Mission Statement

St. Gertrude Youth Ministry exists to provide a variety of opportunities and experiences to high school age youth for their spiritual, moral, intellectual and social development formation. This formation is essential to becoming mature, well-rounded, Catholic Christian Adults. St. Gertrude Youth Ministry encourages the youth of the parish to develop a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Church in the power of the Holy Spirit. In so doing, each person will realize in his or her own life the mission of Jesus: "I came so that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10).

	July 8-13   God in Cinci 2013:  No Greater Love
	God in Cinci is a week-long immersion into the life of Christ. Our mission is to bring together Catholic Youth Ministry programs in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to create a discipleship-based mission camp that allows our teens to break out of their comfort zones in service to Christ in their neighbors in need. This is only possible through greater conversion to Christ, which allows for the fostering of true Christian friendships and community. Register at http://ihom.org/youth/HighSchool/GodinCinci.aspx
	SummerFest July 13, 2013 2pm-9pm
	We can encounter the risen Lord today, just as the disciples did 2,000 years ago. It happens in and through His real presence in the Eucharist (CCC 1376-1380). Encounter SummerFest will gather high schoolers from across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for an the opportunity to encounter Christ in Eucharistic Adoration, in the healing of the Sacrament of Confession, and in fellowship with one another.
	August 4 - Reds vs Cardinals
	The annual Youth Group Reds Game is coming up on August 4. There are 42 tickets available to teens…download the form here. Your reservation will be complete when Brad has both your form and your money!