Please contact Ken with any questions or comments abouth the high school youth ministry program here at St. John Vianney Parish
Ken Sokolowski
Youth Coordinator
direct: 616-724-3133
ksokolowski@stjohnvianney.net
Upcoming High School Events
High School youth are able to take part in a wide range of activities including DYMO, Steubenville Youth Conference, Workcamp, Diocesan Youth Rally, White Water rafting trip, High School Retreat and other events. Year round youth group is offered every Sunday night at 7:00 PM meeting in the Youth Room.
Fall
Spring
• Spring Retreat
Summer 2012
• DYMO Camp (link)
• Steubenville Youth Conference (link)
• High School Workcamp (link)
• Omaha/Winnebago Camp (link)
high school programs
High School Religious Education
Religious Education for high school students not attending Catholic high school. Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration is required.
click to download registration form
Youth Group
High school youth, either attending Catholic or public high school, are invited to youth gatherings that explore a range of topics designed to help youth grow in their faith. The youth meet every Sunday night from 7:00-8:15 pm in the youth room. No registration is required.
Retreats, trips, youth rallies and camps
High school youth are invited to participate in off-site activities throughout the year. Events include weekend retreats, rafting trips, youth rallies, DYMO Camp, Steubenville weekend, Workcamp, and Food Fast.
Shepherd’s Flock
Religious Education for elementary students, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities/cognitive impairments. Young people meet in church for prayer and worship, followed by classroom activities based on basic Catholicism. Classes meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm plus one Monday evening per month, 6:30-8:00 pm. Other activities include evenings at Franciscan Life Process Center. Contact Ray and Shari Boisvenue, 301-3770, for more information. Registration is required.
click to download registration form
Youth Ministry Leadership Team
Youth ministry functions at its highest when it is open to suggestions and includes all age levels in the planning process. The team meets monthly to plan and implement Youth Ministry programming as needed. Contact Ken Sokolowski for more information.