1. Winter Offerings… Teen Ministry Space

2. “This is what is needed; A Church for young people, which will know how to speak their heart and enkindle, comfort, and inspire enthusiasm in it with joy of the Gospel and the strength of the Eucharist: a church will know how to invite and welcome the person who seeks a purpose for which to commit his/her whole existence: a Church which is not afraid to require much, after having given much : which does not fear asking from the young people the effort of a noble and authentic adventure. Such as that of the following of the Gospel.” Pope John Paul II ( World Youth Day)

3. Responding to the Gospel through retreats, workshops, service projects, conferences and activities that reflect the traditions of the multi-cultural community which reflects our Diocese. We are committed to programs that draw teens to a vibrant, life giving experience in the Spirit and truth of the living Jesus.

4. High School Issues Retreat for High School Peer Ministry Training - High School Girls Power evenings High School Day and Overnight Retreats/workshops on theme of your choice Specialty Retreats Canoe Retreat, Hiking Retreat, Winter retreat, Class Retreats or special events

5. Teen Issues Teen SmokingTeen Smoking Youth Violence Teen Shoplifting School Bullying Teen Suicide Teen Depression Drugs & AlcoholYouth ViolenceTeen ShopliftingSchool BullyingTeen Suicide Teen Depression Teen Pregnancy Teen Pregnancy Teen Gambling Teen Eating Disorders Anorexic Teens Teen Bulimia Teen ObesityTeen Eating Disorders Anorexic TeensTeen BulimiaTeen Obesity Teen StressTeen Stress Teen Anxiety Abusive Teen Relationships Teen Dating Violence Teen Self-Injury, Self-Mutilation and Cutting Teen Violence and Homicide Teen Date RapeTeen AnxietyAbusive Teen Relationships Teen Dating ViolenceTeen Self-Injury, Self-Mutilation and CuttingTeen Violence and HomicideTeen Date Rape

6. Grade School Offerings Alternatives to Violence Spirituality and Prayer with Children Reflections on Jesus Empowerment for Girls 5-grades Theme of your choice

7. We VALUE … Dignity Giftedness of Youth called to Discipleship Challenge of Peace and Justice Today Shared Servant Leadership Richness in Diversity

8. To promote a comprehensive approach to youth ministry as articulated in our vision and shared with other Diocesan entities. To be Advocates for the role and needs of our youth today. To live out Jesus’ message of creating Justice and Peace by ministering to those in need, as a caring faith family, by involving ourselves with the community that surrounds us. We Are Called…

9. Jr. High Offerings Confirmation Retreats – Spiritual Life Inventory Transition to High School - 8th Grade Girls Power evenings Issues Retreat Jr. High Peer Ministry Training Jr. High Theme of your choice

10. We All Need… Each Other

11. Can we Take the Risk… To minister to Youth?

12. Other Offerings - for schools and parishes Faculty Retreats or Days of Reflection Lenten Reflections Workshops or presentation on topic of choice Women’s Chocolate Retreat Fatima Tour - October

13. . Call, e-mail or fax us today to schedule your event! Don’t have time to make a reflective power point for a meeting, gathering etc? Call us for personalized service

14. Ministries – Contact us ! www.awminstries.weebly.com 17600 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 216.640.7768 skirsc751@aol.com, splen@aol.com,splen@aol.com