JAM

Middle School

Youth Ministry

TEEN TESTIMONIES CONTACT US

St. Benedict Parish 16223 S. 48th St.

Phoenix, AZ, 85048

Coordinator of Youth Ministry David Rees

480-961-1610 ext. 307

drees@stbenedict.org

https://www.facebook.com/StBensYM

https://instagram.com/stbenym/

www.stbenedict.org

PARISH OF

ST. BENEDICT

"I have become more active involunteering in our church since

going to JAM...I pray to God moreoften when I am nervous about

something or when I see someonewho looks like they need a prayer."

- Keegan, 6th Grade

"I go to JAM so I can meet newpeople and learn the journey of Jesus

Christ." - Daniel, 7th Grade

"The whole atmosphere taught atJAM is to become the best version ofourselves through the great teachings

of Jesus and to love one another." - Luisa, 8th Grade

"JAM has changed my life because Ilearned a lot about myself, things Imay not have learned if I did not

attend and participate. I have alsolearned more about the love of God

and how even as kids we can beexamples of that love to others."

- Abby, 8th Grade

WHAT IS JAM? JAM'S FOUNDATIONWHAT DOES JAM DO?

JAM (Jesus And Me) is the middle school religious education

program at St. Benedict. By sharing theteachings of the Catholic Church anddiscussing moral issues, our youth

grow in relationship with one another and with Jesus Christ. JAM challenges

our middle school youth to live out their faith in everyday life.

Catechesis

The Person of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church, Sacraments,

Discipleship, Scripture,Prayer/Spirituality

Life Issues

Morality, Social Justice, Stress/Anxiety, Peer Pressure,

Social Media, Relationships

To relay biblical and doctrinal truths to our youth.

To promote a lifestyle of

moral and theological virtues.

To actively serve the community on behalf of the Catholic Church.

To encourage others to share

their gifts, talents, joys, and struggles.

To instill the importance of personal prayer and spirituality.

To promote the greatness of

Christ over adult leaders and ministries.

JAM Sessions Our JAM sessions are on Tuesday

evenings from 6:00-7:15pm at St. JohnBosco Catholic School. A session

includes snacks, games/icebreakers, teachings, small group discussions,

and prayer experiences.

Jr. High Service Camp JAM partners with Catholic Charities to

host a week-long summer camp allowingour youth to serve the community. Some

focus groups we have helped includeveterans, low-income families, refugees,

and children with academic needs.

Service To put our faith into action, JAM teens

and leaders volunteer at monthly serviceevents. These events allow teens to growin faith, charity, service, and love for our

brothers and sisters in Christ.