Adult Core Team Members
The Life Teen & EDGE Core Team for our youth in the parish truly give of their time, and commit themselves to walking the Christian path as a living example of the teachings of Christ. This ministry often requires not only a commitment of time each week, but also a commitment of love and dedication to teaching our faith to these young people. It is important for the youth of our parish to not only have the support of their parents in their spiritual growth, but to also have good examples of young adults who put their faith into practice every day.
What is the Core Team?
Our programs are offered for all High School and Middle School students. Life Nights are held each Sunday evening during the school year after the 5 pm Youth Mass and EDGE Nights are every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00PM. Our Core team is essential to the Youth Program because, "Youth Ministry is not about one person, it is about a team of people coming together to serve Christ through our youth."
We have a committed group of Core Team members who assist with lessons and relational ministry each week. One of our teens said she appreciates the Core Team because "they make it alive for us. They bring everything together and make it easy for us to relate our faith to what we are experiencing."
What does the Core Team do?
As Catholics we are first called to learn our faith, then we are called to teach the faith to others. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "From this loving knowledge of Christ, springs the desire to proclaim him, to 'evangelize', and to lead others to the 'yes' of faith in Jesus Christ." (CCC 429) Our Core Team puts this into practice every week.
Faith Formation within the Church is necessary so that the youth can understand their Christian Formation as a member of the community of faith. This is especially important during the high school years in order to help these young people to understand their faith as they prepare to go into the world as adults. Our Core Team answers this call every week by preparing lessons and relevant materials for the teens to lead them closer to Christ.
All of our educators, including the Core Team, must follow Diocesan guidelines for creating a "Safe Environment" as well as pass a background check before working with the youth of our parish.
If you feel that you are called to participate in teaching our young people and would like to learn more about working with our youth, please contact our Youth Minister at 850-678-7813.