Middle School Ministry

Hello Youth Ministry  Parents and Teens!!

The Middle School Ministry is done for the summer.  I hope that you are taking advantage of the Summer Camps that are taking place this summer.  Camp Cor Christi was a tremendous success and sold out quickly.  For those who were unable to attend, there is Camp Breakaway which takes place from August 1, 2022 through August 7, 2022 at Camp Touchet in Dayton, WA.  

Our Middle School Group will begin Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. in the Gathering Hall.  We had a very large group last year and I hope we have a larger group this year.  The kids have been fantastic!!

If you Middle School Student has not yet received Holy Communion, you should contact the office to get them into the First Communion Preparation Class.  Your Middle Schooler is also welcome at the Youth Group meetings.  

We are looking for volunteers to be small group leaders.  The time involved is a couple of hours a week.  You do not need a special talent or education.  Just a calling.  God doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies the called.  Please consider working with these very special youth.  If you feel a calling to serve in this capacity, please see me after mass or give me a call. 

Our Youth will be the Keepers of the Faith.  They will be the ones who will be involved and serving long after we are gone.  They are the future of the Church.  There are three  things that families can do to help build faith in their sons and daughters.  First, pray.  Pray as a family and pray for our kids.  Let them know you are praying for them.  Second, read the bible.  Read the bible together.  Let our children see that you read the bible.  Third, and most important, go to Mass.  Go to Mass as a family, go to Mass individually whenever possible.  Our children need to attend and go to Mass with you.  

I hope everyone has a fantastic summer.  I look foward to seeing you in September.  

God Bless our Youth and God Bless our families. 

Carlene Markfelder
Middle-High School Youth Minister
Holy Family Catholic Church
509-961-1804

Registration details are listed on the Youth Ministry page!