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Our Mission:
As Catholics we are called to be the light amidst the darkness, but how can we be a light to lead others to Jesus if we have not even been ignited ourselves yet? Once we are ignited we can continue to grow through different forms of kindling (Prayer, sacraments, service, friendship etc.) until we eventually illuminate and then become ablaze. Once we are ablaze and on fire for our faith we have the opportunity to become that light or that beacon to help reach others and ignite them too.
The mission of Divine Word’s Youth Ministry program is to start by igniting teens and fostering a desire to learn more about their faith to then be able to share this spark with others around them. Once the teens flame has begun to grow in our IGNITE Junior High program, they can then move on to our High School ILLUMINATE program.
Our Groups:
Junior High Youth Group: Grades 6-8th
High School Group: 9-12th Grade
What is a core team? The core team is a way for adults to help the youth minister plan and lead the high school Illuminate nights and other events such as retreats and service projects/trips.
Team members should possess the following qualities: a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, an unconditional love for teenagers, a love for the Catholic Church, regular participation in Sunday worship, a personal prayer life, freedom from serious sin, regular reading of Scripture, and openness to using the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Team members must be open to annual training and completing all VIRTUS/background checks set forth by the Diocese of Cleveland. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Commitment: Attend Illuminate nights and monthly CORE meetings.