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Youth Ministry

“Growing closer to God and one another as we grow ourselves.”

The mission of Mary Queen of Peace Youth Ministry

is to sustain a Christ-centered community in the parish that seeks to

foster personal holiness in the lives of MQP teens, parents, and core members

through faith, fellowship, and a special devotion to our Blessed Mother

We are looking for a Director of Youth Ministry to help lead our young people. This person will be responsible for both a middle and high school youth program. Elements of the program include, but are not limited to, assisting with weekly liturgies and leading weekly meetings, catechesis, service projects and other elements. Specific elements are Luke 18 Retreat, the Steubenville Retreat, March for Life, and others.

The candidate will recruit, train and supervise a core team of volunteers to assist in the ministry.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or 5 years of experience with notes of recommendation.

Salary and benefits (health insurance and retirement) determined by archdiocesan standards and are based on education and experience. Please email a cover letter and resume to Fr. Craig Holday, Pastor, at cholway@mqpwg.org, Deadline to apply is June 1 2022.

For MQP Teens:

The MQP Youth Group is made up of teenagers interested in coming together to grow in their relationship with Christ and each other. All teens are encouraged and invited to actively participate in many of the ministerial roles. Opportunities exist for teens to utilize their gifts and talents with the entire parish community by lectoring, serving, being a Eucharistic Minister, or serving as a greeter.

PROJECT LIFE - June 2019

Project Life gathers teens from various backgrounds to be transformed
by the Gospel call to love one another through service to those in need.
Throughout the course of the week, teens (aka "Feet Washers") come
  to know and recognize Jesus Christ in themselves and in the people
  they serve. Through spiritual programming, great music, hard work,
  and good times, Project Life has become an awesome event that
  allows Christ to speak and work through them in ways they would never
have imagined!

Left: Mia at Beyond Housing

LIFE TEEN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - June 2019

Five of our MQP teens on their way to attend
Life Teen Leadership Conference!

STEUBENVILLE MID-AMERICA CONFERENCE - July 2019

More than 30 of our MQP teens
went to the Steubenville STL Mid-America conference,
which a high-energy youth conference where thousands
of teens are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through
dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments,
small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens.

LIFE TEEN NIGHT WITH SEMINARIANS - July 2019

Thanks to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary seminarians
Christopher Kennebeck and Michael Laugeman
for spending time with our MQP teens during our
weekly Mqp Youthministry Life Night!