Youth MInistry Program

2011-2012 Master Calendar

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Faith Quotes

“Every child, every person needs to know that they are a source of joy; every child, every person, needs to be celebrated. Only when all of our weaknesses are accepted as part of our humanity can our negative, broken self-images be transformed.” --- Jean Vanier

 

"It is better to be the child of God than king of the whole world."

---- St. Aloysius Gonzaga

 

"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden."

----Matthew 5:13-14

 

"This is the closest community I've ever been a part of" ---Many a St. Joseph's Youth

 

"Live in harmony with one another" ---Romans 12:16

 

"These guys (st. Joe's youth) are the best dancers I've ever seen..."

---Overheard at Work Camp

 

"Make sure that nobody pays back evil for evil, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else"
---1 Thessalonians 5:15

 

"The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve." ---Matthew 20:28

Welcome to the St. Joseph's Youth Community

Introduction: The youth program at St. Joseph's Catholic Church is comprised of various ministries and elements. It works primarily with High School and Junior High youth, nourishing their Catholic identity through life-giving activites in the parish and surrounding community. This website provides ongoing information regarding the ministries within the program as well as upcoming dates and events for the youth and their families. For more information about our program, please contact Mr. David Bristow, Director of Youth Formation, at 703.880.4309 or by email at D.Bristow@sjcherndon.org. God Bless.

*We follow Fairfax County Public schools for all inclement weather closings, delays, etc. If you're wondering if we're having an event or not, please check the following page www.fcps.edu/news/emerg.htm

Faith & Mission Statement

"Our St. Joseph's Youth Community is designed to show the youth the importance of a 'Christ centered life.’ It is a furthering of their Catholic faith within junior high and high school, stressing such vital components as Christian discipleship, faith sharing, sacramental devotion, fellowship, forgiveness and reconciliation, and youth integration at the parish level. We seek to be a healthy, faithful, and safe environment for all involved wherein we witness to the source of our joy, namely Jesus the Christ and His Blessed Church” ---Faith Statement ‘09