Youth Ministry Appeal

Dear Faith Family,

Our peer leaders in Youth and Young Adult ministry do so much for our programs. The dedication level of these leaders is so tremendous; here is a sample schedule of the weekly commitment that they give to our parishioners in the winter.

• Mondays: Year 2 Retreat Preparation 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• Tuesdays: Peer Leader Meeting 7:30 - 9:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 4:12 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• Sundays: Mass + Confirmation Small Groups: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

As you can see, they dedicate a chunk of their weeks to our ministry. They are involved in the planning along with the small group interactions with the teens. I am so grateful for everything that they do because this ministry would not exist without their willingness to sacrifice.

Some of you may be asking, why would they be willing to commit so much time? The answer is quite simple: They are disciples. The servant leadership that our leaders show far exceeds any example that I can give in my talks in Confirmation and Youth Group. Our leaders are the ones who sit down and share real life examples of how to live their faith.

These leaders also pay out of their own pocket to help at and to attend retreats. It’s not just their time they are sacrificing. It is also sad to say that some leaders cannot attend some of our events, simply because they can’t afford it. These events can be costly, typically hundreds of dollars for a weekend.

We also are excited to have our first service project in Louisiana this year, which as you can imagine, is also quite costly.

If you are feeling generous, we would love your support in sponsoring our leaders and Confirmation candidates in a scholarship fund. It is through your generosity that a lot of leaders may be able to go. If you are interested in contributing to this fund I know they would be eternally grateful.

I talk about our leaders quite a bit and I believe that it is justified. The leaders have not only helped hundreds of teens on their faith journeys, but they have helped me to understand what the love of God is personally.

Thank you so much for your time and generosity.
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God Bless,
Brett Becker
Youth and Young Adult Minister

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