Please contact Ken with any questions or comments abouth the middle school youth ministry program here at St. John Vianney Parish
Ken Sokolowski
Youth Coordinator
direct: 616-724-3133
ksokolowski@stjohnvianney.net
Upcoming Middle School Events: Grades 6-8
FALL
•JOY RALLY (link)
• Fall Lock - IN 6th Grade (link)
• Fall Lock - IN 7th and 8th Grade (link)
• Confirmation Retreat with NET Team Dec. 4
Spring and Beyond
• 6th Grade Lock - IN (form
• 7th and 8th Grand Lock - In (form)
• Middle School Workcamp (form)
middle school programs
Middle School Religious Education
Religious Education for middle 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
Every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 middle school youth are invited to the youth room for study/homework time and bible study. The room opens at 3:30 and the program starts at 4:00. There is no cost to this program, we do need a Medical Treatment Release Form on file.
Medical Treatment Release Form
Retreats, youth rallies, lock-ins and camps
Middle school youth are invited to participate in off-site activities throughout the year. Events include day retreats, lock-ins, youth rallies, and work camp.
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.
