Youth Ministries
Middle School and High School
Please check the parish bulletin for current dates and times.
A youth Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Contemporary music is a part of the youth liturgy. The teens who are confirmed Catholics or actively enrolled in youth formation may take a role of service during the Mass. They are invited to lector, usher, offer the gifts, and, if the teen is 18 years of age and a confirmed Catholic, may serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Contact Dorothy Pepper for information: 713-692-9123
Our teens gather monthly for recreation time with FUN, FOOD, GAMES, and SPIRITUAL activities. Middle School and High School TEENS can experience an environment full of active, high energy opportunities to meet new friends and build a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and the Church. The scheduled events are as follows:
Teens are offered opportunities to broaden their experience and grow in their faith by participating in Eucharistic conferences, retreats, youth rallies and many other similar events.
St. Rose Gymnasium – 3:00 - 4:45pm followed by 5pm TEEN Mass
Oct 02 RocKsoliD FEVER! (Disco Party w/DJ)
Oct 30 RocKsoliD TASTE and SEA
Nov 20 RocKsoliD FEAST and FUN
Off Campus Experience
Archdiocesan Middle School YOUTH RALLY – Feb 18, 2012 – St. Thomas More
Archdiocesan Youth Rally for High School – July 20-22 – Hilton Americas
Middle School Religious Education is offered to create a foundation for teens as they move toward receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and becoming independent participants of the faith. This semester we are breaking open the Sacraments to help youth understand each one of sacraments. We are going deeper behind the meanings, symbols and how grace is imparted through the Sacraments. Students learn actively through small group discussions, and an energetic environment. Classes meet weekly on Sundays from 3:4:45 followed by the Youth Mass at 5pm. RocKsoliD TEENS, as mentioned above, is a key component of the teen’s formation. The youth gather once a month for RocKsoliD TEENS during their class time.
A parent meeting is scheduled on Sep 11, 4-4:45pm – School Library
Classes begin Sep 18, 3pm – West Hall
Confirmation Formation deepens the process of initiation into the faith which began at Baptism. It brings additional strength for the journey and strengthens the connection with the faith community. The candidate is anointed with oil as a sign of strength as a Christian.
Confirmation preparation for youth normally takes place during the 9th and 10th grades. First-year candidates must be students of a Catholic high school or attend a Pre-Confirmation course offered by the parish. All second-year candidates must satisfactorily complete a nine-month period of preparation offered by the parish or Catholic high school. Students participate in dynamic small group discussions and a lively atmosphere.
Confirmation I: This is a catechetical program for those students entering ninth grade in the public school. This class is a pre-requisite for those students who wish to enter Confirmation II.
A parent meeting is scheduled on Sep 11, 3-3:45pm – School Library
Classes begin Sep 18, 3pm – West Hall
To register contact: Dorothy Pepper 713-692-9123
Confirmation II: This is a nine month program preparing those who have completed Confirmation I in a religious Education Program or have attended Catholic High School the year prior to enrolling.
Classes meet weekly on Sundays from 3:4:45 followed by the Youth Mass at 5pm. RocKsoliD Sundays, as mentioned above, is a key component of the teen’s formation. The youth gather once a month for RocKsoliD TEENS during their class time.
A parent meeting is scheduled on Sep 11, 1:30-2:45pm – School Library
Classes begin Sep 18, 3pm – West Hall
To register contact: Dorothy Pepper 713-692-9123
Confirmed teens are invited to join the “SRL Peer Ministry”. Peer Ministry is a team of teens who are trained and mentored to minister in many capacities including, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, leading retreats and youth group activities, assisting CCE teachers in the classroom and providing service wherever it might be needed.
Service Opportunities:Numerous opportunities to earn service hours for high school students are available at St. Rose:
2011
2011
Oct 28 - Halloween Festival
Nov 12 – Holiday Handyman
2012
2012
Mar 24 - Positive Penance
May 05- Spring Festival