Youth Activities
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Parish Youth
World Youth Day 2011: Are you interested in following the events of World Youth Day, Aug. 16-21 in Madrid? Visit our blog, The Ambrosian, for a list of great links to make you feel like you're part of the experience.
Conquer 2011 Southern Tier Youth Rally: All junior and senior high youth are invited to attend a rally on August 27 at Our Lady of Sorrows School, 801 Main St., Vestal. The event will include ice breakers, praise & worship, lunch, music, an inflatable room, breakout sessions, games, adoration, dinner, confession, Mass, bonfire and s'mores. If you are interested in attending this wonderful event, contact Barbara Kane or Phyllis Gonzales at 754-2330.
Enroll your child in Faith Formation classes: Parents are reminded that sacramental preparation and celebration takes place in the child's home parish. The next session of Sunday Faith Formation classes will start in September. Classes for grades K-8 will be held Sundays from 9-10 a.m. High school classes will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on scheduled Sundays. Registration will be held in Msgr. Carey Hall after all the Masses on the weekends of Sept. 10-11 and 17-18. All children, including those with special needs, are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Around the World with Jesus!
Wednesdays in July were busy for the children and teens who participated in vacation bible school. Passports in hand, they got on our imaginary airplane and flew to Nazareth, Mexico, China and New York City.
In Nazareth we learned about Jesus’ birth and the time he was missing in the temple. We sang Happy Birthday to him and played a game finding missing objects. We wondered “What was Jesus like as a boy?”
Mexico was very festive. Dc. Tom Picciano told us about his trip to Mexico. We talked about Our Lady of Guadalupe and how important Mary is to all of us. We made rosaries and prayed the Hail Mary in Spanish.
When we visited China we learned how God takes care of all of us even the animals. We learned about St. Francis of Assisi and recited his prayer. Snacks of animal and fish crackers reminded us that all creation is a gift from God.
Our last stop was New York City. We learned that one is never too old or too young to be a disciple. Jesus asks all of us to share the Father’s love with others. Our chalk drawings in the church parking lot were of signs to let people know how much God loves us.
Special thanks to our teen helpers Megan Brunner, Amy Gonzales, Cheryl Limer and Josh Link. Thank you to Mary Ann Maher for all the fun crafts!
Congratulations to our Confirmation candidates: On Sunday, June 12, Dakota Angevine, John Bedosky, Maria DeRosa, Amy Gonzales, Kayla Koch, Anna Kuchera, Janelle Ligi, Delanie Madison, Sean McMahon, Emily McNierney, Shannon Sweeney and William Veruto will make their Confirmation along with youth from Most Holy Rosary Parish at 5 p.m. at our church. Please keep them in your prayers.
Parish youths honored: Megan Brunner and Jake Daly were recognized at the CYO Celebration of Youth on Friday, April 29. We thank them for their service to our parish.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes to resume in September: registration will take place at the end of August. Classes are held on Sunday mornings. If you would like to preregister your child, contact Barbara or Phyllis at the rectory, 754-2330.
CYO Program
See updates at our CYO Page. St. Ambrose is host to many CYO activities throughout the year.