Greetings!

September 2019

I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing summer! I am so excited to kick off this new Confirmation/ Youth Ministry year. I look forward to welcoming in all the incoming C1 teens and seeing the returning C2 teens and Vision Leaders. I know that September is a month filled with school, sports, back-to-school nights, etc. - so keep your calendars updated with upcoming Confirmation events, we will be utilizing various platforms to keep all families in the loop. Event dates are listed below, but you can also stay up to date by downloading the Life Teen app & Remind app. I can't wait to start this year and to get to know all of you better. This is going to be an amazing year! If you ever have any questions or need clarification on details, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Your sister in Christ, Jackie Gray

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Year 1 We will also be using the Remind app to communicate with teens and parents. Remind is a private messaging platform used by schools to allow administrators to "text" teens and parents while keeping their numbers private. Choose one of the following to join: Text @dc2c2c to the number 81010 Follow this link remind.com/join/dc2c2c Download the app on iOS or Android and join @dc2c2c

Year 1 Retreat C1 Retreat is right around the corner! We will be discussing details of the retreat at Orientation - stay tuned. Click here for the paperwork and information. Paperwork is due by Sept. 15 at the Teen & Parent Orientation. It is required by the Diocese that teens attend a retreat each year. If your teen cannot attend our retreat, let us know so that we can find them another parish's retreat to attend. Retreats consist of talks, personal testimonies, small group activities, Mass and Adoration.

Confirmation Year 2 We are continuing to use Remind to communicate with teens and parents. Remind is a private messaging platform used by schools to allow administrators to "text" teens and parents while keeping their numbers private. Choose one of the following to join: Text @62bgb4 to the number 81010 Follow this link remind.com/join/62bgb4 Download the app on iOS or Android and join @62bgb4

Life Teen As you know, we will be using the LifeTeen program 'Purpose' this year for Confirmation. This week, we will be inputting your emails into our Life Teen database. Click Here to view instructions. You will then receive an email from Life Teen with instructions to complete your account They will prompt you to "finish setting up your profile" so be on the lookout for an email similar to the one included. You will then download a free app on iOS or Android  Sign in via app and enjoy!

Adoration All Confirmation Teens are required to attend a minimum of 2 Teen Holy Hour Adorations each year. Youth Ministry's Teen Holy Hour is from 7pm-8pm. Adoration is your personal time with Jesus, just like you go to dinner with friends to catch up, this is your time to spend with Jesus. Tell Him about your day, what you struggle with, what you are thankful for, or simply listen for what He is saying to you. For some it might be easy to sit there and talk to Jesus but for others it's hard and that's okay. Relationships are something you work at and the more time and effort you put it in, the easier it gets over time.

Service Projects This month's service project opportunities: Christian Services Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Click below to sign up for service projects St. Norbertfest (counts as 1 project) Sept. 20-22 You will have the opportunity to sign up for volunteering at Orientation Teens are required to complete 3 service projects each Confirmation year. Be sure to fill out the Service Project form and turn it in to get credit.

JUNIOR HIGH

Oasis - Junior High Ministry We are blessed to say that our Youth Minister, Cristal, has been accepted to graduate school at Cal State Dominguez Hills where she will be pursuing her Master's degree in Sociology. Congratulations Cristal, we are proud of you and pray for all that God has in store for you! Because of this, we will be postponing Jr. High Orientation and the start of classes as we prepare for this transition. Jr High families, we will be contacting you with more information.

VISION

Vision We are starting to plan the C1 Retreat! If you are interested in giving a talk or testimony let us know. We will be having skit practice at 6pm before Vision meetings on Sept. 4 and 25. We will be using Remind to keep in contact with Vision leaders and parents. Choose one of the following to join: Text @d4c2g9 to the number 81010 Follow this link remind.com/join/d4c2g9 Download the app on iOS or Android and join @d4c2g9

ST NORBERT PARISH

St. Norbertfest Norbertfest is right around the corner! St. Norbert Church holds an annual fiesta that is the parish's largest fundraising activity. In addition to raising money for the parish, it is also a great community builder. We invite teens and families to come and enjoy a weekend of food, games, rides and live music. Contact Sue Hergenreter if you would like to volunteer at 714-814-7938.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 20-22 Sept. 25

6:30pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Vision Meeting Adoration C2 Teen and Parent Orientation C1 Teen and Parent Orientation St. Norbertfest Vision Meeting

CONTACT US

Jackie Gray Director of Youth Faith Formation jgray@stnorbertchurch.org    Dana Reyes Administrative Assistant youthministry@stnorbertchurch.org