We hope to meet again in person soon for our Freshmen class in the spring of 2021.
The Youth Ministry program seeks to reach out to the teenagers of our parish to help them develop spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically into all that God calls them to be. This program offers a variety of religious, educational and social experiences, such as:
+ Retreat Day – usually Ash Wednesday, during the day, optional
+ SEARCH Retreat weekend (juniors and seniors)
+ Retreat teams (Seek/SEARCH)
+ Youth Council (by invitation)
The Confirmation Process is part of the overall youth ministry program of our parish. The program is a two and one half year process. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in the fall of junior year (Year III of the process).
The following are requirements for Confirmation:
+ Caring Groups (group of 10-12 teens with two catechists)
+ Service Projects (one per year usually completed with group)
+ Sponsor (a sponsor must be a practicing Catholic and at least 21 years old)
+ Seek Retreat (freshman, sophomores)
Leadership Formation:
+ Youth Council
+ Retreat teams
Volunteer Opportunities:
Caring Group Leaders (Catechists) - Interested and caring adults who would be willing to make a 2 ¼ year commitment to work with approximately 10-12 students preparing them for the Sacrament of Confirmation (adults will be interviewed by the Coordinator of Youth Ministry).
Seek Retreat Chaperones - Seek is an overnight retreat. Adults interested in helping young people develop a deeper sense of self, and others, the idea of community and the presence of Christ in their lives. Commitment from Friday-Saturday
SEARCH Retreat Chaperones
SEARCH is a weekend retreat. Adults interested in working with high school juniors and seniors, sharing a weekend helping them to examine their self-identity, relationships and how to live a Christian life. Commitment from Friday - Sunday
Retreat Day Facilitators
Adults are needed to help chaperone the retreat days (a one day commitment from 8:30 AM–1:45 PM).
For more information, please contact:
10th grade - Dolores Hallock - Dhallock@resurrectionparishnj.org 973-895-4224 x 107
9th grade - Shannon Civetta - Scivetta@resurrectionparishnj.org 973-895-4224 x 108