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Meet Your Director of
Youth Faith Formation...Pope Saint John Paul II believed in the youth of the Church. He often spoke to them and challenged them to step up and be leaders in their communities and the worldwide Church. He also made sure that when he was given the opportunity that the youth knew they were loved and cherished by God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. To quote Pope Saint John Paul II,
“Remember that you are never alone, Christ is with you on your journey every day of your lives! He has called you and chosen you to live in the freedom of the children of God. Turn to him in prayer and in love. Ask him to grant you the courage and strength to live in this freedom always. Walk with him who is “the Way, the Truth and the Life”!”
As an educator and now in my new position, I often refer to Pope Saint John Paul II to intercede on my behalf in matters that concern the youth of the Church both locally and universally. I truly believe that through the power of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Pope Saint John Paul II, I was blessed with this amazing opportunity. My role, Director of Youth Formation, combines two positions within our parish. The first is that of overseeing the PREP program as their administrator and the second is as Minister to Youth. As the Parish MInister to Youth, I am committed to every youth member of our parish. This includes our Preschool members all the way to our recent high school graduates. By use of my creativity, I plan to provide opportunities for our youth spiritually and socially. Our youth have a voice in their faith journey. With the guidance of their families, Confirmation sponsors and parish administration, my goal is to help them on their walk toward Christ.
I strongly encourage our parish youth to continue their mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ by joining one, two or even several of our youth ministries. Please refer to this site or our parish bulletin for information and opportunities. Finally, this is your ministry, if you have any suggestions of activities, clubs, and spiritual opportunities, please feel free to share your ideas with me. Parents and guardians, I would love to hear from you as well. My email address is Lbull@mmredeemer.org. My office phone number is 215-412-2251.
God Bless our parish youth,
Mrs. Bull
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Father Tobin and Mrs. Bull will be leading a group of teens on this one day pilgrimage held at Immaculata University. All are welcome.
We will travel by bus and lunch is provided. Entrance fees for the first 25 teens to sign up have been generously funded by a MMR parishioner. We can take upto 40 teens. If you register after the donated seats are taken, cost will be $35 per youth.
Please click on this link for more information and videos on the NCYC Philadelphia
NCYC Info and PhotosWe will have a planning meeting with the children to help prepare for this event. Date TBD. Attendance is not mandatory.
To register for this event, please fill out this FORMAny questions, please contact Mrs. Bull at Lbull@mmredeemer.org
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Catholic Heart Work Camp...
It was another successful year as seventeen of our parish youth headed to Boston to serve those in need. In addition, our teens participated in a retreat that helped each grow in their realtionship with Christ. THe youth plan on growing their ewxperience with CHWC@home. Look for our youth to be hemping out in our neighborhoods this fall. -
Pilgrimage to Cathedral Basilica Sts. Peter and Paul
Youth of our parish accompanied by Father Tobin, Mrs. Bull and Mr. Lagrutta visited the cathedral on Saturday, October 23rd. They received a private tour, visited the Shrine of Saint Katherine Drexel, participtaed in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrated the Mass. This trip to the cathedral was donated by an MMR Parishoneer.
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Works of Mercy Club forming now...
Michael, a member of the Works of Mercy Club, assists one of our parishoneers at the Mass and Anointing held in September.
Mrs. Bull invites all the children of our parish to join her in living the works of mercy. She is currently forming a Works of Mercy Club that will provide service to our community. This club is for all parish students in Grades 6 – 12. Students will be invited to engage in acts of service centered in the works of mercy that are grade level appropriate. These works of mercy activities could involve making lunches for the hungry, assisting those in need at our parish anointing Mass, sheltering the homeless with participation in our 2022 Catholic Heart Work Camp or assisting in the classrooms of our parish PREP program. We would like to form this youth centered Works of Mercy Club now as there is still plenty of opportunities to live by Jesus’ example this summer. If your child is interested, please reach out to Mrs. Bull, Director of Youth Faith Formation at Lbull@mmredeemer.org. -
Calling ALL our creative children...
Odyssey of the Mind is an International Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, STREAM based competition for children in Grades K - 12. Teams form in groups of 5 - 7 and are coached by volunteer parents and alumni. The regional competition is usually held in March. MMR parish has been actively involved in OOTM since 2010. Our successful program has sent 9 teams to the world finals throughout its young history. If you would like more information about this international program, please visit their website odysseyofthemind.com. If you would like to inquire about teams at MMR parish or to volunteer, please reach out to Mrs. Bull, Director of Youth Faith Formation at Lbull@mmredeemer.org or call the Religious Education office at 215-412-2251.