Middle School Youth Ministry
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"What Is Converge?"
Converge is an opportunity for middle school youth – grades 6-8. Each Converge event will feature fun games, snacks, opportunities to make new Christ-Centered friendships, and an opportunity to grow deeper in faith and understanding of Christ. All middle school youth are welcome to attend!
Converge is an opportunity for middle school youth – grades 6-8. Each Converge event will feature fun games, snacks, opportunities to make new Christ-Centered friendships, and an opportunity to grow deeper in faith and understanding of Christ. All middle school youth are welcome to attend!
Converge events take place once a month on Friday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. They are held in the Youth Room (room 4 in the faith formation wing of St. Luke School). Please bring a completed permission form when you come. Permission forms will be available when you arrive as well.
| Converge Permission Slip |
“What is Life is Very Good?
Life is Very Good is a series of two events; the Evening of Prayer (January 17) and the Morning Rally and Mass (January 18). St. Luke Youth Ministry will be taking a group of teens to both events! The Evening of Prayer is be an opportunity to celebrate all life and to pray for the success of the March for Life in changing our hearts and those of others in this country. The Morning Rally prepares us to take to the streets of Washington D.C. to make our voices heard as we proclaim the gospel of life. For information on the speakers & musical acts that will be featured during the Evening of Prayer and Morning Rally and Mass, please check out the Diocese of Arlington website here! Following the Morning Rally and Mass we will travel to D.C. to participate in the March for Life.
For the Evening of Prayer (January 17) we will depart St. Luke at 6:00pm and return at 10:30pm. The event will be held at Eagle Bank Arena on George Mason University’s Campus. The cost of the Evening of Prayer is includes the keynote, concert, and transportation; see the Permission Slip for details.
For the Morning Rally and Mass (January 18) and the March for Life we will depart from St. Luke at 8:00am and return at 5:00pm. We will travel together from the parish to EagleBank Arena (8:00-11:30am), then to the March for Life (11:30am-4:00pm), and then back to the parish arriving by 5:00pm. The cost of the Morning Rally and Mass and the March for Life includes transportation, Rally & Mass, Chick-Fil-A lunch, and the March; see the Permission Slip for details. The weather will likely be very cold, so be prepared to dress warm!
For the Evening of Prayer (January 17) we will depart St. Luke at 6:00pm and return at 10:30pm. The event will be held at Eagle Bank Arena on George Mason University’s Campus. The cost of the Evening of Prayer is includes the keynote, concert, and transportation; see the Permission Slip for details.
For the Morning Rally and Mass (January 18) and the March for Life we will depart from St. Luke at 8:00am and return at 5:00pm. We will travel together from the parish to EagleBank Arena (8:00-11:30am), then to the March for Life (11:30am-4:00pm), and then back to the parish arriving by 5:00pm. The cost of the Morning Rally and Mass and the March for Life includes transportation, Rally & Mass, Chick-Fil-A lunch, and the March; see the Permission Slip for details. The weather will likely be very cold, so be prepared to dress warm!
LIVG is open to students in 8th-12th grade!
Discounted price is available for those who register for both events!
See Permission Slip for details!
Discounted price is available for those who register for both events!
See Permission Slip for details!
| LIVG Permission Slip |
"What is Blaze?"
Blaze is the Walking with Purpose ministry for girls in 7 & 8th grade. The mission of Blaze is to use Scripture to speak truth into the hearts of young girls who are bombarded by lies about their true worth and beauty. Each week, participants will be led through an ice breaker activity and a short lesson based on a lie found in the world and a truth found in Scripture. The girls will also leave with a small take-home gift which corresponds with the lesson.
This 20 week program meets on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:15pm in the Youth Room (room 4 of St. Luke School), starting on November 26th. We will begin with snack and social time, followed by the bible study and activities, and finish with games. Dr. Barbara Miller and Tiffany Lambert are excited to pour their experiences in Walking with Purpose and Middle School Ministry into this program as mentors for Blaze.
Middle school girls are filled with questions. They have doubts, desire clarification, and want to share their thoughts in a space that will allow them to make their relationship with God personal and meaningful. Complete the permission form below and return it to the parish office by Wednesday, November 19th to sign your daughter up for Blaze. The $75 fee helps cover the cost of giveaways and materials for activities. Join the Blaze group on Flocknote to receive updates via text message and email. Or learn more by contacting Tiffany Lambert at tlambert@saintlukemclean.org or 703-356-3092. You can also learn more about the Blaze ministry at walkingwithpurpose.com/blaze.
| Blaze Permission Form.pdf |
| Blaze Calendar |
The Contemporary Ensemble provides the music ministry to the 9:00 am Sunday Mass throughout the school year. This Ensemble consists of professional and amateur musicians, grades 7 and up, who lead with vocals, piano, guitars and other instruments (strings, woodwinds and brass). Singers of ALL skill levels are encouraged to join. For more information please click the image above to go to the Music Ministries page.
Knights of Columbus Donut Sales
Youth in 6-12th grade are needed to help with donut sales after Masses on Sunday morning. Click here to sign up for a slot(s) on SignUpGenuis. This opportunity can count towards service hours for Confirmation and a portion of the proceeds will support youth activities.
Bishop O'Connell High School is hosting a Youth Music Festival. All 6th through 8th grade students are invited to participate in their 4th annual Youth Music Festival on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This full day of music clinics and performances is free, but registration is required through Bishop O'Connell High School. For more information and to register, visit the website at www.bishopoconnell.org/youthmusic or email music@bishopoconnell.org.
"What are Youth Groupings?"
Youth groupings are small communities of peers that are centered in Christ as well as common interests.
Youth groupings are small communities of peers that are centered in Christ as well as common interests.
What you see above are a few of the groupings we currently offer, but as St. Luke Youth Ministry grows, more youth groupings will be established and will be shown in our calendar. Youth groupings can be large or small, one-time events or long-term groups, and they can be organized around any passion, skill, or interest.
If there's a youth ministry opportunity you would like to see at St. Luke, God could be calling us to work together and make it happen - so let us know your ideas (youthministry@saintlukemclean.org)!
If there's a youth ministry opportunity you would like to see at St. Luke, God could be calling us to work together and make it happen - so let us know your ideas (youthministry@saintlukemclean.org)!
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