YOUTH MINISTRY

Saint John Bosco has a Youth Ministry Program that is open to all high school students. Members of the 8th Grade Confirmation Program are also invited. The teens plan activities that are held on our parish campus, participate in partnership with other local Catholic and non-Catholic parishes (March for Life), participate in Diocesan events such as ISLI, Light the Fire Youth Rally, Quo Vadis, Up & Over Retreat and Excel.  The youth assist with Faith Formation as Aides, volunteer as Lectors at Mass, volunteer in the summer months for the luncheons that our Parish hosts at the Salvation Army, help with our Parish Vacation Bible Camp and participate in many parish activities such as Sacristans (Mass Coordinators), Altar Servers, serving at our Pasta Dinner in November, assisting with our Giving Tree and in the decoration of our Church for holy days, etc.

Contact:  Maureen Ciavarella (570) 788-1997, ext. 6 

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Do you want to grow deeper in your faith? Do you want to refine your leadership skills from a faith-based perspective? Do you want to form new friendships? Consider joining us at ISLI! The International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI) is a peer-facilitated, faith-based leadership retreat designed by Father Thomas Chambers C.S.C. at the University of Notre Dame. The organization was designed to help young people enhance and expand their leadership aptitude. The retreat will be held March 21st-23rd at Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center in Dalton, PA. The cost for first time participants is 200 dollars, which includes meals, housing accommodations, and retreat materials. Consider registering today at dioceseof-scranton.org under the tab “International Student Leadership Institute 2025” by March 10th, 2025. We hope to see you there! Reach out to our Youth Ministry Team at: youthmin@diocese ofscranton.org” if you have any questions.

The cost of the weekend, room, board, and materials is $200. However, St. John Bosco Parish has scholarships available in the amount of $175. Participant would pay $25, and the scholarship would cover the additional $175. Participants must be a registered and participating member of the parish.