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Dear high school/junior high parents:
Welcome to Summer 2010! Praying for blessings upon our families this summer, I look forward to the joy of serving our Christian community as the new youth minister here at St. Raphael’s. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

I would love to express my thanksgiving and support to you as parents. What a joyful opportunity you have to point the way to Christ, who blesses us abundantly with His gifts. As John Paul II says, parents are, through the witness of their lives, the first heralds of the Gospel for their children. By praying with their children and introducing them deeply into the Body of Christ, parents become fully parents, “begetters not only of bodily life but also of the life that through the Spirit’s renewal flows from the Cross and Resurrection of Christ.”

Parents want nothing less than the best for their children; parents want their children not simply to survive or get by, but to flourish. The Church – the family of God – also seeks this for her children.
 
 
Our common goal – as youth ministers and parents – is to bring young people to that place wherein human persons flourish: communion, conversation, relationship with God. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for your love and support and I look forward to working with you in helping our teens draw closer to Christ.

Stay tuned for announcements at Mass, in the bulletin, and on the website.

God bless you!
Jonathan Campbell,  Director of Youth Ministry (Phone: 821-0155 ext 2120; Email: JCampbell@st-raphaels.com
Click here to learn more about Jonathan

“The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival (Zephaniah 3:17-18).”


About the Youth Ministries...

 LIFETEEN (high school) LIFETEEN CORE  |  EDGE (gr. 6-8) |  EDGE LIFE CORE

Our Youth Ministry Vision Statement:  
The Parish Community of St. Raphael's values the spirituality and individuality of our youth,
and it is our desire to empower young people to live as disciples of Christ. 
We encourage and nurture the spiritual growth of our young people through prayer,
service to others,  and participation within the community.


Our Schedule

ROCK THE UNIVERSE:
On September 11, 2010, we’re heading to Orlando! The high school teens (grades 9-12) will attend Rock the Universe at Universal Studios on Saturday . This annual event is a lively, energetic Christian music festival that takes place amidst one of the world’s most popular theme parks. You do not want to miss out on the fun, music, and wild, exciting rides! This year, Rock the Universe features Christian music favorites Toby Mac, Relient K, Jeremy Camp, and many more. Please download the Rock the Universe Permission Form and turn in a check no later than August 17 payable to St. Raphael’s Church in the amount of $50.00. Hope to see you all there!

TEEN TIMELINE BIBLE STUDY: Our summer weekly Bible study – open to all 6th-12th grade youth and their parents – continues this coming week. On Wednesday, August 4, we will meet at 7:30 PM (right after Mass) in Meeting Room B here at St. Raphael’s. Come join us for a fun, exciting time as Christ comes to meet us in His Word and we deepen our relationship with Him.

LIFE NIGHTS for high school students kick off Sunday, August 29!

EDGE NIGHTS for junior high students kick off Monday, August 30!

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Our Activities....

Stay tuned for announcements at Mass, online, and in the bulletin to hear about summer activities for the youth. In addition to the Steubenville Youth Conference in July, we’ll meet up for fun times at the beach, Rays games, and Bible study! LIFETEEN (grades 9-12) and EDGE (grades 6-8) nights will kick off in August.  Below are some of our "annual" youth ministry activities....come join us!
  • March for Life in Washington D.C.
  • Covecrest Summer Camp - LIFETEEN & EDGE
  • Steubenville, South Carolina - LIFETEEN
  • Rock the Universe - LIFETEEN
  • Homeless retreat
  • River of Life - EDGE
  • LIFETEEN Spring Retreat

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Permission Forms:

  1. River of Life Permission Form & Minister Reference Letter -  EDGE   (grades 6-8)
  2. Rock the Universe Permission Form - (LIFETEEN) Universal Studios 4PM-1AM / Saturday, September 11, 2010
  3. Steubenville Info Packet | Steubenville Permission Forms (LIFETEEN  - All 4 pgs must be filled-in, signed & returned)
  4. Generic Permission form - fill in the date, place, time, etc in this permission form

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Some Cool Website Links: 
 

 
 
 
  ● Life Teen ● Christian Music Magazine

● 'Spirit FM'  
a local Catholic radio station

 
  ● You Magazine

● Catholic Online 
a Great Saint Search

● Life on the Rock
a Catholic Young Adult TV Show

 
  ● Catholic Answers   ● St. Petersburg Vocations

Bible Gateway  
 a Bible Search in 9 languages

 
  ● Diocese of St. Petersburg

● Real Love
a Great Chastity Site 

● The Vatican  
 
 
 
     
 

St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-821-7989 |  Fax: 727-896-9619