Youth Ministry

Hello and welcome to Youth Ministry at St. Joseph Corydon and St. Mary Lanesville! My name is Katie Warren, and I am the full-time Youth Minister for our community. I hope you find this page helpful as you explore all that Youth Ministry has to offer at our parishes. I look forward to meeting you if we haven't met already. It is an honor to walk with our youth, and I appreciate your ongoing prayers and support!

Ages Served:
Our programming is for youth in grades 6-12. Please see the middle school and high school tabs to learn more about programming for each of these groups.

Registration:
Please click here and fill out the following:

• Online Registration Form
• Photo Release Form
• Emergency Contact Medical Form
• Behavior Guidelines Agreement 

Once you've completed these forms, Katie will reach out to you to get you started and answer any questions you might have.

Contact Katie:
Youth Minister for the Catholic Community of St. Mary & St. Joseph
Phone: (502) 403-5293
Email: katherine.warren@catholic-community.org

The Middle School Youth Group is open to youth in grades 6-8.
In addition to sacramental preparation for confirmation, Middle School Youth Group provides a space for youth to connect with each other and form meaningful relationships. After fifth grade, youth who would normally attend Faith Formation classes are required to attend Middle School Youth Group for at least a year to be eligible for confirmation at age 13.

Weekly Gathering: 
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm in the St. Joseph Parish Hall Gym

Additional Events:
Summer Daze
"Graced" Vocation Retreat for Girls (August)
Deanery Middle School Monthly Events

The High School Youth Group is open to youth in grades 9-12. 

Weekly Gathering:
Location: St. Mary Youth Room (last room on right, second floor of the St. Mary Parish Life Center)
Day & Time: Sundays 4:00-6:00 pm (see monthly calendar for dates)
The weekly gathering starts with a meal generously provided by St. Mary or St. Joseph parishioners. The meal is followed by fellowship time and small/large group faith sharing. During the academic year, our NET Missionaries are present to help lead small groups and facilitate the gathering. You will also find Fr. Kyle in attendance most Sundays in order to be a present and available resource to our youth. 

Monthly Adoration Nights 
Location: St. Joseph
Day & Time: First Fridays 8:00-9:00 pm with Night Prayer at 9:00 pm followed by fellowship at Culver's around 9:15 pm

McMondays  
Location: McDonalds in Corydon
Day & Time: Third Monday at 3:30 pm

Ways to support Youth Ministry:

Fundraising Events:

• Monthly Euchre Tournaments (2023 Dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27)
• Pancake Breakfasts (Sept. 17, 2023)
• Valentine's Dinner and  Dance (Feb. 17, 2024)
• Yard Sale
• Beach Ball Dinner and Dance

Sunday Night Fellowship Meals:
Our Sunday night High School Youth Group begins their time together sharing a meal that is graciously made or dondated by St. Mary and St. Joseph parishioners. To provide a meal, please sign up here.

Wishlist:
Donations can be dropped off at either Parish Office.

• Candy
• $5-$20 Gift Cards (for game prizes)
• Board/Card Games (new or used)
• Amazon Wish List 

• Kent Java
• McDonald's 
• Dariy Queen
• Starbucks
• Take out pizza restuarants 
• JayC Fuel Cards
• Bagel Girls 
• Lazy Cow
• Car maintenance coupons or gift cards

NET Team and Youth Ministry 

In September of 2022, we welcomed a Discipleship Team of eight NET Missionaries to St. Joseph and St. Mary. Discipleship Teams offer a unique opportunity that combines the efforts of a parish or school and that of a NET team, in order to enrich Catholic culture and build a community of disciples that have a lasting relationship with Christ. A partnership is formed between a parish/school and NET Ministries, in which they work side-by-side to bring Christ to the community. This team ministered to our youth until May of 2023.

In September of 2023, we welcomed a new NET team to our community. We are excited for all that they will accomplish this year!