Games.  Music.  Prayer.  Discussions.  Activities.  Fun.  God.  

It's different every time, with different people every time.  What do you want to do?  What are you yearning for in your life?  All are invited to join us!

Grades 5-8

Wednesdays, 3-5 PM @ the Youth Room

 

3-4 PM

• Pizza, drinks, and snacks.  This will be "hang out time" where we will have open-gym, outside games, board games, ping pong, foosball, etc.  

4-5 PM

• This will be our "youth group program" which will include talks, large-group games,  prayer, music, and more.

For safety, Youth will be expected to "sign in" when the arrive and "sign out" when they leave, and will not be allowed to leave the group while they are signed in.   We will be outside when the weather permits, so dress accordingly! 

Please submit the Parental Consent form (SEE BELOW) to Joe Block at jblock@stjohnsolfc.org or 651-829-2079 (text an image of the form).

• Wed, Oct 6, 3-5 PM in Youth Room  
  • Created Part I - "God Wants His World Back"
    • Fundamental Questions
      • Why am I here? 
      • Where am I going? 
      • How do I get there?
    • Fundamental Convictions:
      • You and I are not alive right now by chance.
      • The World is crying.
      • The Church is crying.
  • Kickball
• Sun, Oct 10, 2:30-4:30 PM - Rosary Coast to Coast - Eucharistic Rosary Procession & Autumn Treat Afterwards - The rosary will be said across America for our Nation, actually, across the world during the same hour.
• Tues, Oct 12, 3-5 PM in Youth Room
  • Created Ch 1 - The Whole Story
    • Who is God?
    • Why did he make everything?
    • Why is it all so messed up?
    • What, if anything, has he done about it?
  • Dodgeball
• Wed, Oct 20, 3-5 PM in Youth Room 
  • Created Ch 2 - In the Beginning
    • How to approach the book of Genesis
  • Capture the Flag
• Wed, Oct 27, 3-5 PM in Youth Room
  • Created Ch 3 - The Uniqueness of the Genesis Creation Story
    • Image and Likeness
    • Freedom From and Freedom For
    • Male and Female He Created Them
    • Unique, in Need, and Made for Eternity
  • Games TBD
  • 4:45-5:00 PM - Parent Monthly Meeting in Gathering Space
• Wed, Nov 3, 3-5 PM in Youth Room
  • Created Ch 4 - God's Grandeur and Reckless Love
  • Games TBD
• Wed, Nov 10, 3-5 PM in Youth Room - Captured Chapter 5 - What the Hell Happened?
• Wed, Nov 17, 3-5 PM in Youth Room - Captured Chapter 6 - Enemy Territory
• Nov 24 - Thanksgiving Break
• Dec 1 - NET Retreat During School; No Youth Group
• Wed, Dec 8, 3-5 PM in Youth Room - Captured Chapter 7 - The Enemy's Root Strategy & Tactics
• Wed, Dec 15, 3-5 PM in Youth Room - Captured Chapter 8 - Satan's Goal for Your Life? Destruction
• Christmas Break (if possible - Youth Group Activities TBD)

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Grades 9-12 and Young Adults (Ages 18-29)

Grades 9-12 teens and young adults (Ages 18-29) are welcome to join us for Grade 5-8 youth group and help our adults run activities and keep an eye on everyone.  If they help out three times in a three month period, they can be eligible to apply to our Youth Ministry Core Team.  Talk to Joe Block for more information and to let him know ahead of time if you'll be joining us for a specific date.

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COFFEE @ CARIBOU - Resuming this summer!

This is a chance for individuals or small groups of teens to set up a time to meet up with Mr. Block at Caribou Coffee on Little Canada Rd. for a chance to talk about life, school, sports, clubs, friends, God, or just hang out. 

Click on this link to make a 30 minute or 1 hour appointment. 

Note: Parents will be notified before any meetings are verified/schedule and permissions obtained.

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