CYO ACTIVITIES at ST. BERNADETTE’S 2009-10

YOUTH MINISTER – JONNA DETTLAFF  703.451.8576, EXT 39

YOUTH MINISTER – JASON SPOOLSTRA 703.451.8576, EXT 42

CYO LARGE GROUP

First & third Sundays of the month from 7-9pm

Anyone and everyone in 9th-12th grade is invited to attend.  The first hour or so is a social activity (glow-in-the-dark ultimate frisbee, prisoner dodgeball, Pictionary Telephone, etc.), and then we gather up for a little talk (usually about something spiritual) followed by announcements of upcoming events, etc.  Free food and ample hang-out time are a guarantee.

CYO OPEN GYM

Second Sundays of the month from 7-9pm in the gym

This is an opportunity for you to take advantage of our gym facilities and plug into our teen community in an environment of friendly competition.  We will open our gym doors and give you access to our sports equipment; you just need to show up and have fun!  Feel free to bring your friends along and start up games as you please!

OASIS

Fourth Sundays of the month from 7-9pm in the chapel

Oasis is a monthly Holy Hour for teens that combines music, a guided meditation, and confessions with Eucharistic Adoration.  It’s a chance to take a break and re-center ourselves in prayer after facing the busy-ness of the world.  Holy Hour lasts from 7-8pm, with fellowship in the youth room from 8-9pm.

 

OFFERINGS

Fourth Saturdays of the month 

Offerings is a new program that provides monthly opportunities to make offerings of ourselves to God and to others in the form of local service trips.  We will be seeking out places where we can have hands-on opportunities to serve our brothers and sisters in need, by doing things such as visiting a retirement home, serving at a soup kitchen, praying at an abortion facility, etc.

CYO GIRLS' SMALL GROUP 

Every Wednesday from 7-9pm in the youth room

This is a small-group setting where we can get a little deeper into the Faith, having discussions about relevant topics (like virtue, relationships, beauty, balance, etc.), and sharing fellowship with other girls who are trying to live out their Christian identity.

CYO GUYS' SMALL GROUP 

Every Thursday from 7-9pm in the youth room

This is a fellowship group for the guys which provides an opportunity to challenge one another and foster Christian fraternity in the context of seeking local adventures (hiking, rock climbing, athletics, etc.) and having godly discussions.  

INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLESHIP

Meetings are tailored to the preference of the student

This is something we offer to anyone who would like to meet one-on-one over coffee and talk more personally about life and Faith: How God is working in our lives, how to live out the Faith in the situations that come up day-to-day, and how to grow closer to the Lord.  It's sort of a cross between spiritual mentoring and leadership training.  Jonna and Jason are available to meet regularly as often as the student would like to meet, and according to the student's schedule.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Once a month or so

These are the massive "Everybody come and bring friends!" events that are really just an opportunity to have good, clean fun, and to meet new, cool people.  They are open to all 9th - 12th graders everywhere.  Keep an eye out in the bulletin and the church bulletin board for details.  In the past, we've done things like going hiking, going ice skating, playing laser tag, swing dancing, etc.  Sign-up forms can usually be found on our website.