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Middle & High School Youth Groupsjoin the fun!
“To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.” -Unknown
Our mission for the high school and middle school youth group is to bring the youth into the broader community of the parish while focusing on their own individual faith journey. We want to foster a love for the sacraments while developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church.
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Quest
Quest is a great way for students to get involved and check out our Youth Ministry. If you are new to our youth ministry please join us on any Wednesday night in the Boiler Room Youth Space located on 16th street. All high school students grades 9-12 are welcome.- Schedule:
- 7:00-8:00 p.m.: Food, fun, and fellowship
- 8:00-8:45 p.m.: Praise and worship
- 8:45-9:15 p.m.: Teaching and lesson for the evening
MissionsOur 2023 High School Missions trip is coming up! We are excited to be going back to Texas where we did service work last year. This is an opportunity not only to get service hours but to truly make a difference in someone else's life. We are fortunate enough to be able to help those in need, grow in our relationship with God, and share in the Christian community through this trip.
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When: June 4-10, 2023
Steubenville Youth Conference
The Steubenville Youth Conference is a great opportunity for our students to share their Catholic faith with others around the United States. Our students are able to connect with the larger Catholic Church and meet others who share the same morals, values, and religion. Throughout the weekend they will have the chance to encounter Jesus Christ.
For more information please check out the Steubenville Conference website. - Schedule:
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Voyage
The middle school youth group meets for Voyage in the Boiler Room every other Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. Through music, fellowship, faith-filled discussions, and talks the middle school youth group seeks to inspire a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church.
2023 Dates:- January 9 & 23
- February 6 & 20
- March 6 & 20
- April 3 & 17
- May 1, 15 & 29
Totus Tuus
Offered one week each summer in coordination with Vacation Bible School (Ages 3 - kindergarten), this program's name is Latin for "Totally Yours" and was St. John Paul II's motto, taken from St. Louis de Montfort's "True Devotion to Mary." The program has a Marian focus, with a different theme every year that ties back into Marian devotions. Totus Tuus is helD across the CTK campus.
- Grades 1-5 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, lunch not provided)
Children will learn how to pray, about the importance of prayer, explore the sacraments and discover how to participate more fully in Mass. - Grades 6-8 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, lunch not provided)
Designed for middle schoolers, students will strengthen their faith by focusing on prayer and meditation, small-group discussions, adoration, Mass and reconciliation. - High School Students (7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday night only)
Designed for high schoolers, students will strengthen their faith by focusing on prayer and meditation, small-group discussions, adoration, Mass and reconciliation
DATES AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
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How can you help?parents & mentors needed
"Parents must regard their children as children of God and
respect them as human persons. Showing themselves obedient
to the will of the Father in heaven, they educate their children
to fulfill God's law." -CCC 2222It is important for parents to not only know about but to be involved in the youth groups at Christ the King. These ministries require adult volunteers and we are always looking for help. From special event setup to regular mentoring of our high school small groups, please consider serving our youth.
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Meet John LaboskyCoordinator of youth ministry
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Welcome!
My name is John Labosky and I am the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at the Parish of Christ the King. Growing up in Tallmadge, Ohio, as the youngest of six my spiritual life as an adolescent was similar to most cradle Catholics--I read the Bible, prayed the rosary occasionally, went to mass on Sundays, and would reluctantly go to confession. However, in high school I found myself trying to decide what I wanted my life to look like. Knowing I wanted it to include service--of people or an organization--my discernment led me to Christ and His Church.Everything I was looking for as a young man was found in the person of Jesus Christ. Joy instead of base pleasure, truth as opposed to the lies we are told. Adventure, purpose, meaning, and my true home. I now know how much the youth can offer the Church and vice versa.
I look forward to accompanying the youth of our parish.-John Labosky
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