"The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort: you were made for greatness!"  - Pope Benedict XVI

Young people - you are not the future of the Church. You ARE the Church!

Jesus calls to you, He wants so desperately to know you, to love you, and to make your life an adventure full of abundant life - will you give Him the opportunity? 

St. Wendelin Youth Ministry strives to offer young people ( grades 7-12 ) the opportunity to encounter the Person of Jesus Christ  through learning, prayer, service, and community. 

YDisciple -  YDisciple is an opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) who desire to develop deep friendships with other faith filled young people while also developing a strong relationship with Christ under the guidance of a mentor. Groups of 4-8 young people and 2 adult mentors meet at least twice a month for food, fellowship, prayer, and conversation. There are also large group events periodically at the parish for all YDisciple groups and other junior high or high schoolers to come together in community.

Frequent  Works of Mercy activities are offered for young people to participate in, such as leaf raking in the local community, writing cards or creating gifts for those who are homebound or in nursing homes, participating in pro-life activities, helping with summer Vacation Bible School, etc. Students are encouraged to dive into prayer in order to grow in love for Jesus and into works of mercy, so as to grow in love for others.

For more information about all of the opportunities available to teens in our parish & Fostoria community, contact Jessica Pehmoeller at 419-435-6692 x338 or jessica.pehmoeller@stwendelin.org.