Youth Ministry
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 HCYM Companions 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 HCYM Guides by assisting the youth minister during day excursions. Additionally, you are welcome to come to planning meetings for youth ministry activities. Training will be provided for those who are interested.
Adults 25+: Can participate in HCYM Safe Keepers by assisting with the Mission Trip including planning the trip and helping at fundraisers.
Youth ministry can not function without adult support.
Youth 7th -12th Grade: (6th grade are invited to spring activities)
You can join HCYM for one or all of our activities throughout the year.
Just for Fun:
HCYM Closing Potluck Bring your favorite dish or drop it in the kitchen right before 6pm Mass and join us for Mass. It’s a good time for families and friends alike.
Junior High Lock-in Grades 7 & 8 will have a fun night of activities. Adults 18+ are welcome to assist at the lock-in.
Develop the Faith in You:
Quest is a confirmation retreat for 1st year students, but is supported by 10th grade and up.
(Can’t do it without our team!)F.I.L. (Faith Impacts Life) is a retreat for 10th grade and up.
Takin’ Care of Others:
Neighborly Fall Clean-up- We do outside yard maintenance. We bring the rakes and homeowner will have the rest of the supplies. Open to youth grades 7-12 and adults 25+. Adults will drive small groups to worksites and assist at worksites.
Loaves and Fishes-a few hours to serve food to those who need it.
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:
Shoebox of Love provide a shoe box with new toys to be given to children at St. Joseph’s Home for Children. They will be delivered the week of December 1st.
Feed My Starving Children-pack meals for people in Third World Countries.
Famine-see what it is like to have little to no food for 24 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?:
Youth Ensemble Do you sing or play an instrument? Well this is the place for you! Join us for a couple of rehearsals a month.
For more information or to sign-up for activities, contact Chuck Romportl using the form below: