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Mission Statement
To foster a relationship with the youth, that they may know "Jesus wants to enter into dialogue with them and, through his body, which is the Church, to propose the possibility of a choice, which will require a commitment of their lives. As Jesus with the disciples of Emmaus, so the Church must become the traveling companion of young people." Each event seeks to become a traveling companion for our youth. Come and walk with us.
Holy Family Religious Education strives to bring teens together through Christ; to foster personal and spiritual growth by empowering and inspiring youth to be His hands and feet.
We have more than 200 young people participating in our programs staffed by volunteers who have been screened with compulsory background checks through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Youth Minister, Angela Garcia and a staff of volunteers and teen leadership members welcome all youth 6th to 12th grade to participate in programs and activities for youth. -
Welcome to youth!
"And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put in them" - Ezekiel 11:19
The youth gather twice a month in hopes to grow as young people empowered to become disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. We share in fun, fellowship and faith as we build our community. All students in grades 6th-12th are invited to participate. Come and join us at our next event. We look forward to meeting you. All meetings are on the Calendar.
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Ways to Serve
Serving our Community - "As each has received a gift, use it to serve another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10 to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. Each month, the youth take part in some sort of community service. In hopes to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith commuity. In serving others, we are able to give of ourselves and build our community for the better. Community service hleps build our character as we share the gifts God has given us.
It's so important to give back and serve as Christ called us to do. Our youth find many ways to be Christ's hands and feet in our community. We are sure you will find something that fits your talents.
Parish Service Opportunities:
Help lead at Stations of the Cross
Serve at our Parish Christmas Party and Mardi Gras Party.
Help with Sunday Fellowship.
Asisst with our Ministry Fair/Pancake Breakfast.
Become part of our Peer Ministry Team.
Community Service Opportunities:
Souper Bowl of Caring
Food Bank
Childrens Art and Literacy Festival
HEB Feast of Sharing
Abilene Zoo
United Way Christmas Lights
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faith formation
Students in grades 6th through12th are invited to continue the spiritual growth when they enroll in Religious Education classes.
6th-8th grade curriculum is Connect by Saint Mary's Press "It's where faith and life come together! Connect! Bringing Faith to Life is a 3-year interactive program that presents the core teachings of the Catholic faith to young people (seventh and eighth grades) in way that helps them connect learning with living."
9th grade curriculum is the Total Faith Initiative by Saint Mary's Press. "It is rooted in the Scriptures and in the Tradition of the Church. The main goal of the Total Faith Initiative is to provide comprehensive ministry to Catholic teens."
10th grade curriculum is Theology of the Body - "Helps us to understand how we were created in the image of God, our identity in Christ, along with our gifts and giftedness, so that we may see ourselves and others the way God intended."
11th grade curriculum is Total Faith Inititative by Saint Mary's Press. "Providing youth with resources to grow in their faith, from both the Scriptures and Tradition."- Confirmation is a Two-Year process included in the 10th and 11th grade curriculum.
12th grade - Discipleship: Become part of the peer mentoring program, where Seniors share the fruits of their faith with those in the 2nd year preparation for Confirmation. -
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