Changes to 8th Grade D-Groups moving forward

New this year, we will be launching 8th Grade D-Groups in the Spring of 2023 (rather than the fall as in previous years). This change is being after careful evaluation and with the hope to set D Groups up for greater success in the future. A few points of the plan to note are:

• 8th grade D Groups have been completely separated from our Confirmation Preparation.

• We invite all 8th graders to participate in Alpha Youth during the Fall and Winter. This will allow our youth to hear and accept the Gospel message before moving into Discipleship groups. It will also give more time for teens to get to know one another and the adult leaders before officially forming D Groups in the Spring.

• Discipleship groups are a choice to continue to share life and prayer, walking in discipleship, with a small group community through high school.

• All 8th grade teens will be invited to join a D Group the Spring. D Groups will begin forming in February - March, 2023.

Upcoming 8th Grade D Group Ministry Dates:

Wednesdays (6:30 - 8:00 pm) at Saint Michael Church

April 5, 2023 - Kick Off

April 19 & April 26 - On Site D Group Meetings

May 10 - Sending Night (with Adoration)

D Groups will move to host homes for May Meetings: May 17 & 24

All 8th graders who wish to participate in the D Group Ministry for the 2022 - 2023 year must register in the Spring.

For any D-group questions or concerns please contact:

 John O’Sullivan (male groups)

Hollie Danis (female groups)

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Parent Safety Training

All parents who have a son or daughter in a D-group are strongly encouraged to complete one free Protecting God’s Children online training session, if they have not already done so.