Children & Youth Ministries
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Youth Middle School Group
A ministry for our students in grades 6 - 8 who meet weekly in our gym for music, games, friendship and catechesis. High school juniors and seniors, college age and adult volunteers are needed and welcomed.
Contact: Grace Rybak
(574) 255-9674
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Catechesis
of the Good ShepherdAdult or teen volunteers can serve in the atrium as catechists or assistants. This is a unique Montessori-style program for our school children (pre K—2nd) and religious education students in grade preschooland kindergarten.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
A program for children ages 5 and older which allows them to participate more fully at their own level in the liturgy and readings. Children are dismissed to the gym after opening prayer to hear scripture readings of the day from the Children’s Lectionary and a homily (often interactive). Adult and teen volunteers are needed to assist and supervise.
Contact: Grace Rybak
Phone: (574) 255-9674
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Religious Education (RE)
Our Religious Education is offered in two sessions: Weekly RE and Summer RE. The Weekly RE runs September through May on Sundays at 10:45 AM. The Summer RE offers a more intensive setting, and runs for two weeks in June from 9:00—12:30 each day. Adults and teens are invited to volunteer as catechists or assistants for either program. Kitchen volunteers are also needed in the summer.
Contact: Grace Rybak
Phone: 255-9674
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Sacramental Ministries
Infant Baptism and Marriage.
Parish volunteers are needed to assist in the following manner: •
Baptism - Seamstresses to sew the white garments. •
Marriage - Married couples to serve as Mentors for the Marriage Preparation Program.
Contact: Deacon Bob Byrne
Phone 574-273-4639
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Vacation Bible School is the largest children's ministry at QP, serving approximately 150 kids in grades preschool—8th each summer in July. Entering its 15th year, VBS is a faith formation program offering a new theme each year that utilizes age-appropriate activities that help children grow closer to God. Volunteers are needed to fill many positions.
Contact Grace Rybak
grybak@queenofpeace.cc