DISCIPLESHIP
What’s the purpose?
The aim of a discipleship group is to build a Christ-centered community in order to encourage each other on our journeys, to challenge each other to be Saints, and to have fun while doing it!
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Who is this for?
For teens in high school (ages 14-18)
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What can I expect from a Discipleship Group?
You can expect to meet on a regular, consistent basis with a group of your friends and 1-2 adult mentors to discuss realities of the faith whether that be through a Bible Study, video series, sharing stories from one’s personal life, or just simply playing a game of Spikeball together.
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The fundamental role of this group in the participant’s life is to give a sense of belonging within their parish community. This will be a place where they can be transparent with trusted peers and mentors on the matters most concerning them; they can feel understood in their experience and questions about the faith, yet be challenged to use critical thinking when it comes to those matters.
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Then, at the end of their most formative years, these participants will have the skills, knowledge, and experience to go make their own discipleship groups wherever they go off to next in their adult journeys.
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How can I get involved?
To be a teen participant, you just need to send fill out this interest form. Within a week, the Discipleship Coordinator will be reaching out to you regarding your form and to give more information about current opportunities.
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To be an adult mentor, you need to send an email to the Director of Discipleship, Jenny Hill, regarding your interest. Within a week, the Director will contact you about onboarding and the training process to be a Discipleship Group Mentor.
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Resources Small Group Discipleship
YDISCIPLE: completely free with a wide variety of small-group studies resources. To activate your free account, please email Jenny Hill.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER NIGHTS
Every Thursday (June to October) from 5:30pm to 6:45pm Location: Kiwanis Park
These nights are designed so that teens have the opportunity meet new people and build community with one another, all while having fun doing it. Food and sports equipment for various games are provided. At the end of the time, teens are invited to join us for the Parish Holy Hour at 7pm.
MONTHLY MONDAY MOVIE NIGHTS
Every 2nd Monday of the Month (September to June) beginning at 6pm
Location: JPII Youth Center
A movie will be played at the JPII Youth Center starting 6pm, and the youth center will be open until the end of the movie. These movies are suggested by the teens, but are reviewed beforehand by the leadership team to ensure virtues and good morals are presented at all times.
HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP
​SMALL GROUP NIGHTS
Thursdays (October to June) from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Location: JPII Youth Center
These nights are focused on teens having the opportunity to develop their spiritual and human formation in areas that most care about. Whether that be learning how to pray and read Divine Scripture or gaining the confidence to talk about Jesus with their friends and family.
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Each group will be composed of 6-8 teens with 1-2 adult leaders to mentor the teens.
