weekly Wednesday email ensures you have the most up-to-date ministry information.
2018-2019 High School Youth Ministry
Lord, teach us to pray is Lord, teach us to pray is a formation year, for all 9th-12th grade teens, focused on encountering Jesus. We will expose the beauty and grace shared in the mass, gain perspective to engage in the mass more fully, grow in confidence to read and apply scripture to your life, discover the Lord’s prayer as your own prayer, and experience various forms of prayer. Encounter Christ, make more friends, and serve the community together this year!
The 2018-2019 formation year is broken down into four formation series and one overnight retreat. High school fellowship and service opportunities are listed below and spread throughout the year. High School faith formation takes place on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM in Enke Hall.
Youth Ministry Fall Kick Off
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 | 6:00-7:15 PM in the school gym
Join all parish youth, grades 6th-12th as we kick-off the formation year with food, games, music, & worship! *Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Dublin Food Pantry
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed
Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, & 27 and Oct. 4, 11, & 18 | 7:00-8:30 PM in Enke Hall
Altaration is designed to stir thought, create conversation, dispel myths, and inspire the young Church to a deep and lasting love for the Mass.
Dublin Retirement Village Halloween Spooktacular
Thursday, October 25, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Dublin Retirement Village (DRV) Independent Living is hosting their annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, October 25, and HS Youth Ministry has been asked to serve snacks, play games, and visit with DRV! *Service hours can be signed off for this event
Parish Clean-up Day/ Sent to Serve: October 14, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018 | 12:15-4:00 PM
Join us for mass, lunch, and a day of service by assisting with clean-up on parish property & by helping our fellow parishioners in need of assistance with yard work, winterizing their gardens, cleaning windows, bringing out Christmas decorations, etc. *Service hours can be signed off for this event
Friendsgiving
Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 7-8:30 PM in Hendricks Hall
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad & sincere hearts.” (Acts 2:46-47)
Teens, parents, and siblings, let’s come together for a potluck dinner & games. Bring a dish to share & a game to play!
Advent Scripture Series
Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 & 13 | 7:00-8:30 PM in Enke Hall
Prepare your hearts for Christmas with us this Advent in a 3-week bible study to read, reflect on, and apply scripture to our lives.
Columbus Zoo Wild Lights
Thursday, December 20, 2018 | 7:00-8:30 PM at the Columbus Zoo
(Cost is the price of zoo entry ticket. Pay at the gate.)
Parents and family members are invited to this off-site night with St. Brigid High School Youth Ministry.
Mass & More
Thursday, January 3, 2019 | 9:00 AM (mass in the Chapel) – 10:30 AM
Join us for daily mass (9 AM) with the rest of the parish, then hang out with friends for an hour or so
after mass for board games & hot chocolate!
Discipleship Series
Jan. 10, 17, 24, & 31 and Feb .7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019 | 7:00-8:30 PM in Enke Hall
This series seeks to encourage young Catholics to explore the many ways to grow in relationship with God.
Winter Retreat
January 26-27, 2019 | 8 AM – 1:30 PM (overnight)
Our annual winter retreat is an off-site weekend which provides teens with the opportunity to relate our faith to their own experiences and encounter Christ in a new way. This year, we will work with the Jesuit Spiritual Center to offer our teens a retreat experience of authentic encounter and community connection.
*While the retreat will be designed as an overnight retreat, students may register for a day-retreat, if their schedule and family needs require it.
Lenten Scripture Series
March 7, 14, 21, & 28 and April 4 & 11, 2019 | 7:00-8:30 PM in Enke Hall
These next forty days, read and meditate on the Word of God, for “indeed, the word of God is living and effective” (Hebrews 4:12) and join us for weekly small groups as we grow in faith and holiness this Lent and prepare for the Resurrection!
Ministry Celebration
April 25, 2019 | 7:00-8:30 PM in Enke Hall
Senior Celebration
May 5, 2019
Consider Volunteering for High School Youth Ministry
Your involvement in our teens faith formation matters! Please consider sharing your time and talent with the teens of our parish. Contact Laura Ginikos, lginikos@stbrigidofkildare.org, for more information. Please refer to the Safe Environment Requirements found on the parish website here.