Welcome to Middle School Youth Group!
If you're in 5th - 8th grade or you know someone who is, you're in the right place.
Why be part of the Middle School Youth Group at St. John the Baptist? Why not?!?!
Middle School can be a challenging time, but having a personal faith and a relationship with Jesus can really help you! You are made in the image of God, and He loves you just the way you are—no exceptions! Our Youth Group is a great place for you to connect with other middle schoolers.
Here are some things you can expect:
- Make new friends
- Practice your faith
- Learn more about Jesus
- Discover how your relationship with God can help you in life
- Have fun together!
If you have any questions or want to check it out for a night (parents are welcome to come, too), please let me know! You can find my contact information at the bottom of this page. Remember, my door is always open!
When do we meet?
September - May, we meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm in the McMullen Building at St. John the Baptist
Who can attend?
Our Middle School Youth Group is open to all middle schoolers and their families (for family formation dates). It is very important that we have contact information and safety information for each student in attendance, though, so be sure to click the registration link above and bring your registration form with you to Youth Group before attending. Even better if you can email us a copy of the form or drop it off in the Parish office asap!
Who leads the Middle School Youth Group?
The Youth Group is led by Veronica, our Youth Minister for St. John the Baptist and Holy Spirit (Parish Family 30). Veronica is supported by parents and parish volunteers! Every family that registers also signs up for a parent volunteer role.
Can I bring a friend to Youth Group?
Yes! Even if they are not part of the church, you are welcome to bring a friend (or two!) to Youth Group! We have "friend forms" at the sign-in desk that we will fill out for them so that we have their safety information on hand while they are in attendance.
What is Middle School Youth Group like?
When you arrive, your trusted adult will walk you into the building to sign you in. You will then leave them at the front door and head to your grade's classroom for teaching and small group time with your grade-level Catechists, high school helpers, and parent classroom helpers. Later, we'll have snacks and head to the large group session in the multi-purpose rooms. The large group time is led by our high school peer ministers and consists of games, skits, prayer, social time, and sometimes live music! You will remain with the group until your trusted adult comes inside to sign you out and pick you up!
What is the difference between Youth Group and Family Faith Formation?
All Middle School Youth Group meetings happen from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the McMullen Center, which is at the end of our parking lot, past the Sanctuary and office building. To join, students need to come in with an adult who will sign them in, and they must also be picked up by an adult unless they have made other plans with our Youth Minister (this includes 8th graders!). Students will wait in the McMullen Center until an adult comes to sign them out.
Contact:
Veronica Nava -Youth Minister
St. John the Baptist: 253-630-0701 ext. 110; veronican@sjtbcc.org
Holy Spirit: 253-859-0444; vnavajimenez@holyspiritkent.org