Middle School Faith Formation 2024-25 Registration is now open for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in our parish! Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 6-8p.m. starting with a simple dinner (usually pizza) and social/fun time. The program follows a Youth Ministry model which is designed to meet our Middle Schoolers’ spiritual, social, and developmental needs while growing in their love and relationship with Jesus and His Church as they mature in their Catholic faith. Sessions will incorporate active learning through games, activities, small group discussion, and prayer. Contact Monique Gill at mgill@stjohnsp.org for more information.

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The Leadership Training Program (LTP) is a five-week peer mentorship program in the fall and spring on Fridays from 4:30 - 6p.m. for kids in grades 1 - 8. LTP is created by Regnum Christi and run by volunteers to equip youth with the tools to integrate leadership skills with a Christian worldview to make a positive impact on society. The mission of the Leadership Training Program is to inspire, guide, and form youth to become strong leaders through the example of Jesus Christ. High School leaders can volunteer to assist. Please contact Lydia Knox at lydknox@reagan.com for details or visit www.ltpdc.com.

BLAZE is a Walking with Purpose ministry for teen/tween girls. It was created to counteract the way our society drives girls to question their identity, worth and beauty. Through BLAZE, we emphasize how a girl's identity is rooted in Christ as God's chosen, beloved daughter. An antidote to bullying, anxiety and body image issues, BLAZE replaces lies with truth and strengthens girls from the inside out through the use of Scripture-based programs.

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IGNITE, is a Beta test program for tween/teen boys that compliments the girl's program. In IGNITE, boys will forge a Christ-centered brotherhood that will strengthen them on their faith journey. The adventure of growing into a young man is like climbing a mountain. There is beauty, challenge, and wonder. There are moments where new pathways need to be forged and terrain where a guide is needed. This adventure is made better when surrounded by a brotherhood that seeks to reach the same summit.

IGNITE will provide a basecamp for engaging the world in hopes of transforming and claiming it for Christ. IGNITE consists of activity-based lessons that affirm the gifts of manhood through biblical truths, Church teaching, and prayer.

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St. John’s is pleased to announce a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country called American Heritage Girls (AHG).  AHG is for families with daughters who are seeking a faith-based, scout-type experience. With programming that puts an emphasis on faith, service, and fun, girls choose from more than 240 badges, participate in service projects, and are challenged by leadership opportunities and outdoor experiences. Troops are led by adult volunteers who facilitate the AHG Program while encouraging girl leadership. Families and daughters are invited to an informational meeting to learn more about AHG on Aug. 13 from 7 - 8p.m. in the Gathering Space Meeting Room. For questions and to RSVP, please contact Troop Coordinator Jeanette Sudano at jeanette.middleton@comcast.net.

Hic Sum means "Here I Am" in Latin. Taken from 1 Samuel 3:4, it is a calling to young people to discover the real meaning of discipleship. We are a teen-run high school Catholic youth group in Severna Park devoted to creating a place where Catholic youth can come together to grow in faith, foster the flame of the Holy Spirit, and have fun. Click here to learn more.

Do you have a teen entering 9th grade or a high schooler who has not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation?

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St. John’s is pleased to announce a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country called American Heritage Girls (AHG).  AHG is for families with daughters who are seeking a faith-based, scout-type experience. With programming that puts an emphasis on faith, service, and fun, girls choose from more than 240 badges, participate in service projects, and are challenged by leadership opportunities and outdoor experiences. Troops are led by adult volunteers who facilitate the AHG Program while encouraging girl leadership. Families and daughters are invited to an informational meeting to learn more about AHG on Aug. 13 from 7 - 8p.m. in the Gathering Space Meeting Room. For questions and to RSVP, please contact Troop Coordinator Jeanette Sudano at jeanette.middleton@comcast.net.

Our Life Teen program is open to all 9—12 grade teens in our parish. Life Nights are one Sunday a month, from 6:15—8p.m. Life Nights will typically include food, time for fellowship, games, a talk, small groups, and prayer. Our goal is to help teens grow closer to Christ and provide them with a community of peers in the faith. Permission forms are required. Contact Monique Gill at mgill@stjohnsp.org for more information.

Fall Kickoff Event!

Join us as we kick-off this year’s Life Teen program, Sunday, Aug. 25 from 6:15 - 8p.m. It will be a night of messy games, food, and community!

2024-2025 Permission forms are required and available on our website.

Contact Monique Gill, mgill@stjohnsp.org if you have any questions.