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Teen Ministry 2017-18

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We offer dynamic and diverse opportunities for students grades 9-12 to grow in their love of Christ and His Church. We connect hundreds of teens from various schools through mission trips, retreats, youth groups, catechetical programs and service.  Youth in our program can expect life-changing experiences and in-depth formation.  
  • Sunday Morning Catholic Formation for Teens 
  • Dead Theologian Society for teens who want to go deeper
  • Plunge/Immersion Experiences, Capuchin Community

June 2017- NEW- Good Summer Reading!
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9th-10th Grade Catholic Formation
When:  Two Sundays a month from 9:00am-10:50am

Why:  This program provides an ideal environment for teenagers to learn how to come in deeper relationship with Jesus through the beauty of our Catholic faith.

What & Where:  We will attend 9:00am Sunday Mass together two Sundays a month.  After Mass, we will go to the Attic to discuss the gospel reading and enjoy donuts, coffee or juice. 

Please Contact:  Elizabeth Harrison, 262-782-4575 x108 or eharrison@stmaryeg.org with questions.

SMV Dead Theologian Society 

What is the Dead Theologian Society (DTS)?

​SMV Dead Theologian Mentors:  12th grade teens
Mentor a teen in Catholic Formation by meeting him or her where they are in their faith journey.  Please contact Elizabeth Harrison to find out more, eharrison@stmaryeg.org.

SMV Dead Theologian Society Membership:
9th-12th grade teens
Teens interested in going deeper into their relationship with Jesus are invited to join SMV's Dead Theologian Society. Please contact Elizabeth, eharrison@stmaryeg.org to learn more.
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Parent & Catechist Resources

Catechesis Requirements for 9th-12th grade
Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework
Education in Virtue Grow in virtue by following the saints before us.
Easy Tips to Standup for our Faith
Return - How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
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The power of the Rosary!
Please read this informative article found on
CatholicOnline.org

CYM Basketball

​Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) basketball is open to male and female high school-age parishioners at SMV.  Learn more >>>

2017-18 Registration and Schedules

The Sacrament of Confirmation for 11th or 12th grade 
Registration 2017-18 Confirmation
Signup for Pre-Confirmation interviews, August-October
Confirmation Preparation Schedule

Catholic Formation for 9th & 10th Grade
2017-18 Catholic Formation Registration
Catholic Formation Schedule:  October-April

Dead Theologians Society Mentors Schedule:  TBD
Dead Theologians Society Members Schedule:  TBD

The Sacrament of Confirmation
Pre-Sacrament Registration Requirements
Candidate Requirements
​In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, teens in the 11th or 12th grade are invited to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation:   
  • Who are baptized in the Catholic faith,
  • Have received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, 
  • Are committed to practicing the faith and living the gospel.
Sponsor Requirements
Sponsor requirements are printed in the Confirmation Handbook given to candidates at the Teen/Parent Meeting on October 15, 2017.  We ask that teens select their sponsor as soon as possible so they can begin walking together in faith. Sponsors are required to attend the program sessions with their candidate and discuss topics presented.  A proxy/parent is required if the sponsor is unable to attend.

​Contact: Elizabeth Harrison, 262-782-4575 x108, email eharrison@stmaryeg.org
Confirmation Preparation Registration
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee requires teens to attend Confirmation programs through their parish in hopes the teens see their parish as the source of Catholic fellowship, family and faith, both today and after high school.

Please register by July 15th and sign up for a 15-minute interview with Elizabeth Harrison via the link provided above.

Confirmation preparation for all registered teens start in October at the parent and teen meeting.  

Teens attending a public high school will receive a set of study questions at the October meeting to discuss with their sponsors before January 2018.

Note:  Teens enrolled in parochial high schools fulfill 11th grade Catholic Formation requirements and therefore do not have study questions to discuss with their sponsor before January.  However, if the candidate and sponsor would like to, please request a set of study questions at the October meeting.

SMV requires the candidates to attend four sessions, January-April, and one overnight retreat in March.

Service given to the parish, community in which they live and in their schools is a way of life for Catholics.  As part of the SMV 2017-18 Confirmation preparation, teens are asked to write a one page paper on their understanding of why Jesus tells us to serve others. This paper is to be emailed to Elizabeth Harrison, Co-Director of Child & Teen Ministry, before January 2018, eharrison@stmaryeg.org. 
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