Senior High (9th - 12th grade)

Regular Meeting Time: 

Sundays via Zoom

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Calendar: 2020-2021


Once your student is registered for Youth Group, you will receive a link for the Zoom meeting in your email on Sunday mornings before each Youth Group meeting. Make sure to be on the lookout. If you do not receive the link by Sunday at 1pm, please contact Amanda via the email that is provided below. If you are unfamiliar with how to use Zoom, click here for instructions. 


Click here to register and join our email list for the Zoom invites and updates.


Message from Amanda: 


"I know that it is not ideal to meet for Youth Group over Zoom. It is way more fun to be together in person to hug, to play games, worship the Lord and learn together. Unfortunately, the present time calls us to rise to a new challenge and to love our neighbors so much that we are willing to make the sacrifice and gather virtually instead. It is a top priority of mind to acknowledge and validate the tough times we are facing, to create a space for our students to express their fears, frustrations, anger, excitement, joy and laughter all in one place. Why is this important? Because when we all relate to each other, we build community. And that is when the trust develops and we can explore our faith in a deeper and more meaningful way. I look forward to seeing you in Youth Group. Let's make it a great year!"



Youth Minister:

Amanda Woyak

Phone: 253-875-6630

Email: YouthMinister@HolyDisciples.org

Volunteer with Senior High Youth Group

We are always grateful for extra help either in the midst of Youth Group or behind the scenes. There are two basic qualifications: a volunteer needs to be age 21 or over and have completed the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training. (Link to safe environment training)


Due to COVID-19, many of these volunteer opportunities are not actively available. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email Amanda. 


Once our regular meetings and activities resume, we will need volunteers to help with the following activities:

Youth Team (Assist with weekly gatherings.)

Shopper (Gather/ purchase needed items for events; food, crafts, etc.)

Retreat or Rally Team (Assist on an all-day or overnight event.)

Snack Coordinator (Serve snacks and clean up at Youth Event.)

Assist with Community Service Projects.

Driver (Assist with transportation to/from events. Must have proof of insurance.)

Chaperone for special events (Retreat, Movie Night, Service Work, Field Trips, etc.)

Other (music, audio/video technicians, etc.)

Confirmation

Confirmation is such a special sacrament in the Catholic faith. Why? This is when the teens and young adults in our community can make the decision to choose the faith to be theirs for the rest of their lives. 


In order to enroll in the Confirmation program, the student needs to first have a minimum of one year in Faith Formation / Youth Group prior to the start of the Confirmation classes. In their second year of Faith Formation / Youth Group, you may inquire about the eligibility of your student for Confirmation. This is a separate meeting from Youth Group, and the expectation is that the student will be attending both meetings as they continue to grow their faith. 


Click here for more information on our Confirmation program for teens. 


Note: Youth Group at the Senior High (High School) level is a four year program... this means that should your student be present for more than two years, they are not repeating a year, they are merely continuing on in the program. Confirmation is a separate two-year program where Youth Group is the prerequisite. Students hoping to enroll in the Confirmation classes need to be mindful of this commitment the year before they hope to enroll, as they need to have 80% attendance at Youth Group and that they should be actively participating. 


If you are out of high school and you are interested in being confirmed as an adult, please review the pdf link above to find the next steps for you, or visit the Adult section under the Education tab at the top of your screen. 


After reviewing the pdf with more information about Confirmation, if you have any questions or concerns, reach out to:


Amanda Woyak

Youthminister@holydisciples.org

253-875-6630

Youth Outreach Service Immersion Trips

Each summer we welcome youth entering grades 9th-12th to join us on an immersion trip to engage with our brothers and sisters who are living on the margins in our own backyard. For more information contact Amanda at youthminister@holydisciples.org