The Holy Family Peer Ministry Program involves high school teens that have received the sacrament of Confirmation and choose to serve, lead and support their peers as they grow in their faith. Peer ministers serve in the following areas of ministry:
FLAME and Ignite Peer Ministry – Peers co-lead and prepare for FLAME (high school) or Ignite (junior high) sessions with an adult leader. Time commitment involves approximately three Sunday’s per month from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., preparation of lesson plans outside of the classroom, and attendance of FLAME training sessions.
Faith Aides for Family Faith- Peers assist leaders in levels K through 6th grades on Mondays and Wednesdays and Children’s Liturgy of the Word on Sunday mornings. Assistance is also needed for ‘FAITH Ins’ once per month on Saturdays from November through April.
WAVE drop in nights- A committee of peer ministers plans, organizes and runs the high school drop in nights for teens on Wednesday evenings in
the teen center. Teens meet bi-monthly with Denise to plan social, service and faith formation for the WAVE nights.
Teen Mass – Peers plan and prepare for the weekly 4:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday. They may also serve as greeters, ushers, or proclaimers during the mass. Time commitment involves attending teen Masses, planning sessions or liturgical training sessions.
Choir – Open to peer ministers that have a desire to sing or play a musical instrument during the 4:00 p.m. teen mass. Time commitment consists of attending weekly practices.
Eucharistic Ministers – Peers serve communion at Masses.
Justice & Service – Peers coordinate and assist at monthly service activities for teens throughout the year. Time commitment involves seven to ten hours per month depending on upcoming events.
Retreats – Peers assist adult leaders for the freshman or sophomore retreats. One may help in the areas of food preparation, set up and take down, witness talks or group discussions.
Communications – Peers assist with audio visual and technical support at liturgies. Peers may also write for the teen page of the website
or the bulletin page. Photographers and someone to maintain the teen display case outside the teen center are needed also.
Operations – Peers assist with building maintenance on a regular basis.
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