Youth Ministry Announcements
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Have you done your sign-ups yet?
Sign up for your ministry:
- Parents - sign up to volunteer.
- C1/C2 (MSYG optional) - sign up for Liturgical Ministry
Download/import the calendar:
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Walnut Creek on Ice: MSYG Social
Join us for our annual Walnut Creek on Ice winter social!Wednesday, December 12
6:00-8:00pm
Walnut Creek on IceSkate time, pizza, and water will be provided; if you would like snacks from the snack bar, please bring your own cash.
Parents - I need TWO ADULT CHAPERONES please! Your responsibilities will be to welcome youth, help organize them to get skates and lead them to our party area, watch over everyone's stuff for the evening, help facilitate the pizza and drinks, and make sure we don't lose anyone over the course of the evening - including staying for pick-ups and to clean up our area at the end of the night.
I also need permission slips for all participating youth!
Want to bring a friend? Sure! Have their parents fill out this Liability Release, and ask them to bring $15 to cover the cost. -
Advent Communal Reconciliation
Did you know Catholics should go to Confession at least once a year?
Jesus told us to confess our sins to priests - that's where the Sacrament of Reconciliation comes from. By doing so, and receiving absolution (the forgiveness for and washing away of our sins), we become reconciled with God.
You know how good it feels to take a shower after you're all grimy and gross? Confession is like that for our soul. Give it a try! Haven't gone in a long time? Here are some tips from Busted Halo!
Advent Communal Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 19
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Advent Bible Study: FOR PARENTS!
Parents - ever feel left out of the awesome stuff your kids get to do?
Well, you can't anymore! We're hosting an Advent Bible Study for parents!Thursday mornings
11/29, 12/6, 12/13, and 12/20
11:00am in the Youth RoomDon't worry about being prepared or coming to all four - come when you can, bring your Bible (or don't!), and bring an open heart!
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Life in Christ Retreat - for ALL HIGH SCHOOL teens!
Do you love retreats but you've already been Confirmed?
Are you on FIAT and want some spiritual refreshment?
Are you in C1 or C2 and would love to do your retreat with other Catholic teens from Livermore, by the beach?
Have you heard that on one of our retreats, we have tri-tip for dinner?
THEN LINC RETREAT IS FOR YOU!!
Join us from January 18-20 at Camp St. Francis in Aptos! Specific times TBD.
It's a holiday weekend - so you'll get back on Sunday afternoon with the rest of Sunday AND Monday to sleep in and get your homework done!
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Christmas Eve Youth Mass: Ministers Needed
If you'll be around Christmas Eve for our 4:00pm Youth Mass, we need you!
Lectors, ushers, choir members, and Eucharistic Ministers will all be needed. If you or a sibling who will be home from college would like to participate, let Megan know! -
Wednesday Service Opportunities
Are you free on Wednesdays?
Here are two service opportunities for you to earn volunteer hours and get more involved serving your community:Babysitting/Tutoring during Refugee Family Tutoring
A few times a month, volunteers from our parish tutor the Klaw Reh family in the English language. This family fled Burma and have just marked an important part of their journey - a few weeks ago they received their Green Cards!
The tutors need people to babysit AND/OR TUTOR the younger kids while they're working with the parents and older siblings.
Are you interested? Contact Theresa Gonzales! Volunteers must arrange their own transportation.Wednesday Youth Group Leadership
Almost every Wednesday, about 30 middle-schoolers gather in the Youth Room to chill, pray, learn about their faith, play games, and eat popcorn. We need people to help out!
Come help put on skits, lead discussions, beat all the kids in air hockey (kidding - sort of), and share your enthusiasm for your faith!
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Extra Involvement Opportunities (Confirmation Make-Ups)
Everyone is invited to these extra involvement opportunities - and each also counts as a Confirmation make-up if you follow the instructions (if any) at the end of each listing! Parents, please be aware - on rare occasions, some events are age-specific, so read carefully and use your best judgment in attending.
