What's the Purpose?

​The aim of discipleship groups is to build a Christ-centered community in order to encourage each other on our journeys, to challenge each other to be Saints, and to have fun while doing it.

Who can participate?

High School Youth Grades 9-12

Who are leading the Discipleship Groups?

Some super cool and faithful adult volunteers, including all of the missionaries too! 

Do I get to pick which Discipleship Group I want to be in?

There will be an opportunity at the Kick-Off event to learn about each of the Discipleship Groups being offered this year, what their main charism will be (leadership, service, intimacy with Christ, etc.) and what it will look like. You will be able to share with Katie through a survey what Discipleship Groups you desire to be a part of. We cannot guarantee everyone will get their top choice due to needing to keep the groups to a limit of 8 people maximum, but we will do our best to discern with you.

What are the charisms for the different groups?

  • Reliance on the Lord (Jeffery Gascoyne's Group)- A group pursuing reliance on the Lord and the subjection of their own wills for His Own Glory through the fortitudinous application of St. Francis’s values.
  • Leadership Group (Sam Rucker's Group)- A group seeking to form the next generation of Catholic leaders in our society by encouraging virtuous masculinity.
  • Building Our Prayer Life (Jason Ceralde's Group)- A group focused on the facilitation and deepening of a strong prayer life through craftmanship and study.
  • Hinds Feet On High Places (Missionary Isabel's Group)-A group focusing on the themes of sorrow and suffering in the spiritual life, the Lord’s pursuit of your heart, and how the spiritual life brings us total transformation using the book “Hinds Feet On High Places”.
  • Jesus and Popcorn (Missionary Alice's Group)- A group using the series “The Chosen” as a starting point to interact with the Person of Jesus through imaginative prayer and discussion.
  • Living Eucharistically (Missionary Katie's Group)-A group seeking to unite our hearts with the merciful Christ present in the Eucharist through learning of the lives of the saints, practicing ways to deepen our prayer, and increasing our devotion to the Mass and the sacraments.
  • Remain (Missionary Rachel's Group)- A group seeking to fall more deeply in love with the Person of Jesus Christ and to put Him at the center of their lives through prayer, study, accountability, and cooperation with God’s Grace in order to grow in intimacy with the Lord.
  • Corda Lucis (Missionary Olga's Group)-A group seeking to build up its members in their identity as beloved children of God (founded upon their understanding of baptism and confirmation, Scripture, and Sacred Tradition) and teach them to step out in faith to minister to others from the Father’s heart.
  • Catechism Group (Marella Santiago's Group)- A group seeking a fuller understanding of their faith and a deeper relationship with Christ and others using the Catechism of the Catholic Church.​ *note that this group meets on Friday mornings when school is in session 


How often will my group meet?

We encourage each group to meet weekly or bi-weekly. The frequency and the day/time will be determined off of the Discipleship leader and the groups availability after everyone is placed in their groups. 

What if I can't commit to being in a Discipleship Group?

Not a problem! One Saturday a month (schedule coming below soon), we will be hosting a High School gathering where those a part of or not a part of Discipleship Groups will have the opportunity to come together to have fun and grow in relationship with Christ!

Okay, I'm totally in. How do I sign up?!

We're glad you asked. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 Autumn Festival: October 7th
​2:30-4:30PM | JPII Youth Center

Join us for autumn fun, fellowship, and a reveal of discipleship group assignments!
Discipleship is coordinated by missionary intern, Katie Sosnowski. Please contact her for more information or if you feel called to assist this ministry in any way.