2020- 2021 REGISTRATION
WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!



REGISTER FOR JUNIOR HIGH 7TH AND 8TH GRADE

What to Know About Junior High Youth Group
 
Junior High Youth Group is the name we give to seventh and eighth grade religious education.  The format is different from K-6 RE.  We meet in a large group for object lessons and activities and then break into small groups for discussion of the day’s topics.  We then conclude each session in church with a prayer service.  We also meet only on the SECOND and FOURTH weeks of the month.  A fee of $130 per child is separate from the RE fee. The Home Study fee is $100. 
 
When and Where are the Sessions?
 
We meet the SECOND and FOURTH FULL weeks of the month.  You can choose to come on Monday,
or Wednesday. The sessions are from 3:45 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. in the Youth Room (downstairs of Church).  The Gathering Space doors open for class at 3:30 p.m.  Students should enter there and go downstairs to the Youth Room. Youth Mass especially for teens in grades 7 through 12 will also be offered on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. on dates to be announced. A social event will precede mass. Students and at least one parent MUST attend at least 2 masses. It is our hope to encourage everyone to enjoy mass and an experience of church community.
 
Due to COVID-19 We Have Planned Classes 3 Possible Ways:
 
Regular Class Method:
Classes will meet as described above if the Governor and Cardinal Archbishop so direct.
 
Social Distancing Method:
In person meetings will happen monthly, on the day you choose. Groups will be limited to 20 students, and will be spaced according to CDC guidelines for class activities and prayer.
 
Virtual Meetings:
If we are not permitted to meet at all, a virtual option with small group discussion through Google Meet will be offered monthly, during the time slot for which you register. Further registration for online materials may be required. Information will be e-mailed prior to classes.
 
Attendance
 
Regular attendance is expected, whether in person or online, along with respectful behavior.  Please note that, by law, your child cannot be penalized by coaches or teachers for having to attend religious education classes. More than 3 absences from class and any absence from a mass session will result in an incomplete year. Make-up work is available for missed classes. Home Study students should still attend Mass Sessions. Completion of classes is required for Confirmation Preparation in High School.
 
Volunteers are always needed!
 
A Junior High Youth Group volunteer will help lead discussion for the 30-minute small group sections of each class.  For each topic there is a section to read together.  Group leaders then facilitate discussion on several questions we give you. In an online platform, at least 2 adults must be present in order for class to take place, so volunteers will still be needed. There is almost no preparation needed!  You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to lead discussion – just be a good listener.  Volunteers pay only $25 for materials.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jenn Kavanagh in the Youth Ministry Office.
 
Jennifer Kavanagh, Youth Minister
50 Pascack Road Park Ridge, NJ  07656
Phone:  201-802-1771  OLMyouthministry.com    olmyouthminister@gmail.com

 

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