Youth Ministry: By Teens For Teens

About

Under the direction of our Director of Faith Formation, a team of adults, and high-school youth, our Youth Ministry Program (SJS Youth) takes a comprehensive approach as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in serving our junior high (7-8th grade) and high school (9-12th grade) parishioners. Our approach to Youth Ministry includes regular opportunities for prayer, growing in community, service to the wider community, and catechesis. There is a particular focus and emphasis on leadership development and having our teens recognize and utilize their God-given gifts and talents. Older teens may train as mentors for our By Teens, For Teens program.

Upcoming Events

  • Sunday, September 14, 2925: Leadership Retreat after the 10:30 AM Mass. Meet in the Cave. Will finish by 1:00 PM.
  • Saturday, October 4, 2025: Parish Service Day. Sign up in advance and choose your service project.
  • Sunday, November 9, 2025: Faith Night with the Confirmandi. 6:00-7:30 PM in the HFC. Faith Mentors arrive by 5:30 PM.
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025: Jesus’s Birthday. This service project will be from 5:30-7:00 PM in the HFC. Help our young parishioners celebrate Jesus.
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026: CLE 2:16 at John Carroll U. for Faith Mentors. This day-long retreat includes Mass, confession, adoration and speakers.
  • Sunday, February1, 2026: Retreat with the Confirmandi. From 1:00 PM until 6:00 pm. Includes 5:00 PM Mass.
  • Sunday, March 1, 2026: Faith Night with the Confirmandi. 6:00-7:30 PM in the HFC. Faith Mentors should arrive by 5:30 PM.
  • Sunday, April 19, 2026: Faith Night with the Confirmandi. 6:00-7:30 PM in the HFC. Faith Mentors should arrive by 5:30 PM.
  • Sunday, May 4, 2026: Confirmation Mass at 2:00 PM in the church
  • Sunday, June 2, 2026: The Sam Lupica Award will be awarded at 6:00 PM.

Service Opportunities

St. Joseph Parish Service Day
Our annual day of service will be on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Check the upcoming bulletins for information on where we will be serving, what we will be doing and how parishioners of all ages can help.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
At the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass young children have the opportunity to attend the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), An adult leader will take the children to the Cave to have the Word proclaimed in a child-friendly manner. Teens are needed to help with the young children. Follow this link for dates and to sign up to help.

Diocese of Cleveland Youth Ministry

To see what’s happening with Youth Ministry on the Diocesan level, follow this link to the Diocesan Youth Ministry webpage.

Contact Us

Are you interested in ministry with teens? We believe that Youth Ministry is a parish responsibility and welcome the talents of those who wish to minister with our program. Contact Linda Zvoncheck for more information.

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