Immaculate Conception, Glenville

At Immaculate Conception, we embrace the concept of "Comprehensive Youth Ministries".  The goal of Comprehensive Youth Ministries is to utilize the 8 components of youth ministry to ensure that teens are fully engaged in all aspects of our Church.  Most people think of youth ministries as "religion classes" - "catechesis" (learning about your faith) is one of the 8 components but youth ministries is so much more than just religion classes.

 Components of Comprehensive Youth Ministries

This is just a reminder that 2 workshops must be completed prior to 11^th Grade Confirmation Preparation.  In order to receive credit for a workshop you need to:

(1) follow the instructions to SIGN UP for the workshop of your choice

(2) attend the workshop and participate as appropriate and

(3) complete and turn in the SPECIFIC workshop reflection form that is provided

40 Days for Life
As scheduled

A National pro-life movement, 40 Days for Life is happening all around the country and here locally as well.  If you are interested in joining in this pro-life event of prayer, fasting and vigil – please check out the information on our parish website by clicking here.  To count as a workshop, teens will need to complete the prayer devotional (on the website) and sign up for at least 1 peaceful vigil opportunity (with a parent/guardian).  If you have any questions, please contact the YM Office.

 Living Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 19^th at 7pm in the Church

Presented by students from LaSalle Institute in Troy.  Come and experience a live depiction of the Stations of the Cross.  All welcome.  Please sign up in advance by March 17^th

 Communal Penance Service
Tuesday, March 23^rd at 7pm in the Church

The Sacrament of Penance is such a gift! It can be very hard to do -- it can be intimidating, embarrassing -- but once absolution is given, you will walk out of that confessional feeling like a trillion bucks. Christ, in His most Holy Wisdom, gave us this precious Sacrament to literally and truly bestow His grace upon us through His priests as a means of forgiving us and assuring us of His mercy and love for us. This evening will consist of a group penance service followed by an opportunity for individual confession.  To receive workshop credit, students must sign up by March 12^th.  You will then receive a detailed prep handout to help you approach the Sacrament in the spirit of prayer after a true examination of conscious.

Theology of the Body
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, April 15^th at 7pm in the Flicker Room
Presented by:  Tom and Emily Sederstrand

This workshop will introduce High School Students to Pope John Paul II teachings on Theology of the Body.  It will guide teens to a better understanding of an integrated vision of the human person – body, soul and spirit.  This course will include frank and poignant discussions and mature content.  Following the presentation, there will be guys-only and girls-only break out sessions for questions and answers.  Parents are welcome to sit-in on the presentation component of the evening – please let us know if you plan to attend.  Sign up deadline:  April 12^th – Space is LIMITED to 15 boys and 15 girls.

Walk Through the Mass
Tuesday, April 27^th at 7pm in the Church
Presented by: Fr. Jerry Gingras

Fr. Jerry will be presenting a “Walk Through the Mass”.  Have you ever wondered why we do certain things at Church?  Have you ever taken the time to think about why the priest says the prayers he says? Or why we respond in the way we do?  This evening will give you a better understand of our Liturgy and will help you to engage more fully in prayer and worship in the future.  Open to all – youth, teens, parents, grandparents!!!  Please contact the YM Office to sign up no later than April 21^st

 “Champions of Faith”
Tuesday, May 4^th 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Youth Center
Facilitated by: Christine Goss

Internet Safety and Cyberbulling
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, May 17^th 7:00 – 8:30pm at Our Lady of Grace
Presented by:  Christine Goss and Jillian Donohue

Technology is a wonderful gift but at the same time technology can expose teens to dangers.  In the fast-paced, high-tech and internet savvy world of today’s teenager, this workshop hopes to introduce them to the concepts of internet safety and cyberbulling. Real world scenarios and actual websites will be navigated to illustrate that safety must be considered when surfing the web.  Take homes will be provided, including resources for parents to continue the conversion with their kids.  Sign up by May 10^th 

 Becoming a Peer Leader
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
Saturday, May 22^nd  10am – 6pm
Facilitated by: College-aged Peer Leaders

Think you have what it takes to make the world a better place?  Are you interested in helping your peers better understand what you have learned from your faith? Would you like an opportunity to plan, coordinate and lead future workshops, retreats, service outings and more?  Would you like to have a more active role in our parish, your school and the surrounding community?  Then this is the workshop for you!  Sign up deadline is May 5^th  must have a minimum of 8 participants to hold this workshop.

Classes have STARTED if you aren't sure of your meeting dates and times, please contact the YM Office. - If you are interested in signing up for the Youth Ministries Program, please contact us to discuss availablility.

Please click on the grade level below to download detailed course descriptions and meeting dates for each mini-course

 Click HERE to print a Mini-Course Evaluation and Reflection Form|
(Please remember that everyone is expected to complete and return this form within 2 weeks of your mini-course ending)

7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade

Option #3:  Independent Study - Click here for detailed calendar
Participants meet in small groups 4 times on Monday evenings from 7 -8:30pm.  Prior to each evaluation the participants will have to complete a comprehensive packet that will be turned in.  This is a reading and writing intensive option.

Confirmation is a two - year process that concludes with candidates receiving the Sacrament in the Spring of their junior year in high school.  Beginning with the 2009-2010 year, we have combined our Confirmation Preparation Program with Our Lady of Grace Church in Ballston Lake.  If you are interested in details about registering for Confirmation Preparation, please contact the YM Office via email or 399-9203.

Confirmation Candidates and Parents or Sponsors enrolled in this year's Preparation Program should click HERE for upcoming events, schedule, downloadable forms and more...

Youth Ministries Participants are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to Community Service.  Each year, students in grades 7 -10 are required to complete a minimum of 1 inside service project and 1 outside service project.  Inside service directly benefits our parish, while outside service benefits the community at large.  We recognize that teens are participating in community service with other organizations and groups - that service will fulfill outside service!  Please notify our office of the service hours you complete!!

Click here to download and print a listing of the "inside" and "outside" service projects that are being coordinated through the Youth Ministries Office.

Then, don't forget to complete and turn in your Community Service Sign-Up Form.

What is NCYC?:

When is NCYC?:
The next NCYC will be in Kansas City, Missouri, November 19-21, 2009. More than 23,000 attendees are expected to participate.  Click HERE to see the promotional video!  If you want to hear the NCYC THEME SONG "Christ Reigns" - it can be downloaded here.

Who is attending NCYC?:
The teens from our parish who will be joining the pilgramage are:  Sarah Ambrosino, Dominic Fulgieri, Victoria Fulgieri, Shana Hoffman, Ben Lafergola, Jennine Pericone, Kelsey Piel, Madeleine Smith, and Bethy Stiffen. Please keep these young adults in your prayers.

Please click HERE if you would like to volunteer with Youth Ministries.  Available opportunities include: being a catechist or evaluator; chaperoning service outings, social events, and functions; set-up, baking, clean-up for a variety of receptions; adult and teen members of the Core Youth Ministries Team.

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