The Catechist's Backpack

In union with the Church's universal mission to baptize and make disciples so all might come to know, love, and serve God, youth ministry efforts at Pax Chirsti are guided by the USCCB's framework for Catholic youth ministry as detailed in "Renewing the Vision."

In 2015 our youth ministry team prayerfully spent time discussing and creating a vision for those efforts which will guide us throughout the next five years. Our 2020 vision, "Verso l'alto," identifies five main areas in which we will focus:

• Prayer & Scripture

• Formation & Leadership

• Relational & Small Group Ministry

• Stewardship & Service

• Evangelization & Communication

These focus areas, in conjunction with objectives and action items, outlined in the vision, wil launch youth ministry into the future and will allow us to continue adapting to the changing social landscape. It will also keep our eyes on Christ who will guide us through it all.

Our 2020 Vision embodies our slogan:

“Upon this rock I will build my church.” - Matthew 16:18

Likewise, it focuses us on a new motto:

“Verso l’alto” -Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

(which when translated reads, “To the heights”)
 

Our slogan and motto remind us of the source and summit of the faith and point us to our mission statement as we seek to form disciples upon a solid foundation and send them out to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.