Mission: Saint Stephen Cathedral cares about young people! We are committed to building relationships with and among the youth in the parish, walking with them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and empowering them to share that relationship with others.
What we value:
- Partnering with parents and supporting the family/domestic church
- Involvement in the parish community
- Connecting with/involvement with the schools when possible and able
- Community outreach and serving others
How we do this:
- Regular communication and relationship building with youth and families in the parish
- Youth gatherings (formal and informal)
- Small Groups / Discipleship Groups
- Prayer Opportunities (Prayer support with one another, Adoration, devotions, etc.)
- Specific/targeted learning opportunities (bible studies, video series, etc.)
- Fellowship opportunities (game nights, kickball, messy games, cookouts, movie nights, etc.)
- Provide opportunities for the youth to be involved in the life of the parish (serve as a minister in the Liturgy, Parish Clean-up day, help with VBS or other parish events, etc.)
- Retreats/Diocesan Events (Youth 2000, ODYC, NCYC, Holy Fire, Lazarus Retreat, etc.)
- Service and outreach opportunities
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Communication:
Text Messages: We send regular text message reminders or immediate announcements via Remind to our youth and parents. To sign up to receive these messages, send a message to this number: 81010 with this message: @stephen1
Instagram: Follow our Youth Ministry Instagram Page: st_stephen_ym
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Forms:
Links to Medical Form: https://owensborodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/Form-A_2019_English_fillable_July.pdf
Code of Conduct: file://server01/Redirect/cstevenson/Downloads/Form-D3_2019_English%20(8).pdf
Information Form: Information Sheet 2020-2021
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Catholic Links:
Diocese of Owensboro Youth Ministry: https://owensborodiocese.org/youth-ministry/
Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center: www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org
Daily Readings: www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Catholic Answers: www.catholic.com
Diocesan Safe Environment Page: https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/
Contact:
Saint Stephen Cathedral welcomes committed adults (you don’t have to be a parent!) to serve on our Youth Ministry Advisory Team or as Adult Mentors. For more information, contact Crissy Stevenson, Youth Minister, at 270-683-6525 or [email protected].