The main focus of Middle School Youth Ministry is to develop the faith formation of young people within our parish. This ministry is designed to provide opportunities for youths to share Christian fellowship with others, participate in service projects, deepen their faith, while making friends and having fun. Adults work together as a CORE Team to develop topics and materials relevant to youth culture and church teachings.

We affirm the gifts of our youth and we foster opportunities for young people to share their gifts with the larger community. The spiritual and social needs of the youth are to be met with the committed leadership, guidance, and support of our parish adults. The benefit is to form and inform the youth in the parish in order to prepare them to become leaders in their own communities in such a way that they become witnesses of Christ and evangelizers to their fellow youth. Thus the adults and youth of our parish are therefore provided with the opportunity to grow together in Christian faith.

How the Ministry Works:

• Middle School Youth Ministry takes place twice a month on Thursdays, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. 
• The CORE team is responsible for leading discussion, engaging in meaningful conversation with youth, and guiding them in their journey of faith and prayer.
• As part of our keeping children, youth and vulnerable adults safe, two adults must be present whenever children, youth, and vulnerable adults are involved in any program.

Expectations:

• The Youth Ministry CORE Team consists of committed adults who provide the vision, direction, planning, and implementation of the youth ministry program at St. Pius X parish. Members of the team should exhibit the following qualities: Leadership, willingness to influence the direction of the program, enthusiasm, being prepared, inclusive, energetic and self-confident.
• Middle School Youth Group consists of Bible Study, discussion groups, adoration, skits and presentations about church teachings. Adults will help lead small discussion groups and occasionally present on topics as they are comfortable.
• The CORE Team is expected to attend youth group meetings and retreats, as well as planning and prayer & formation meetings as necessary.
• All volunteers who work directly with children must complete a background check, and attend the Diocesan Class on Keeping Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults Safe.