Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministry Program of Our Lady of Joy seeks to address the spiritual needs
of students grades 6-12. We have two youth ministry groups; Junior Youth Ministry
(JYM) for grades sixth through eighth and Sr. Youth Ministry, grades ninth through
twelfth. Opportunities for spiritual development can be reached through a variety
of catechetical experiences, prayer services, and Eucharistic celebrations. Youth
Ministry has several distinct areas of focus, including Evangelization, community
outreach, and Religious Education. Furthermore, Youth Ministry seeks to build community
among the adolescents of our parish through social activities such as outings to
amusement parks, the YMCA, ski facilities, and bowling allies. Schedules for JYM
events are sent home with the students through CCD classes. Schedules for Sr. Youth
Ministry events are mailed to all registered high school students – once in the
Spring and one in the Fall. Regular meeting times for the Sr. Youth Ministry is
Sunday evenings from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. JYM meets once a month according to the
scheduled event.
For more information, contact the
Religious Education Office.