Middle School Encounter

St. John’s Middle School Encounter group is an opportunity for middle school youth (6-8 grades) to come together in a relaxed environment to encounter Jesus Christ through large and small group activities, sharing faith together while having fun! Middle school youth are ready to explore their faith by asking questions and interacting socially with their peers, all under the guidance of adult facilitators who know them by name and encourage them to grow in their faith in a secure and caring environment.

MS Encounter offers a youth ministry format geared to the younger adolescent, utilizing materials by Lifeteen's EDGE program. Encounter seeks to nourish the spiritual development of youth through faith learning and liturgical experiences, to foster a commitment to others through service opportunities, and to develop a sense of parish community by providing optional social events for our middle school youth.