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    Youth Ministry - 3rd through 12th grades
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  •                                      Children's Ministry

    • Parish Religious Education

      PRE is for children age 2 years old through 8th grade. Here you will find a welcoming place for your child(ren) to learn about their faith, grow in spirituality and prayer, and participate in service while developing lasting friendships. PRE has the option of two different time blocks Sunday mornings. 

    • Sparks

      Fun, faith-filled experiences and activities (games, songs, crafts, stories, snack) in a casual youth group environment for 3rd/4th graders. 

    • Ignite

      This monthly youth group will be an opportunity for 5th and 6th graders in both the School and PRE to connect with each other, build faith-filled friendships, and discuss how they can apply their faith in their lives.

  •                                7th/8th Grade Youth Groups


    • HOPE

      Exploring our amazing faith with games, engaging talks, and discussions,while we learn to love Jesus together! Snacks and fun are provided.  HOPE meets on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. and is for JR. High boys and girls.

    • Lilies

      Inspires girls to grow in faith, emphasizing how a girl’s identity is rooted in Christ as God’s chosen, beloved daughter. 

    • Valor

      A Jr. High program crafted to respond to the unique needs, questions, and realities of young Catholic boys in today’s world, focusing specifically on virtue and apostolic service. 

  •                                High School Youth Groups

    • Sisterhood of Marietta

      These girls only group meetings consist of  prayer, faith sharing, learning, service, fellowship, and more. Meetings are meant to serve those in attendance, and are low pressure commitment.

    • Youth Bible Study

      Learn how to answer when asked questions like “Have you been saved?” Develop and strengthen your personal relationship with Jesus. Bring your questions, sense of humor, and especially your friends!

    • Temple Knights

      This fraternity encourages teen boys to stay active in their faith as they grow toward manhood and discern their vocations as married, consecrated, or ordained men. 

    • TRUTH

      This group consists of faith, fellowship and fun! Whole Group TRUTH meets one Sunday a month down in the Youth Room. TRUTH Apostle Groups are monthly small groups. Timing will vary and be scheduled by the small groups themselves with the help of their youth minister leaders. To learn more about our dynamic, Christ-centered 2023-24 TRUTH Apostle Program visit https://ydisciple.com/.  

    • FAITH Class

      This is an option for the first year faith formation prereq, whether freshman or older, leading into Confirmation. FAITH allows teens to dig deep into the Faith, but most importantly, how to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

    • Jeremiah Project

      Let’s be real - what is your plan for applying to college? Not to scare you but most college applications for a Fall 2024 start will have an admissions deadline of December 1st or earlier. 

      How do you create a plan when you have multiple schools, application systems and deadlines to keep track of? Do you know the different types of application deadlines and what they mean in relation to when you would learn your admissions decision? 

       

    • R.O.C.K.

      R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to College Kids) is the program that pairs up adult volunteer parishioners at SMG with our own SMG college students. The adult keeps in touch with the student via letters, notes, and/or e-mail.

      Simple things like sending a bulletin once in a while or letting the student know you are praying for them, especially during mid-terms or finals, can let a college student know that someone here at SMG besides their own immediate family has an interest and is praying for them. And of course, all college students love the occasional 

    • Contact Us

      • Emily Vizard
        Emily Vizard
        Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant
        ym.adminsmgonline.org
      • Deanna Dean
        Deanna Dean
        Coordinator of Youth Ministry
        (317) 867-3213 x1131
        d.deansmgonline.org
      • Marisa Bruce
        Marisa Bruce
        Coordinator of Child Faith Formation
        (317) 867-3213 x1139
        m.brucesmgonline.org
      • Jason Hemmerling
        Jason Hemmerling
        Coordinator of Confirmation Formation
        j.hemmerlingsmgonline.org

  • Children are not a distraction from the more important work.
    They are the most important work." 

                                                 - C.S. Lewis
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17102 Spring Mill Road
Westfield, Indiana 46074

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