Youth Coordinator Dahlia Branigan

Youth Commission is responsible for the planning, organizing, and evaluation of activities and programs to involve the youth of the parish in their personal faith development, strengthening family life and the building up of the community life of the parish, the wider Church and civic society.

Regular Activities: Monthly Gatherings, e.g.,  Children’s Liturgy, biweekly  family video night, Autumn Hikes, Retreats, Christmas caroling, School Workshops, Social Justice Programs, Vacation Bible School, Parish Picnic, etc.

Special Activities

January – We are Family, a diocesan event, an afternoon with other families to celebrate family life & friends
Retreat Days for Grades 5 to 8

July – Midland Youth Rally – A weekend of worship and fellowship hosted by the Archdiocese of Toronto Office of Catholic Youth at Martyrs Shrine in Midland.  This is an opportunity for young people who wish to share their faith in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere the annual youth rally provides the perfect opportunity for prayer, reconciliation, music, music, fellowship fun and much more.

August - Vacation Bible School – A week long themed program where children from Grades one to 6 are invited to join us to deepen and improve their relationship with God, family, and friends.  We do so with fun crafts, engaging games, skits, music, discussion session and healthy snacks.

September – Parish Picnic

Three C’s – The name of this program stands for Caring with Crafts through Christ.  Our goal is to reach out at various times throughout the year to those in our parish who are unable to get out into the community or are unable for various reasons to come into contact with our church/parish/school family.  Families are invited to join us, the children decorate and bake cookies, make craft items for themselves and another for one of these individuals.  The cookies and crafts are then delivered to our parish members to let them know that we are thinking and praying for them.

October – Autumn Hike for all ages at St. John’s conservation area.  Seek & Find Prize, Prayer Service and Fellowship with Hot Chocolate and sweets.

October – Youth Rally – An opportunity for all ages at St. John’s conservation area.  Seek & Find Prize, Prayer Service and Fellowship with Hot Chocolate and sweets.