Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry (HCYM)

Participants from both St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Churches jointly create Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry (HCYM). It is a place to learn about and experience Jesus Christ. HCYM is a safe place for youth and adults grow and develop friendships in a Christian Community. We wish for the larger community to integrate with us and for us to become contributors to both St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist Parishes.

How can you participate?

Adults 18+: Can participate in Companions for Christ by assisting at retreats and other functions held at Leo’s Den and at St. Joseph. Additionally, you are welcome to come to planning meetings for youth ministry activities. Training will be provided for those who are interested.

Adults 21+: Can participate in Guides for God by assisting the youth minister during day excursions and/or during the mission trip. Additionally, you are welcome to come to planning meetings for youth ministry activities. Training will be provided for those who are interested.

Youth ministry can not function without adult support.

Youth 7^th -12^th Grade: (6^th grade are invited to spring activities)

You can join HCYM for one or all of our activities throughout the year.

Just for Fun:

Movie night, Valleyscare, Water Park of America, youth nights/days at professional sports games, i.e. Twins and Timberwolves, Bunker Beach and other day excursions throughout the Twin Cities Metro and nearby locations.

Develop the Faith in You:

Prequel is a winter retreat for 7^th-8^th grade.
Quest is a confirmation retreat for 1^st year students, but is supported by 10^th grade and up.
(Can’t do it without our team!)
F.I.L. (Faith Impacts Life) is a retreat for 10^th grade and up.
Youth group fun nights are a place to hang out and tackle life one bite at a time.

Takin’ Care of Others:

Leaf Raking for the Elderly-spend a day having fun and helping our community to get ready for winter.
Loaves and Fishes-a few hours to serve food to those who need it.
Mission Trip-take one week out of your summer and lend a helping hand.

2008 Mission Trip
7^th-12^th grade-Going to Atlanta, GA
2009 Mission Trip
7^th-9^th grade-somewhere close (within a couple of hours)
10^th-12^th grade-will need passports.

Leadership Development:

Youth in Theology and Ministry (YTM)-spend a week at St. John University in Collegeville, MN having fun developing leadership skills and making friends for life.
Servant Leadership Team (SLT)-Join other youth in the Twin Cities Metro and Side-by-Side Ministries to develop your faith, to build a better youth program and community, and to truly be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Community Awareness:

Sleep-out for Homelessness (Cardboard Camp out) during November build your cardboard fort and try to stay warm.
Operation Christmas Child-provide a small shoe box with new toys to be shipped to children in other countries.
Feed My Starving Children-pack meals for people in Third World Countries.
30 Hour Famine-see what it is like to go without food for 30 hours.
ICA Food shelf-help with incoming food and out going distributions.
Honor Your Mother She Chose You-baby supply drive for Minnetonka Life Care Center.

What does Catholic have to do with ME?:

Possible activities-God’s Treasure Hunt, Faith Sharing Group, Praise and Worship, Adoration, Youth Ensemble, and Youth Mass.

For more information or to sign-up for activities, contact Erin Mohler, the Director of Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry, at 952-935-5536 ext 412, email youthminister@stjohnhopkins.org, or