Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students
and parents.
- When can you start participating in Youth Ministry?
- How do I join Youth Ministry?
- Can I just attend a few events a year?
- Can I bring a guest that does not belong to our parish to an event?
- When are Permission Slips needed?
- How do I sign up for youth events?
- How do adults volunteer to help with Youth Ministry Events?
- What if I can't afford to participate in Youth Ministry Events?
- Who do I make out the check to when paying for Youth Ministry events?
- Where do I turn in Permission Slips and Fees for Youth Ministry events?
- Who Drives youth to Youth Ministry Events held off the Church Property?
- Can my High School youth drive others youth during Youth Ministry Events.
When can you start participating in Youth Ministry?
The Summer you begin your 6th grade year.
How do I join Youth Ministry?
If you are a member of Good Shepherd, please go to the Student
Information form on the home page and email your student
information. You are a member of the Youth Ministry just by
being a member of the parish. You may participate in all parish
youth activities.
Can I just attend a few events a year?
Yes, You can attend any youth event that is on the schedule.
However, for some of the events, those who participate in other
youth events have the advantage, over those who only attend a few
events.
Can I bring a guest that does not belong to our parish to an event?
Yes, Guest are always welcome to participate in Youth Activities.
However, you must sign in your guest and stay with them
throughout the activity.
When are Permission Slips needed?
Permission Slips are needed anytime we leave church property. You
can print off the permission slip from this website.
How do I sign up for youth events?
4 WAYS TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH EVENTS
1. Go to the sign up page on this website, fill in the
information and submit.
2.E-MAIL JONNA O'BRYAN AT jobryan@evansville-diocese.org
3. Sign up on the Youth News Bulletin Board in Church
4. Call Jonna O'Bryan at 477-5405 at ext. 126
How do adults volunteer to help with Youth Ministry Events?
Adult are always needed for youth ministry events. Please go to
the to home page and click on the ,Sign up to chaperone an event
page on this website. Fill in the information and submit. You can
also go to the Adult Leadership Interest Indicator Folder on
the home page and e-mail the information provided. This helps us
to know exactly where you interested.
Also, On the Youth News bulletin Board in the Church, there are
sign up sheets for each event. A column for adult chaperones is
on each sign up sheet. Please indicate on the sign up sheet that
you would like to chaperone.
What if I can't afford to participate in Youth Ministry Events?
Please do not hesitate to call Jonna O'Bryan. There is money
available for families that need assistance.
Who do I make out the check to when paying for Youth Ministry events?
Please make all checks payable to Good Shepherd. All money is
ran through Good Shepherd's accounting office.
Where do I turn in Permission Slips and Fees for Youth Ministry events?
You may turn them into the Parish Office, Good Shepherd's School
office or the youth ministry office located in the entrance of
the gym.(old band room)
Who Drives youth to Youth Ministry Events held off the Church Property?
When we leave church property, youth are divided into cars that
are driven by adults. Anyone under the age of 21 is prohibited
from driving youth in their cars.
Can my High School youth drive others youth during Youth Ministry Events.
No, Good Shepherd does not permit high school youth to drive
during our youth ministry events. They will be provided
transportaion by adults 21 and over.