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Announcements for the Weeks of May 9th & May 16th

EDGE & Life Teen for Wednesday, May 12^th:  All EDGE participants will meet from 5- 6:15pm in Anderson Hall, and we finish our series on Church History with, “Vatican II,” and an end of the year celebration! All Life Teen participants will meet from 7-8:15pm in Anderson Hall, and we finish our year with an “End of the Year Fiesta!”

We are in great need of adult volunteers for the High School youth program! Through our Baptism, we are called to be witnesses and leaders of the faith to others, especially to the young people in our community. There are many youth desiring a safe place to learn and grown in the Catholic faith, and adult volunteers are counted on to help make this happen! Through the efforts of these volunteers and their weekly commitment, we as a parish have the ability to foster the gifts, talents, and uniqueness that each young person has the potential of bringing into our parish community. If you are interested in serving as a role model and teacher of the faith for high school youth and can donate your time to this rewarding and worthwhile ministry, please contact Kristen at 480-981-2021 x209 to schedule an informational interview.

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Vision and Mission

The Youth Formation program at Holy Cross Catholic Church seeks to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, to draw young people to responsible participation in the life and work of the Catholic faith, and to foster totally the personal and spiritual growth of each young person. Through the weekly Youth Liturgy, Sacrament preparation, the EDGE and Life Teen programs, service projects, and additional spiritual and communal events, we focus on building and maintaining a comprehensive faith formation program through the means of evangelization, catechesis, community life, pastoral care, justice and service, leadership development, advocacy, as well as prayer and worship. We strive to create a welcoming and safe environment where young people can learn, share, and mature together in faith and ultimately are enabled to become happy, healthy, and holy adults.

EDGE is a catechetical– based, Catholic youth ministry program for middle school youth in grades 6, 7, and 8. The Edge group meets on a weekly basis from mid-September through mid-May on Wednesday evenings and fosters the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of middle school youth.

The Life Teen program is open to all young people in grades 9, 10, 11, & 12, and provides a catechetical-based and Eucharistic centered opportunity for adolescents to grow in their faith and in community. Educational, spiritual, and social components of each gathering provide widespread opportunities for each young person to share and mature in their Catholic faith.

Registration and payment are required to participate in the EDGE and Life Teen programs. Please contact the Religious Education office for more information.