High School Formation

Dear Newly Confirmed Senior,
You are being called. To come to deeper encounter with Christ. To serve, give, and receive. To go beyond the “normal” expectations of a high schooler. To make this year EPIC, life changing… Be a part of something life-giving. Be an active Disciple, a Servant Leader.

“In all the land, says the Lord, two thirds shall be cut off and die; but one third shall be left. And I will bring the one third through the fire; I will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them as gold is tested. They shall call on my name, and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they shall say, ‘The Lord is my God.’” (Zechariah 13:8-9)

Unfortunately, even LESS THAN one third of young people stay in the Church once they’re in college. Young people need closeness to Christ, formed - forged - as His disciples who stay.

We invite you to “be the third”. We invite you to join Forged: Senior Disciples. This is a group for seniors to Encounter Christ. Receive His life, love, and refining grace. Respond with prayer, service, and building up the Church.THIS is discipleship. You are being called to come closer to Christ and to share Him with the world.

As Confirmed Catholics you now bear the responsibility to continue into a deeper, personal understanding of your faith. Your peers need YOU; the Church needs YOUR participation, YOUR leadership. You are not expected to do this alone, but in community! You are part of the Lumen Christi Parish Family – and there are so many opportunities for you to be involved in.

We are so excited about this new opportunity, Forged. We would absolutely love it if you considered joining this Senior Disciples group this year - be a part of a small group that grows together and serves in many different ways (all of which will work with your crazy busy year ahead of you!). Being part of Forged means that you will be given a place to grow in community, grow in prayer and relationship with Christ, mature in leadership, and also have the opportunity to serve with Middle School Youth Ministry and on the Confirmation Retreat.

“‘Take courage, rise, He is calling you!’” (Mark 10:49)
We hope you will seriously and prayerfully consider the call.

We will meet the first and third Thursday of the month October through May from 6:30-8:00pm.  Please let Olivia know if you are interested in the possibility of participating in Forged: Senior Discipleship. We look forward to seeing you soon!

In the Heart of Jesus,
Olivia Rapavi and Kayla Schoofs
Youth Ministry Team