young Adults

THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

Our Mission is to actively engage our Youth and Young Adults, to provide them with an opportunity to encounter Christ and shepherd their desire for Faith into a deeper understanding of Christ and His Church. We try to provide an alternative to the pressures, influences, personal challenges and anxieties they are facing in today’s world so they can be well informed when they make life’s crucial decisions.

Our Goal is to create an environment where they feel loved, respected and valued. We offer age-appropriate trust building activities, we encourage participation in the life of the Parish and provide sound Spiritual and Leadership formation.

The Youth and Young Adults Ministry is composed of 4 separate groups organized under two distinct categories, the Youth Groups and the Young Adults Groups.

OUR TEAM

We have a dedicated and experienced leadership team who follows a curriculum built around the Church’s Liturgical Calendar.

All leaders and team members follow the guidelines from the Archdiocese of Miami. They are Virtus Trained and are required to submit to a background check. Parents are welcome to get involved but must also follow the same Archdiocese guidelines.

CONTACT INFO

Daniel Elie
Youth and Young Adults Ministry Coordinator
(305) 386.4121 ext. 106
delie@ololourdes.org
Youth and Young Adults Ministry Registration Form

LITTLE SPARKS

Elementary school group (Grades 1 to 5)

Mission:

The group teaches its kids how to become true witnesses of Christ and active faithful members of their parish while having fun.

Activities:

The children are introduced to their Faith through activities like coloring, games, arts & craft, etc.

Meetings:

The group meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hall.

Contact information:

Milagros Jimenez
littlesparks@ololourdes.org | (786) 718-4234

SHIELD

Middle School group (Grades 6 to 8)

Mission:

The mission of Shield is to create a safe and engaging environment where our youth can learn about our catholic culture and live their Faith alongside their peers and fellow parishioners.

Activities:

The Group focuses on interactive, fun activities, fellowship and service.

Meetings:

The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:15pm to 8:30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Hall.

Contact information:

Frank and Mercy del Rey
shield@ololourdes.org | (786) 399-3307

SPIRIT LIFE

High School group (Grades 9 to 12)

Mission:

We are Spirit Life, a group created for teenagers to learn about and experience living with Christ. We are more than a youth group, we are a family of Faith who learns, laughs and prays together. Our goal is to show our youth to embrace their Faith with an open heart.

Activities:

The group focuses on talks, group discussions, spiritual exercises, retreats and service.

Meetings:

The group meets weekly on Thursday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hall.

Contact information:

Maribel Castillo
spiritlife@ololourdes.org | (305) 793-8132

Scouting

Mission:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Boy Scouts of America aims to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law - A Scout is: Trustworthy, obedient, loyal, cheerful, Helpful, Thrifty, Friendly, Brave, Courteous, Clean, Kind, Reverent.

Meetings:

Girl Scouts: Mon - Biweekly 7:30pm-9:30pm - Library
Cub Scouts: Fridays - Weekly 7:30pm-9:30pm - Room 107
Boys Scouts: Thursdays - Weekly 7:30pm-9:30pm - Library
Venture: Thursdays - Weekly 7:30pm-9:30pm - Room 110

Contact information:

Ray Lanza
(305) 510-7396

Girl Scouts - Doris Dominguez
(786) 773-9681 | doris@dmdtherapy.com

Boy & Cub Scouts - Ray Lanz a
(305) 510-7396

Venture - Tony Varona Jr
(407) 403-3537