We participate as high school students, whether or not we are a member of Good Shepherd. The program, open to all, provides many opportunities for involvement, friendship, spiritual growth, and service.

To join any of these ministries, complete our quick ministry participation form.

L.I.F.E.
Leading In Faith by Example develops leadership skills by fostering personal awareness and spiritual growth. We meet new people, participate in a variety of service activities, prepare for retreats, and discuss our faith. Open to all incoming freshman.

Contact:Jeffrey Davis 489-8815 x724
Meeting Times: Bi-monthly, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Time Commitment: About an hour twice a month.

High School Youth Ministry
We participate in social, spiritual, and service activities throughout the year, revolving around Sunday Night Live. We have prayer, skits, games and small and large group discussions that allow us to use the knowledge we have gained from earlier religious studies with daily applications to real life situations.

Contact: Jeffrey Davis 489-8815 x724
Meeting Times: Weekly, Sunday evenings, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Time Commitment: As much or as little as you like.

Peer Ministry
The most advanced of the youth leadership programs, we play a huge part in the Confirmation process, serve the parish and community, continue to develop leadership skills, and, of course, have a ton of fun! All Peer Ministers are welcome to attend service activities (like the St. Francis Soup Kitchen and Tender Mercies housing project), help Confirmation class teachers, and take part both in planning and running the Confirmation Candidates Sunday Night Live program. We may also help manage the Confirmation Retreat, and participate in the Talk, Random Acts of Kindness, and Care sub-groups.

Contact: Jeffrey Davis 489-8815 x724
Meeting Times: TBA
Time Commitment: At least 2 hours per month.

Confirmation Program
Students in grades 9 through 12 who have not made their Confirmation are enrolled in this program. The candidates focus on the theology of Confirmation and examine the basic beliefs of Catholicism.  They attend Sunday evening classes, participate in a weekend retreat, service projects and attend the youth group meetings called Sunday Night Live.

Contact: Jeffrey Davis 489-8815 x724
Meeting Times: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on a weekday
Time Commitment: 2 hours a week.

Junior High and High School 2008 Mission Trip - Oceana, West Virginia
Mark your calendars for the 2008 Reach Workcamp, July 19-26. This year's trip will take us to Oceana, West Virginia. It will be a week of high-energy, meeting new friends, working for a worthy family, growing in faith, and having fun. Students who are currently in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Registration packets are now available in the parish office. If you registered by the early deadline, you received a discount on the cost. The cost now is $575 for late registrations. Additional fees will be charged for our free-day activity. Please complete your forms and return to them as soon as possible. To begin, please complete a Commitment Sheet and return to Jeffrey Davis.

Contact: Jeffrey Davis 489-8815 x 724
Trip: July 19-26, 2008