NB: You're allowed up to 2 absences per year for Confirmation, and you can make up the time with any of these events or others you've spoken to Megan about. Remember - make-ups make up the time you've missed; they don't "cancel out" your absence!
MSYG Leadership
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Santa Maria Youth Room
Come help get our Middle Schoolers psyched about our faith! Help with skits, discussions, crafts, activities, and more - work with Megan to plan something great for the youth that you're into, too.
For a make-up - contact Megan with enough time to plan something you'll be leading at Youth Group, then attend from 6:30pm-8:30pm for a half hour of prep before Youth Group stafts at 7pm.
"The Case for Faith" Movie Afternoon
Wednesday, January 2 | 2:00-4:00pm
Santa Maria Youth Room
Join us for popcorn and a movie, "The Case for Faith," which attempts to tackle two common questions about Christianity: "Why is Jesus the only way to God?" and "How could a loving God exist if there is evil and suffering in the world?" The movie will be followed by a discussion.
Bring a friend who has these questions, too - you don't need to be in Confirmation to come, but if you are, this will count as a make-up session!
SPECIAL: C2 Make-Up for 12/9
Thursday, January 3 | 11am-12:30pm
Santa Maria Youth Room
For those who attended Luca Gero's memorial service on 12/9, if you attend this make-up session it's the exact same content and activities as 12/9 so you will not have an absence.
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Sunday Confirmation Topics
Want to get ahead, catch up, or just see what's going on? You're in the right place!
A friendly reminder - because we only have 15 sessions per year, you're allowed to miss no more than 2 sessions each year in order to complete the program year. Any more than that is the equivalent of missing a day of school EACH WEEK - yikes! Each session you miss must also be made up at one of the above Extra Involvement Opportunities.December 9:
C1: Who is Jesus?
Read: John 1:14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6
Watch: Video 3.1 (Choose "Session 3.1" on the menu on the side menu)
Think: Who do YOU say Jesus is?C2: The Eucharist, Part II
Read: John 6:30-35; Matthew 26:26-28; John 6:48-51
Watch: Video 7.3 (Choose "Session 7.3" on the side menu)
Think: What does the Eucharist mean to you?
November 4:C1: Freedom and Choices
Read: 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 8:36; Galatians 5:1
Watch: Videos 1.1 and 1.2 (Click the link then choose "Session 1.1" on the menu on the side - otherwise you'll watch them ALL!)
Think: Think of examples of choices you make every day - from simple to complex.C2: The Eucharist, Part I
Read: Exodus 25:8; Luke 22:19; John 6:49
Watch: Videos 7.1 and 7.2 (Click the link then choose "Session 7.1" on the menu on the side - otherwise you'll watch them ALL!)
Think: Has there ever been anything in your life that wasnʻt as it seemed? Give an example.
October 28:C1 AND C2: Healthy Relationships (Meets Diocesan Safe Environment requirements)
Read: Genesis 1:27; Matthew 18:20; Mark 9:42; Galatians 5:14
Watch: N/A
Think: Go research - what is "human dignity"? Where does it come from? How should that define how someone is treated?
October 14:C1: The Ten Commandments
Read: Jeremiah 29:11, Philipians 4:19; Proverbs 1:33
Watch: God's Dream for You, Video 1.3 (Click the link then choose "Session 1.3" on the menu on the side - otherwise you'll watch them ALL!)
Think: Think of two or three examples in your life when having rules actually makes life better.C2: Life's Relationships
Read: Proverbs 13:20; Hebrews 10:24-25; Exodus 20:12
Watch: What is the Purpose? and Choose Your Friends Wisely, Video 6.1 and 6.2 (Click the link then choose "Session 6.1" on the menu on the side - otherwise you'll watch them ALL!)
Think: Think about your favorite people in life. What words would you use to describe your relationship with them?