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 St. Gilbert Parish kicked-off a new Teen Ministry, Teens Growing In Faith (TGIF), with a Summer Bash on Sunday, August 9th,, 2009 Over 100 teens of high school age attended the Summer Bash which included a cookout, music, games and casual socialization – it was strictly a night of fun. |
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| Beginning September 13th, TGIF began offering contemporary Sunday evening masses twice a month, designed for high school aged teens. The new contemporary mass has a full band and choir that play contemporary Christian music. All participants in the mass including lectors, Eucharistic ministers and ushers are teens. The homilies are based on the readings and gospel, but are geared toward teens and their perspective at this point in their lives. The first two masses (September 13 and September 27) had an attendance of between 200-250 each night. | |||||||||
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The first speaker, Joe Raush launched the Teen Life program with a "Fear Factor" theme. Joe explored teens' fear of becoming too involved in their faith and what those fears are. On September 27, Rob Kaczmark, a 26 year old Catholic who has been exposed to the exciting world of the media, explored the idea of "Dying to Fit In". He showed the teens how exciting parts of the world can be, but that we can't lose ourselves while trying to fit in. He reminded them, that when they are in a relationship with God, they are able to experience true peace. See below for future dates for the Teen Masses and Life Teen Events. |
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Adult teen leader, helps a teen hold a snake during the "Fear Factor" segment of the Life Teen Program.|
Have you been looking for a teen-oriented way
to learn
 St. Gilbert is starting up a NEW teen ministry especially for those in high school, called TGIF – Teens Growing in Faith.We would love to have you and your high school friends join us in this ministry.The great news is that we are planning fun events, masses, discussions and socialization that are all geared towardteens in high school. From music to the prayers, it will be presented in a way that teens will appreciate. Starting Sunday, September 13th, we will be having evening masses twice a month, designed especially for teens. Mass will start at 6pm, followed by great discussions on Teen Life. Of course, food and socialization will be part of the evening events. So, save the dates and invite your friends- all are welcome! Fr. Sam |
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