Middle School: Grades 6th-8th

 

Youth MINISTRY STAFF

Joyce Swietlik, Director of Religious Education - jsweitlik@stme.church

Kylie Dawley, Associate Director of Youth Ministry - kdawley@stme.church

Juliette Anderson, Administrative Assistant - janderson@stme.church

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Who: students in 6th – 8th grade  Students attend classes taught by volunteer catechists.

When: 6:15-7:30pm Thursdays  Classes usually meet three out of four Thursdays a month. 

Where: St Eugene Parish, 7600 N Port Washington Road, Fox Point  (Mackin Hall)

Important Dates:  Class runs from September through April. Calendar coming soon.

Additional Offerings:  Students will participate in times of prayer, service and social gatherings.  

CURRICULUM

Our Child Ministry Program uses Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts curriculum from Loyola Press (www.loyolapress.com).

In class, students will study a chapter from the workbook which we send home. The final page of each lesson has a review, suggestions on activities to live what they learn and a closing prayer. We ask parents to review this at home and then students should complete and submit an online review after each lesson.

MASS ATTENDANCE

Regular Sunday Mass attendance is an essential part of being Catholic and thus is expected of our Child Ministry families. Parish Mass Times are:

  • St Eugene: Sat 4:30 pm; Sun 8:30 & 11:00 am                            

  • St Monica: Sat 5:00 pm; Sun 8:00 & 10:15 am

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are asking all parents to prayerfully consider becoming part of our Ministry team. We can’t do this without you! Opportunities are below or let us know if you have other ideas.

Catechists

Materials, orientation and training are provided. The materials are very user-friendly - you don’t need to know everything! We encourage you to talk to your friends and to parents of your children's friends. Consider team-teaching. You can take turns leading the lesson and assisting. Being a catechist is a great way to refresh your faith, form new relationships at church, be a role model for your child and serve God.

**We are pleased to offer a full tuition waiver (just pay sacrament and retreat fees) for ALL children (K4-Confirmation) of a catechist who commits to teach weekly!

In addition to Full-time Catechists, we need . . . 

  • Substitute Catechists (teach when you are available)

  • Aides in all classrooms.  (weekly and substitute)

  • Lesson preparation and clerical help in the office during the week.  

  • Assistance with special events such as service proects, times of prayer, speakers, occasional crafts, etc.

  • High school students may volunteer for service hours.

**All adult volunteers are required to attend a Safe Environment Education Session, pass a Criminal Background Check and sign the Code of Ethical Standards.

Email YouthMinistry@stme.church to volunteer or for more information.

SAFEGUARDING ALL GOD'S FAMILY

St. Eugene and St. Monica Parishes are committed to providing a safe environment for all. In compliance with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, all volunteers over the age of 18 MUST attend a (free, one-time) Safe Environment Education Session, pass a criminal background check and read and sign the Code of Ethical Standards for Church Leaders. In addition, it is our goal to have ALL parents attend this class to increase awareness and safety. This would also qualify parents to chaperone field trips, work on service projects or assist in classrooms. To register for a class, please go to www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding.htm. 

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CHILD AND YOUTH MINISTRY CLASSES

Child and Youth Ministry Registration will once again be completed online through ParishSoft (click to begin) our parish database. While registering for classes, please take the time to review your information and update any emails, phone numbers or anything else that may have changed.

PARISH REGISTRATION – If you are new to St. Eugene and St. Monica – welcome! Please begin the parish registration process by filling out the online form (links below). We will contact you to complete parish registration so you can then register for classes.