Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry offers: (Beginning September 1, 2024)
Combined SYM & JYM
YM Unity Saturday We invite all students in grades 7-12 to join our monthly gatherings. Each month, we will engage in a variety of activities, including spiritual sessions, service projects, and social events.
Where/When: Times and locations for YM Unity Saturday change each month. Please check the “Events” section for up-to-date information.
YM Scripture Study Scripture Study provides a space for students to be spiritually fed through the Word of God. Readings are taken from the upcoming Sunday readings, in context of our monthly themes.
Where: St. Januarius Church When: Every Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:00pm SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (SYM)
SYM LifeTeen Night: Gather with fellow teens to explore your faith through Scripture, Catechism, and interactive activities. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and stop by to make some new, lifelong friendships. Drop by to explain the “hows” and “whys” of the Catholic Faith.
Where: St. Januarius Church When: Every Sunday from 7:00pm-9:00pm
SYM Topic Night: Dive into the big questions of faith at SYM Topic Night! Each week, teens can submit their questions and explore topics. Share your thoughts, engage in lively discussions, and discover the substance behind your faith. SYM Topic Nights are each Thursday from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Youth Room at St. Januarius Church.
Where: St. Januarius Church When: Every Thursday from 7:00pm-8:00pm
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (JYM)
Café Cristo: Held at Holy Family School, Café Cristo is a on-site program where students have a space to learn more about their faith in a fun and fellowship-oriented way.
Where: Holy Family Parish School When: Every Tuesday from 11:20am-11:40am
JYM EDGE Night: Come together at St. Januarius for JYM EDGE Night, a weekly event filled with faith, friendship, and fun. Connect with friends, participate in interactive sessions, and grow in your faith journey in with us.
Where: Holy Family Parish School When: Every Tuesday from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Check out the events we’ve done! •Pennsylvania March for Life •Haunted Guyasuta (or other Halloween activity) •Rake & Run (service event that benefits Holy Family parishioners) •NCYC / Fall Retreat at Camp Allegheny (alternating years) •Advent retreat •Gingerbread house competition with Seneca Manor •Holy Thursday retreat & Seven Church Pilgrimage •Summer MessFest! •Snow Cone booth at Holy Family Festival •Kennywood trip •Vacation Bible School •Service projects •Summer Service Trip - Frenchville / Clearfield County, PA •And more!