Youth Formation
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts is for boys in the 6th grade (11 years old) through 18 years old. The Troop meets every week on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. If you would like more information contact the Boy Scouts liaison, J.B. Shelley, jessbshelley@gmail.com or mqpboyscouts@gmail.com or see the Troop web site at www.troop310.com
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouting at Mary, Queen of Peace Pack 310 is for boys in the 1st through 5th grades. Numerous fun-filled pack activities evolve around learning, personal growth, achievement and camaraderie. We emphasize involvement of the whole family in activities including: Overnight Camping Trips, Pinewood Derby Races, Cubmobile Races, Raingutter Regatta, Field Trips, Summer Day Camp, Family Picnic and Achievement and Award Celebrations. The Pack is divided into individual Dens, typically with 6-12 boys in the same group. Den activities include rank advancement and achievements, crafts, games, skits, field trips and fun. Our Pack meeting is usually on the 1st Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in MQPCS Cafeteria. Individual dens typically meet twice a month. If you are interested, please contact John Tomba, jctomba@yahoo.com or mqpcubscouts@gmail.com.
Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout troops at Mary, Queen of Peace offer an opportunity for community building among girls of all ages. If you are interested in volunteering as a troop leader or require further information, contact the ministry leader, Maria Dum at mdum@maryqueenofpeace.org.
Liturgy of the Word, Children
On Sunday during the 8 a.m. Mass, we offer Liturgy of the Word for children in grades first through fourth grades. At 9:30 a.m. Mass, we will offer Liturgy of the Word for Children in pre-K through first grade and Liturgy of the Word for Children in second through fourth grade. The children are dismissed from Mass with a facilitator. They listen to the Gospel read from the Children’s Lectionary and then discuss the Gospel on a level that is appropriate to their age. Registration is not required to attend. For more information or to volunteer, contact ministry leader Ann Costa, costagirls@charter.net or mqpchildrensliturgy@gmail.com.
Religious Education
Religious Education is provided for young people from Kindergarten through high school. Families must be registered parishioners of Mary, Queen of Peace.
All pre-school children through fourth grade children are encouraged to attend Children's Liturgy of the Word every Sunday during 9:30 am Mass. This does not count as formal Religious Education but as enrichment to your child's faith life.
A kindergarten program is now available on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons during regular Religious Education classes. No K class on Wednesday evening. The curriculum is based on the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of New Orleans in conjunction with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. A text approved by the Archdiocese is used. Registration is required and limited space is available. Classes for grades 1 through 6 are scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. and on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Grades 7 through 10 are held on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Classes are one hour and 15 minutes. The curriculum guidelines and approved textbooks set by the Archdiocese and the USCCB are used. We also teach Child Protection and do criminal background checks on all teachers and staff. Registration is required and tuition at present is $60 per child up through 4 children. For more information, contact DRE Jewell Bayhi at 674.9794 or jbayhi@maryqueenofpeace.org.
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Sacramental Preparation
It is the policy of the Archdiocese that all children receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation attend two full years of religious education classes in CCD or Catholic School before the immediate preparation for the sacrament. Preparation is handled in the church parish by the Religious Education department, not by the Catholic school. Confirmation is held in 11th grade and therefore students must have attended 9th and 10th grade. Confirmation classes are held on Sunday evenings. Reconciliation and Eucharist are usually prepared for in the second grade. All three of the sacraments require parent meetings and support of the program by parents, whether the child is in Catholic, pubic or private school. Home materials are used along with classroom materials for each preparation. Interviews are held with parents and the child present before sacraments can be received. Please note that all children in 1st through 12th grade should attend Religious Education classes either in the church parish or in a Catholic school. The Archdiocese recognizes no other programs or schools for preparing your child's Religious Faith formation. For more information, or if you have questions, contact DRE Jewell Bayhi at jbayhi@maryqueenofpeace.org or 674-9794.
… is Youth Ministry here at MQP. All grades 6-12 are encouraged to attend the awesome events that will take place. Below is explanation of some recurring events. Please note that Junior High refers to young people in grades 6-8 and high school is grades 9-12.
Youth Night
Junior High – 4:30-6pm High School – 7-8:30pm
Check the Calendar for dates.
This is your time to dive deeper into your faith by coming together for Youth Night. There will be games, prizes, fellowship and of course food. We will talk about our relationship with God, as well as opportunities for service and chances to go on amazing trips. Answer the call and come on out to Youth Night.
Open Youth Room (OYR)
High School – Wednesday 5:00-8:00pm Junior High – Thursday 4:30-6:30pm
OYR takes place every week in the Youth Room of the Parish Center. OYR is a time to hang out and have fun with your peers. The Youth Room is stocked with fun such as: a pool table, Nintendo Wii, board games, and stocked with snacks for purchase as a fundraiser to get more stuff for the Youth Room. So bring a friend and come hang out at OYR.
WE WANT YOU! To be a part of the PEACEMAKERS! For more information regarding Peacemakers and/or volunteering with the peacemakers please contact Stephen Johnson, Youth Director via email sjohnson@maryqueenofpeace.org or call (985) 626-6977.
Permission Slips/Registration
Registration Form
Junior High Youth Rally
World Youth Day
Corn Maze
Youth Medical Consent
Calendar
Google Calendar
iCal Link: https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/mqppeacemakers%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics