St. Raphael Youth Minsitry Core Team
CORE TEAM
SERVING - GROWING - PRAYING
COMMUNITY - FRIENDSHIP
“Love one another as I have loved you” John 13:34
ST. RAPHAEL YOUTH MINISTRY CORE TEAM
What is the CORE TEAM?
The CORE TEAM is a group of teens and adults who commit on an annual basis (Sept. to Sept.) to serve as leaders in the youth
ministry program of St. Raphael’s Church. The commitment Core Team members make is as follows:
1. To be faithful to attend Mass on Sundays & Holy Days of
Obligation
2. To go to the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) on a Regular Basis
3. To have a daily prayer life that includes Sacred Scripture
4. To attend the annual Core Team Retreat, the monthly Core Team
Meeting/FNL, and attend at least one other youth group event each
month
5. To be accountable to my fellow Core Team Members
How do I become a part of the CORE TEAM?
1. Come to the CORE TEAM Kickoff
2. Pray about making a commitment
3. Sign a CORE TEAM agreement
4. Register for the CORE TEAM Retreat (Sept. 17-18)
5. Attend the Retreat and begin participating in our youth ministry
What do CORE TEAM members do?
1. Serve at youth ministry events. If it needs to be done Core Team Members do it!
2. Lead through participation in planning and leading events, music
ministry, drama ministry, leading in prayer, giving talks, leading
small groups, helping with set-up and clean-up, fundraising activities,
leading games & ice breakers, and serving in whatever capacity you
are asked to serve.
3. Attend the…
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Annual CORE TEAM retreat (Sept. 17-18)
Annual CORE TEAM retreat (Sept. 17-18) -CORE TEAM meetings and Friday Night Live
CORE TEAM meetings and Friday Night Live-Attend at least one other youth event each month (The Experience Youth Group, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, ALTUS, WOW, ARMOR, The PULSE, NET Life Line). ROC Small Groups cannot be used towards this.
Attend at least one other youth event each month (The Experience Youth Group, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, ALTUS, WOW, ARMOR, The PULSE, NET Life Line). ROC Small Groups cannot be used towards this.High School
CORE TEAM EXPECTATIONS
Spiritual Expectations
1 I will seek to serve God with my whole life as a disciple of Jesus Christ
2. I will commit myself to personal spiritual growth and a relationship with God through:
•Faithful Mass Attendance on Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation
•Going to the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) on a regular basis
•Having a daily prayer life that includes Sacred Scripture
•A commitment to my parish community
Behavioral Expectations
3. I will take my words, actions, and choices seriously because I know it tells others about my commitment to Jesus Christ. This includes…
•Striving to live out my vocation of Chastity
•Seeking to be pure of heart in my use of my words
•Having dignity and respect for myself and my neighbor because we are both created in God’s image and likeness
•Not participating in activities that violate the commandments or bring the tarnish of scandal to Christ or the Church
4. I will remain humble and open to direction, instruction, and guidance of the leadership God has placed in my life. This includes my parents, leaders in our parish community (Priests, Deacons, Youth Ministers, Parish Staff, and Adult Youth Leaders) and in the broader Catholic Community (Archbishop Nienstedt, Bishop Piche’ and Pope Benedict XVI)
Leadership Expectations
5. I will go out of my way greet visitors and welcome everyone at youth ministry activities and events
6. I will attend the monthly CORE TEAM meetings (See Schedule) and I will stay for the Friday Night Live that follows the CT Meeting
7. I will attend the annual CORE TEAM retreat (Sept. 17-18, 2011)
8. I will attend at least one other youth event each month besides the CT Meeting/FNL night
9. I will be a positive influence in the St. Raphael youth ministry program and the wider parish community
10. I will support the mission and goals of the St. Raphael youth ministry program
11. I will strive to be a servant leader in the St. Raphael youth ministry program
YOUTH MINISTRY CONNECTIONS
