Middle School Summer Service Week 2024
July 2024 - Specifics TBD
Service in the morning and fun activities in the afternoon!
Adult volunteers are welcome to join the fun!
PAXCONNEX
Middle School, Grades 6-8
Sessions on Sundays 6:00-7:00pm
This year middle school youth registered in Pax Christi Faith Formation will meet in room 131, John XXIII, to learn about their Catholic faith and grow in discipleship while building meaningful relationships with other youth and their adult leaders. Middle school youth can expect to learn about the Bible, Saints, Vocation, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Mass while meeting new people, and reconnecting with old friends. Snacks provided!
Fun events are also planned for middle school fun nights (held during the normally scheduled faith formation session times). Check the calendar for more details!
Asynchronous online option available with self-guided lessons delivered through Flocknote.
2023-24 Program Schedule:
Fall:
10/1: Session 1: Introductions/Icebreaker Night
10/8: Session 2: PCYI/The Life and Dignity of the Human Person Pt. 1
10/15: Session 3: The Life and Dignity of the Human Person Pt. 2
10/29: Session 4: Call to Family, Community and Participation Pt. 1
11/5: Session 5: Call to Family, Community and Participation Pt. 2
11/12: Session 6: Rights and Responsibilities Pt. 1
11/19: Session 7: Rights and Responsibilities Pt. 2/Advent
12/3: Session 8: Event Night!
12/10: Session 9: Preferential Option for the Poor Pt. 1/Advent
12/17: Session 10: Preferential Option for the Poor Pt. 2 /Christmas
Spring:
1/7: Session 11: The Dignity of Work, and the Rights of Workers Pt. 1
1/21: Session 12: The Dignity of Work, and the Rights of Workers Pt. 2
1/28: Session 13: The Life and Dignity of the Human Person Revisited Pt. 1
2/4: Session 14: The Life and Dignity of the Human Person Revisited Pt. 2/Lent
2/25: Session 15: Solidarity Pt. 1/ Lent
3/3: Session 16: Solidarity Pt. 2/ Lent
3/10: Session 17: Holy Week/Easter
4/7: Session 18: Care for God’s Creation Pt. 1/ Easter
4/14: Session 19: Care for God’s Creation Pt. 2/ Easter
4/21: Session 20: Go Out, Go Out, to all the world! (large group)
4/28: Session 21: Event Night!
About Evan Bierer
Middle School Youth Formation Minister
Evan Bierer has served at Pax Christi Catholic Community as Middle School Youth Formation Minister and video editor for four years. Previously Evan has been a site coordinator and program leader for Just 5 Days, a national week-long Catholic middle school summer mission trip experience created by the Center for Ministry Development (CMD) and has had one foot in Youth Ministry and one foot in music for many years. Evan belongs to the Youth Ministers Network (YMN) and the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministers (NFCYM).
Evan holds a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Bachelor of Music from McNally Smith College of Music in Saxophone Performance. Certified and licensed to teach K-12 classroom and instrumental music through the State of Minnesota, Evan also maintains a private lesson studio, teaches woodwind lessons and Jazz Band at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN, and performs as a freelance saxophonist and in several music ensembles.
Contact Evan Bierer: 952-405-7213, ebierer@paxchristi.com