Contact:
Michael Renauer
Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry
(616) 676-9111, ext. 118
mrenauer@strobertchurch.org
6th & 7th Grade
We will be offering the Word of Life program. You will have the option to sign up for classes on Tuesday afternoon from 5:00-6:15, Wednesday afternoon from 5:00-6:15 and Wednesday evening from 6:45-8pm. There will be a community dinner offered between the two Wednesday sessions. Word of Life is a comprehensive, multifaceted Pre-K–8 curriculum that calls children, parents, teachers, and catechists to conversion and transformation in Christ.
CATECHISTS are NEEDED to lead the 6th & 7th grade Word of Life sessions. Please contact Michael Renauer to volunteer at (616) 676-9111, ext. 118 or email MRenauer@StRobertChurch.org.
8th Grade (Confirmation Prep)
This year will be using the program Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation for our Confirmation preparation. You will have the option to sign up for classes on Tuesday afternoon from 5:00-6:15, Wednesday afternoon from 5:00-6:15 and Wednesday evening from 6:45-8pm. There will be a community dinner offered between the two Wednesday sessions. Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation has been used by thousands of parishes to present the Catholic Faith to teens in a way that keeps their attention as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
CATECHISTS are NEEDED to lead the 8th grade Chosen sessions. Please contact Michael Renauer to volunteer at (616) 676-9111, ext. 118 or email MRenauer@StRobertChurch.org.
Youth Group – We’re changing things up for 2026!
For 2026, we’re moving our Middle School events to one Friday a month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center! All Middle Schoolers welcome! This is in addition to Word of Life and Chosen. These sessions will include snacks and use the Edge program from Life Teen. The goal of Edge is to provide a safe and fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way.
Upcoming Youth Group Dates: Jan. 16, Feb. 13, March 13, April 17 and May 15.
SAVE THE DATES FOR 2026
MS Shine Rally: Sunday, March 22
Learn more: https://www.shineyouthrally.com/
MS Damascus Camp: July, 12-17
Learn more: https://www.damascus.net/
Contact Michael Renauer for additional details and registration info. See his contact information above.
Middle School Youth Ministry Calendar
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