Youth Ministry

St. T's Youth Ministry serves two groups: Middle School students (Grades 6 - 8) and High School students (Grades 9 - 12)

The Middle School Monthly Game nights!

We did a couple game nights this past summer and they were so fun!  In the winter we got together online and played Among Us, but also in person in Avila Hall to play fun youth ministry games like  Fruit Basket, Elimination, Dodge Disks, S.P.U.D., "I'm Riding on a Train with..." the classic Hide & Seek and many more! Please join our Remind by texting @sta1511ms to 81010 to get up-to-date information about all things related to St. Teresa's Middle School meetings, game nights and more.
Regularly Scheduled Middle School Youth Ministry Meetings!

We try to meet twice a month, on Sundays after Mass.  We meet from 11:30am-1:00pm in the Antioch Room.  We have discussions, learn about Saints, play games, pray together, have lunch and talk about life!  This is open for all middle schoolers in grades 6, 7, and 8. 

High School Movie Nights!

Once a month - Usually after a Middle School Game Night.  High School students are invited to join the middle schoolers at their game night, but after that ends we go up to the Antioch room and settle in with snacks for a movie night from about 8pm-10:30pm.

Regularly Scheduled High School Youth Ministry Meetings!

We meet in the Living Room, twice a month on Tuesday nights from 7:30pm-9pm.  We play a game, have a discussion, talk about life, pray together, have snacks and enjoy each other's company.  This is open to all high school students in grades 9-12.
 

National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) 2021 - November 18-21, 2021  Theme: Ablaze!

The good folks that put on NCYC are moving forward in their planning for the National Catholic Youth Conference for November 18-21, 2021.  NCYC is a chance for High School youth (grades 9-12) to gather from around the country to grow & share in their faith through prayer experiences, dynamic talks and community.  2021 may look a bit different from other years as those that run it are doing everything they can to be cautious, but at the same time they are praying that everything will be able to move forward smoothly.  We will have more information as it comes out!

World Youth Day (WYD) - Lisbon Portugal - August 2023
General Information about World Youth Day:

Location: Our pilgrimage will center around Lisbon, Portugal. We will also spend some time in Fatima and the surrounding area. Check out our tentative itinerary here.

Age: The minimum age for pilgrims is 16. Young adults are especially invited (while in the U.S. “youth” is often associated with adolescents, it is more commonly used to identify college/20-somethings internationally). Youth under 18 must be under the guidance of a chaperone. Target age for WYD internationally: 18-35.

Estimated cost: Unfortunately, without the dates of WYD, we are unable to have a true cost estimate. Plan for the cost per person to be around $4,000-4,500.  This will include air travel, hotel, transportation, most meals, and all WYD credentials.  To help offset costs, St. Teresa's has already started fundraising for World Youth Day, 2023!  Please consider purchasing a Bible Diary for yourself or a loved one this holiday season.  Now available in the Office while supplies last.

Back on December 2nd, 2020 the Travel Agency that the Diocese of Gary works with, Dube Travel, held a very informational online meeting that was recorded for any potential pilgrims to view.  If you are interested in recieving a copy of this recording, please email Emily Sutton at emily.sutton@valpo.edu.

he Diocesan Youth Council is an advisory body to the Diocesan Office for Youth & Young Adults (OYYA). It is a group of high school-aged youth who represent the parishes and Catholic high schools in the Catholic Diocese of Gary. The members of this body will advise the Office in two ways. First, they act as a spokesperson for the needs of youth in their parishes and schools. Second, they are an integral part of the planning and implementation of youth activities that encourage and support total youth ministry in the diocese. The Youth Council consists of two representatives from parishes and Catholic high schools throughout the Diocese.

Introducing St. T's DYC Representative: 

Grace Klimczyk!