SJYM Middle

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SJYM Middle meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Upper Room. We offer Dynamic programming, time in prayer, and lots of fun! Our nights allow plenty of time to speak with teens about where they are in their walk of faith, questions they have about life and Church teaching, and their prayer lives. We make regular use of prayer practices like lectio divina and praise and worship, and we strive to joyfully model a life of prayer to all who come through our doors. As the middle schoolers gather, we play games, listen to music, and grow in community. Our main talk of the night is normally a reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel, making SJYM Middle a great way to prepare our hearts for Sunday Mass.

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Retreats

This year, we intend to offer multiple days of recollection to the middle schoolers at St. Joseph School, by grade. These retreats culminate in the 8th grade Luke 18 retreat, which is the transition point from SJYM Middle to High School and a great opportunity to prayerfully prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. All 8th graders are invited and highly encouraged to join us for this weekend retreat!

Luke 18

The Luke 18 retreat offers all 8th graders the opportunity to take a step back from everyday life to prayerfully consider who they are and who God is calling them to be. The retreat is led by our adult Core Team and High School volunteers. The talks are given by current High Schoolers, allowing for an opportunity to hear words of wisdom from older teenagers who have allowed the Lord to work His wonders in their own lives. We cannot wait to see all of our 8th graders at Luke 18!
Registration will be linked here as the weekend approaches.