Young people in grades 8-12 provide the leadership for a variety of youth ministry events, retreats, youth masses and more, as well as support each other through regular faith sharing. The youth ministers help Peer Ministers to build their skills in leadership and ministry. These young people are primarily focused on building their relationship with Christ through active ministry to their friends, family, community and Parish.
Peer Ministry Guidelines And Expectations
Dedicated to Development in Leadership and Evangelization
Peer Ministry Mission Statement
Peer Ministers are youth who desire to serve Jesus through His Church. Peer Ministry empowers these youth, who support and encourage each other, to lead other youth by example into a relationship with Christ. Peer Ministers will accomplish this goal by taking an active role in the faith life of the community and by living their discipleship to Jesus Christ every day.
The following list is the means to fulfill the above statement. Peer Ministers are expected to adhere to these guidelines and expectations in order to continue to be a part of this ministry.
The Five Marks Of Peer Ministry
Peer Ministers are always, and in every situation, seeking opportunities to do one or more of the following: