Youth Activities
Our Parish is blessed to have so many young and energetic members.
We have opened our eyes to see that our children really are our future
and we want to provide them with the lessons and teachings of Jesus
Christ. Through our youth ministries and activities we show them that
learning about God can be fun and exciting.
Confirmation
First Communion Class
Jr. Choir
Summer Church Camps
Vacation Bible School
Youth Group
Confirmation
- Youth are provided instruction in the
basics of faith and discipleship through educational, servant-based, and fellowship oriented activities.
The classes take about three years to complete and is designed for youth in grades 7-9.
The first two years are held in a classroom type setting with one year of emphasis on Biblical learning
key Old and New Testament stories) and one year of emphasis on Lutheran Small Catechism Practices (the
Apostle's Creed, Lord's Prayer, Ten Commandments, Sacraments, etc).
The third year is an independent service based year centered around service projects performed by the youth
within the congregation and community.
First Communion
- At the parent's decision and request, youth
are provided instruction and information about the key elements and reasons behind Holy Communion. The
instruction takes place in three fun and activity structured learning sessions.
Junior Choir
- A youthful singing group made up of youngsters
in grades 1-6. Practices are generally held on Wednesday afternoons through the fall and during the late
Lenten and Easter season.
Summer Church Camps
- The youth of our congregation are welcome to
join youth from other congregations in fun filled, christian based summer camps. The camps are held at
Camp Sequanota in Boswell, PA at various times throught the summer. For more information go to
www.sequanota.com.
Vacation Bible School
- Every summer for one week, the youth of the Parish, and surrounding
community gather to learn how God's word is seen in everything
around us. The week long Vacation Bible School (VBS) is held during the
summer months and has a different theme each year. Check back for
more information on this year's VBS.
Youth Group
- Our Youth Group is held as a Joint Parish
function in conjunction with other congregations. Some activities include: annual faith based retreats such as
Snow Camp, Jr. High and Sr. High Synod Events, National Youth Gatherings, and other activities.
We also have an Elementary Youth Group for youth in grades 1-5 and is held on Wednesday afternoons
after Jr. Choir rehearsal.
