As the teens here at Sacred Heart of Mary grow up in our parish community, we recognize a need for their unique involvement. The teen leadership program was developed to encourage high school teens to participate in our youth community in a more active, intentional manner. Our teen leaders work directly with the Youth Director on a common goal of achieving a positive, friendly youth group enviroment for all middle school and high school teens in Boulder county .
Teen leaders are selected by the youth director through an application process which begins June 1st and ends July 1st. Interested high school teens must complete an application and provide requested documents no later than July 1st. Thereafter, an interview with the youth director will be scheduled and a determination will be made no later than July 20th.
The teen leadership positions run according to the school year beginning in August and concluding in May.
Requirements to apply as a teen leader:
Rising Junior or Senior (must be a Junior or Senior in high school for the upcoming school year)
An active, consistent participant in youth group and parish activities
In good standing with their high school
Duties as a teen leader:
Meet weekly with the youth director for youth group planning session
Lead youth group and teen programs as determined by the youth director
Participate in youth group and associated retreats and programs
Contact youth group participants regarding upcoming youth group events