Keysis Youth Ministry is about Discipleship - It's about building relationships between youth and loving adults who will share Christ and His Church. The relationships give the Holy Spirit a voice to form teens into faithful and faith-filled followers of Jesus. Keysis nurtures the growing seedling of young faith into the flourishing blossom and fruit of the young disciple of Christ. Knowing about Jesus is nothing like KNOWING Jesus.
Keysis Youth Ministry is about Service - The fruit of discipleship is love in action, service. Faith is completed by the works it moves us to accomplish. Keysis promotes and equips youth for loving service within their families, their Church, and their world.
The Keysis Mission Statement - Keysis provides a youth ministry process that strengthens and encourages young people and their families in their life with Jesus in His Church. Keysis is comprehensive in scope to meet the various needs of the youth community in St. Luke's parish. It encompasses the spiritual, intellectual, social and service elements for high school youth.
What does all that mean? - Keysis combines the fun and energy of a youth group with the teaching and formation of CCE. Mix in some music, retreats, and service projects. Wrap it in prayer and there it is- a dynamic youth ministry that leads young people to deepen their love for Christ and His Church.
Who can come? - Keysis is open to all students of high school age, pre- or post- Confirmation, Catholic, rich or poor, cool or not-so-cool. This is not a club. It is a community where ALL are loved as they are and called to grow in their faith in Jesus.
What is taught? - Our curriculum is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and this year's focus is on the Sacraments - the Life of Grace. We will be working from the Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth.
When and Where? - Keysis occurs Sunday evenings following the Keysis Mass at 5 pm, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Special events may have different times and places. Please watch your schedules.
What about Confirmation? - Confirmation preparation is open to all high school students in 10th grade and older. Two years of regular participation in CCE, Keysis, or another approved catechetical program are required by the diocese prior to the start of formation. Formation includes Confirmation preparation sessions, a retreat, ministry or service projects, and assignments. For more information, call the Keysis office.