SJYM Middle

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SJYM Middle

Our 6th-8th grade group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Upper Room. We offer dynamic programming, time in prayer, and lots of fun. We're so excited to announce that we will now be providing food for the teens every week due to a generous donation! 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, eat food together and grow in community.

We recently began using Lifeteen's Edge programming for SJYM Middle. Our current series is called "Breathing Fire," and we can't wait to share this content with our teens!

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Retreat

In the near future, 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, whether they are part of the parish or school or not, are invited and highly encouraged to join us for this weekend retreat! If you

Luke 18: March 3-5, 2023

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. This weekend our Luke 18 will be March 3-5, 2023. Teens will not spend the night but will be dropped off and picked up each day. It's sure to be an amazing weekend, and we cannot wait to see all of our 8th graders at this year's Luke 18!
REGISTER HERE!