Matthew 28:19-20
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
 

Beginning Oct 5th 2022
Mater Dei School, Nativity Center
4243 Natalia Way

Grades 7-12 will meet every Wednesday with the following exceptions:
Nov 23 (Thanksgiving weekend)
Dec 8th (IC Holy day of obligation)
Dec 21 and 28 (Christmas)
April 5 (Easter Break)

All youth in grades 7-12 are asked to seriously consider attendance at the Rekindle Diocesan Youth Conference Saturday March 25 at Caroll Kuemper Schools. It's a blast! For more information please contact Dn. Rick Roder (712.226.4317) or Dn. Kevin Poss.

In life and in faith we are called to community. Mater Dei Parish Youth Ministry firmly believes this and that is why we offer high schools teens the opportunity to get involved in our teen small group program. 

Small groups consist of teens (already confirmed) the same age paired with adult mentors. Our small groups provide an enviroment of trust and transparency where teens are known and loved. Their faith-filled adult mentors apprentice them in the disciplines of a disciple. Small groups draw teens out of a peer-dominated paradigm and call them to maturity through relationships with adults. They strengthen catechesis through testimony, discussion and faith sharing. We will utilizes video lessens about faith and life produced by some of the top Catholic presenters from around the country. 

Small Groups help with the five fundamental needs of teenagers. 

1. The need to be understood
2. The need to belong
3. The need to be transparent
4. The need to engage in critical thinking about faith and life
5. The need for guidance

Are you a teen interested in joining us or a parent who'd like their teen involved in our Small Groups, contact Deacon Rick Roder, rick.roder@materdeisc.org