FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
When can you start participating in Youth Ministry?
The Fall of your 6th grade year.
How do I join Youth Ministry?
If you are a member of St. Patrick Parish, please submit the registration information on the home page. Once this information is received you will be put into the database as an active member of the Youth Ministry. You are a member of the Youth Ministry just by being a member of the parish. You may participate in all parish youth activities. We have a Jr. High Youth Ministry Program for grades 6 - 8. We also have a High School Youth Ministry for grades 9 - 12. All High School Students are encouraged to attend the Jr. High Youth Ministry Events as Mentors and Leaders!
Can I just attend a few events a year?
Yes, You can attend any youth event that is on the schedule. However, for some of the events, those who participate in other
youth events have the advantage, over those who only attend a few events.
Can I bring a guest that does not belong to our parish to an event?
Yes, Guest are always welcome to participate in Youth Activities. However, you must sign in your guest and stay with them
throughout the activity. If permission slips/Medical Waivers are required, your guest must also bring these forms to the event. You can find this form on the Upcoming Youth Events Page.
When are Permission Slips/Medical forms needed?
A new Permission Slip/Medical Waiver is needed anytime we leave church property. On the Sign Up Genius, the last page will prompt you to a Permission Waiver if needed.
How do I sign up for youth events?
TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH EVENTS
Go to the Jr. High or High School Youth Ministry Pages and Sign Up on the Sign Up Genius and submit your RSVP.
How do adults volunteer to help with Youth Ministry Events?
Adult are always needed for every youth ministry event. Please go to the Adult Support Opportunities Page, fill in the information and submit. You can also go to the Adult Leadership Interest Indicator Button and e-mail the information form provided. This helps us to know exactly where you interested. We also have the adult help that is needed on every RSVP form on the Events Pages of the website. Please use the Sign Up Genius for each event to sign up as a parent volunteer.
What if I can't afford to participate in Youth Ministry Events?
Money should never keep anyone from participating in any event. Please do not hesitate to call Jonna O'Bryan at 812 449-6560 for additional information. There is money available for families that need assistance.
Who do I make out the check to when paying for Youth Ministry events?
Please make all checks payable to St. Patrick. All money is ran through the St. Patrick accounting office.
Where do I turn in Permission Waivers and Fees for Youth Ministry events?
Permission Waivers and Fees are all submitted online. When you sign up for the Sign Up Genius for each event, it will prompt you to a permission waiver or fee if needed.
Who Drives youth to Youth Ministry Events held off the Church Property?
Buses will be the mode of transportation whenever possible. If cars are the mode of transportation, when we leave church property, youth are divided into cars that are driven by adults. Anyone under the age of 21 is prohibited from driving youth in their cars.
Can my High School youth drive others youth during Youth Ministry Events.
No, St. Patrick does not permit high school youth to drive during our youth ministry events. They will be provided transportation by adults 21 and over.
The Fall of your 6th grade year.
How do I join Youth Ministry?
If you are a member of St. Patrick Parish, please submit the registration information on the home page. Once this information is received you will be put into the database as an active member of the Youth Ministry. You are a member of the Youth Ministry just by being a member of the parish. You may participate in all parish youth activities. We have a Jr. High Youth Ministry Program for grades 6 - 8. We also have a High School Youth Ministry for grades 9 - 12. All High School Students are encouraged to attend the Jr. High Youth Ministry Events as Mentors and Leaders!
Can I just attend a few events a year?
Yes, You can attend any youth event that is on the schedule. However, for some of the events, those who participate in other
youth events have the advantage, over those who only attend a few events.
Can I bring a guest that does not belong to our parish to an event?
Yes, Guest are always welcome to participate in Youth Activities. However, you must sign in your guest and stay with them
throughout the activity. If permission slips/Medical Waivers are required, your guest must also bring these forms to the event. You can find this form on the Upcoming Youth Events Page.
When are Permission Slips/Medical forms needed?
A new Permission Slip/Medical Waiver is needed anytime we leave church property. On the Sign Up Genius, the last page will prompt you to a Permission Waiver if needed.
How do I sign up for youth events?
TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH EVENTS
Go to the Jr. High or High School Youth Ministry Pages and Sign Up on the Sign Up Genius and submit your RSVP.
How do adults volunteer to help with Youth Ministry Events?
Adult are always needed for every youth ministry event. Please go to the Adult Support Opportunities Page, fill in the information and submit. You can also go to the Adult Leadership Interest Indicator Button and e-mail the information form provided. This helps us to know exactly where you interested. We also have the adult help that is needed on every RSVP form on the Events Pages of the website. Please use the Sign Up Genius for each event to sign up as a parent volunteer.
What if I can't afford to participate in Youth Ministry Events?
Money should never keep anyone from participating in any event. Please do not hesitate to call Jonna O'Bryan at 812 449-6560 for additional information. There is money available for families that need assistance.
Who do I make out the check to when paying for Youth Ministry events?
Please make all checks payable to St. Patrick. All money is ran through the St. Patrick accounting office.
Where do I turn in Permission Waivers and Fees for Youth Ministry events?
Permission Waivers and Fees are all submitted online. When you sign up for the Sign Up Genius for each event, it will prompt you to a permission waiver or fee if needed.
Who Drives youth to Youth Ministry Events held off the Church Property?
Buses will be the mode of transportation whenever possible. If cars are the mode of transportation, when we leave church property, youth are divided into cars that are driven by adults. Anyone under the age of 21 is prohibited from driving youth in their cars.
Can my High School youth drive others youth during Youth Ministry Events.
No, St. Patrick does not permit high school youth to drive during our youth ministry events. They will be provided transportation by adults 21 and over.