Youth Ministries
...in Giving of Ourselves
We Receive
Youth Community Life Ministries
Youth Faith Formation Ministries
Youth Liturgical Ministries
Youth Community Life Ministries
 
MINISTRIES WHAT WE DO CONTACT
CYO
Catholic Youth Organization

Provides an organized sports experience for children in grades 2 - 8 who live in the SJV Parish area. Participants need not be Catholic.

For Basketball:
Crieg Murtha
925-939-7911
MurthaClan@aol.com

For Running:
Dan Davis
925-212-3855
ender0001@sbcglobal.net
 
For basketball information, visit:
The CYO Website
and
The St. John Vianney
Basketball page

or send e-mail to:
St. John Vianney CYO
For running information, visit: 
The Track and Field page
(Feb to May season)
or the
Cross Country Running page
(Aug. thru Oct. season)  

Youth Faith Formation Ministries
 
MINISTRIES WHAT WE DO CONTACT
F.I.S.H.E.S.
Friendship
Integrity
Sharing
Hospitality
Enthusiasm
Service
All seniors in High School who wish to be a part of this peer ministry team are invited to join. This team is instrumental in being peer leaders and ministers to our youth. The only requirements are: willingness to meet to plan out the meetings and events, to be a friend to all youth, open to new growth in your own life and a good sense of humor with a pinch of laughter thrown in! training will be provided.

Alicia Lang
925-939-7911
Ext. 108

Youth Are Making a Difference Throughout the school year students will gather to plan service outreach projects for the Youth Group to perform.

Alicia Lang
925-939-7911
Ext. 108

Youth Group Catechists College Age Students and Adults are needed to assist as role models and provide leadership examples for the youth. Adult leaders share their faith, prayers and grapple with issues that concern high school students. We meet every Wednesday evening as well as several other times throughout the year for planning. Training will be provided.

Alicia Lang
925-939-7911
Ext. 108

Youth Group All students Freshman through Senior year are invited to join us every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 pm. We gather together to share and Explore our faith, teen issues, and other life issues in a fun and friendly atmosphere. We go on weekend retreats, service projects, social outings and lots more… Come check it out!

Alicia Lang
925-939-7911
Ext. 108


Youth Liturgical Ministries

MINISTRIES WHAT WE DO CONTACT
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
9 AM Sunday Liturgy
High school students who administer Holy Communion at the 9:00 AM Sunday Liturgy. Commitment is on a quarterly rotating basis. Training is provided. Alicia Lang
925-939-7911
Ext. 108
Handbell Choir - for Youth and Adults Our Handbell Choir, which started last Spring, is expanding this year. The bell ensemble will rehearse once a week and will enrich a weekend liturgy once each month. The Handbell Choir will also be a part of our special liturgies such as Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. Reading music is helpful, but not necessary. Membership is open to anyone middle school age or older. Rehearsal time: TBA. Lynn Finegan
925-939-7911
ext. 110
Lectors for 9 AM Sunday Liturgy Students who proclaim the Word of God at the 9:00 AM Sunday Liturgy. Commitment is approximately once a month. Joan Alber
925-939-7911
Choir - Singers and Instrumentalists You can sign up to join the Saturday 5:00 P.M., Sunday 9:00 A.M. or 11:00 A.M. music groups (as singers or instrumentalists). Saturday 5:00 P.M. choir rehearsal begins before Mass at 4:00 P.M. The Sunday 9:00 A.M. or 11:00 A.M. choirs rehearse together on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 P.M.

Note: 9:00 choir "warms up" at 8:30 A.M. on Sundays; the 11:00 choir "warms up" at 10:20-10:50 on Sundays. (Children and Teens will be invited to our Music Ministry through our Faith Formation programs.)

Lynn Finegan
925-939-7911
ext. 110
Music

 

Drum circles, spoken word, a capella, chant, gospel and improvisational sacred music styles are being planned. Join us in group workshops. Lynn Finegan
925-939-7911
ext. 110
Teen Liturgy Committee
(T.L.C)

 
Committee Open to all high school students, this committee helps plan and prepare all of our Teen Masses, special liturgies such as Stations of the Cross. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the liturgy process and Our catholic traditions.

Alicia Lang
925-939-7911
Ext. 108

 
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