If you've been at St. Elizabeth for a while, you have probably heard about the Core Team.  But who are they and what do they do?

The Core Team is a group of upperclassman high school leaders who have been selected to help grow the youth ministry program here at St. Elizabeth from the ground level.  They help to organize and lead events such as youth group sessions, lock-ins, faith formation classes, and retreats.  They are also instrumental in helping with mission trips, leading the evening devotional sessions. 

Being a part of the Core Team is a commitment in all senses of the word. Core Team members are expected to lead their peers by example both in and out of Church. They also must attend an overnight basic training provided by the Diocese, where they receive their provisional level 1 acknowledgement in youth ministry.

What do we look for when seeking new members? Our focus is on six questions: 

1. Is your faith an integral part of your everyday life? 
2. Do you attend Mass and receive the Sacraments regularly? 
3. Do you make decisions based on what God wants, or what the world wants? 
4. Do you stand up for what is right even if you're all alone? 
5. Will you make the commitment needed to be a leader in our parish? 
6. And are you a role model for younger students? 

In other words, do you live out your faith?  Strive for these attributes and you may get an invitation in the future to be a Core Team Member.

Our current Core Team consists of Nick R., David M., Conor U., Michael B., Kendall B., Gerard V., Joshua B., Connor A., and Claire M.  Our trained adults are Mackenzie Cytlak and Victor Kossey.