Center for Youth in Ministry Initiative
Overview
We support our Diocesan Pastoral Plan, "Renewing
the Church," promulgated by Bishop McGrath in
2002. One critical element of the Pastoral Plan calls
us all to attract and engage youth in the life and
leadership of our Catholic Church in significant ways.
So far we have addressed this issue with the creation
of our EDGE and LIFE TEEN programs and the introduction
of the very successful 5pm. Sunday Mass
with its contemporary style of worship. We are
proud of our accomplishments so far.
Building on this success in
reaching our youth, we believe
that a dedicated space for parish
youth will help provide even
greater opportunities to foster
community, ministry, and formation. A Center for Youth Ministry will increase
membership, encourage participation, and demonstrate
our commitment to youth as the future leadership
in our Church while simultaneously fostering their
interest in ministry, stewardship, and social justice.
Concept
To build an addition onto the Parish Center, located
on the sidewalk facing the Rectory, primarily for
youth ministries. Additions include:
- Office space to support youth program
volunteers, ministers and administrators.
- Meeting rooms for weekly youth meetings
in their primary gathering space.
- Storage space for securely housing youth program
equipment, supplies, materials, and props.