Serving the youth of our parish

FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST FOR GRADES 8-11
Teach the youth grades 8-11 faith formation classes that are offered weekly on Sunday Nights after the evening Mass. Catechists are encouraged to co-teach with another adult or parents.
 
FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST/TEACHER SUBSTITUTE
Fill in and teach the youth faith formation classes to the middle school and high school students at St. Joseph’s parish when the regular teacher cannot make it to the class.
 
RETREAT CHAPERONE
Attend a youth ministry retreat as a chaperone and leader to the students who are attending.
 
BACCALAUREATE RECEPTION HELPER
Help set up, serve, and cleanup for the reception held after the 6:30 p.m. Baccalaureate  Mass held in late April.

CONFIRMATION RECEPTION HELPER
Help set up, serve, and cleanup for the reception held after the Confirmation Mass held in late April.
 
TENEBRAE LIGHTS/SOUND COORDINATOR
Help coordinate lighting and sound for the Tenebrae Service of Light held each year on the Wednesday before the Triduum. The coordinator will help with purchasing/renting the proper equipment, and will coordinate the Tenebrae service details with the youth faith formation Coordinator.
 
TENEBRAE HELPER
The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to recreate the solemn emotional aspects of the passion story by recreating the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events. This service is led by youth, but, five to six adult leaders are needed to help with the actors, candle bearers and readers.
 
SUMMER SOFTBALL COACH
Coach the summer youth softball team.
 
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS CHAPERONE AND DRIVER
Youth ministry events chaperone and drivers will help out with youth ministry monthly events that require transportation based on availability. Adults need to be age 21 or older.
 
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION COUNCIL
The Youth Faith Formation Council is a group of adults that guide the faith formation and youth ministry program by advising the youth faith formation coordinator on the vision and mission of the faith formation and youth ministry program at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 

YOUTH EVENTS KITCHEN HELPER
Serve at the youth events by preparing, serving, and cleaning up the food and dishes needed at the events.
 
YOUTH GROUP HOSPITALITY
Help provide a healthy snack two-four times a year for youth grades 6-12 during youth group nights. Numbers range from 30-60 kids. Snacks can include a vegetable tray, sloppy joes, chips and salsa, root beer floats, crackers, meat and cheese, chex mix, etc.  Adults will not be in charge of setting up, serving, or cleaning up.

ATTEND ANNUAL LARGE GROUP EVENTS
Attend the multiple large group events throughout the year including the ski trip, Mall of America and Twins game trip, Lifeline, and more.
 
ATTEND DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY
Attend the annual middle school or high school Diocesan Youth Rally with others students throughout the entire Diocese of Crookston.
 
ATTEND MISSION TRIP
Attend and serve on the annual summer mission trip. Open to youth in grades 8—12.
 
ATTEND STEUBENVILLE NORTH YOUTH CONFERENCE
Attend the summer Steubenville North Youth Conference with over 2,000 other Catholic students throughout the state and upper Midwest. Open to youth in grades 8—12.
 
EDGE TEAM: 10th—12th GRADE
Share your Catholic faith by being a leader to the middle school students in the EDGE program with the other adults and students.
 
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHIST
Share your Catholic faith by teaching catechesis to the elementary students of St. Joseph’s parish.
 
YOUTH GROUP MEMBER
Attend the weekly Wednesday night youth group gatherings.

JOIN SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Join the summer softball league with other students from St. Joseph’s parish.
 
TENEBRAE ACTOR/READER/CANDLEBEARER
The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to recreate the solemn emotional aspects of the passion story. The purpose of the service is to recreate the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events. This service is led by youth. Typically youth grades 9-12 serve as the main actors and readers. Youth grades 6-8 serve as candle bearers, and youth ages 5-10 act as the Israelites.
 
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Youth Leadership Team is a group of youth grades 10-12 who meet monthly under supervision of the coordinator of faith formation to help plan, coordinate, and lead youth group nights, events, and retreats.
 
12th GRADE DISCIPLESHIP AND LEADERSHIP SMALL GROUP
Grow in your knowledge of the Bible by participating in a Bible study program to include going through a Marian consecration and a mini Called and Gifted workshop. This is available to high school seniors who have been Confirmed. Classes are held on Sunday evenings from 7:30—9:00 p.m.