Youth Ministry
This ministry is sponsored by both Holy Family and St. Joseph parishes to serve students in grades 8-12 and to provide opportunities for faith, fun, and service.
Youth Minister & Theology Teacher - Tom Centarri 424-0499 DBQ129YM@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Newman High School, Room 104
Telephone: 423-6939, ext. 1104
My name is Thomas Centarri and I am from Omaha, Nebraska originally.
I'm very pleased to be the new theology teacher at Newman and youth minister in Mason City.
My three immediate goals for the positions I have been selected to serve in are to:
-Build Catholic Identity through ongoing educatiou and service;
-Form community around socials, fellowship, prayer and unity;
-Foster relationships based on respect, visibility, availability and expression.
Thank you for selecting me to teach and minister to the students and youth of Mason City and its surronnding areas. God Bless You.
Religious Education: Click here to register and download forms and read the August newsletter. To find out more about upcoming events, Read This!
All youth in grades 6th - 8th are invited to the Middle School Dance to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 551 Taft Ave. S, Mason City on Sunday, September 19. Admission is $3.00 - includes one free pop or water. Music will be provided by Kirk's Custom D.J. Service. This event is sponsored by St. Joseph.
Camp Greentree, an Overnight Bereavement Camp for youth, ages 7-14, will be September 11-12 at Camp Tanglefoot, Clear Lake, Iowa. For further information contact: Hospice of North Iowa, 641-422-6208, or www.hospicenorthiowa.com
The Spirit & Truth Conference will be held on Saturday, September 11 at Loras College, Alumni Center, Dubuque. Speakers include Michael Voris, Trina Hingtgen and Peter and Rebecca Smith. Open to men, women and teens. For details and to register, visit
www.springtimeofhope.org or call Colleen at 563-580-9373.
Coming Soon
September 18th - CIC High School Open House, 6-8pm, Youth Center
September 19th - AXIS Middle School Dance, 6-8pm, KOC Hall
The Archdiocese requires all students attend Religious Education classes one year prior to receiving the Sacraments. If you have a child in first grade they must attend this year of Religious Education prior to receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion in second grade. Also, the Sacrament of Confirmation now begins in 9th grade. So please note, if you have an eighth grader this year planning on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in 9th grade, they must attend Religious Education starting this Fall.
10-12 grade High School students and College students: please consider being a catechist this year for Religious Education. Teaching our faith to young children and young adults 1st through 8th grade is a rewarding and fun opportunity. A small stipend is paid as well as the reward of knowing you are contributing to the Catholic Community with your time and commitment. Your commitment would include Wednesday nights, when scheduled, 6:30-8:00pm. Please contact the Religious Education Office at 641-424-0499 if you have any questions or would love to sign up!' We look forward to working with you!
High School Youth Ministry - Students interested in joining the CYM Leadership team should contact the Youth Ministry Office. This team is responsible for planning activities for High School age youth.
AXIS Advisory Team members for 2009/10 are the following: Jordan Theobald (7th), Shannon Flaherty (7th), and Abbie Cink (8th) Sarah Betz (6th), Ellie Seaton (6th), Simeon Dohmen (6th), Alec Schmidt (6th), Katie Keenan (7th), Kyser Sanchez (7th), Abby Morse (7th), Kate Campbell (8th), Kris Campbell (8th), and Rachel Bormann (8th). Adults serving on the Team are Barb Dohmen, Jodi Flaherty, Pat Keenan, Ann Morse, Lindsay Schmidt, Annette Squier, and Brandie Theobald.