It's a place you can go to feel safe and comfortable with the person that you are and the things in which you believe. It feels really good to go there and talk with others. You can take comfort in knowing that you're not alone. It's easy to feel alone and isolated today, but being a part of youth group makes you feel included, productive, and close to God. Through youth ministry, I met new people that had similar beliefs and wanted to share them with others.
Youth ministry is also a time to have fun with old and new friends.
Adolescence is a difficult time for children, especially today. Academic and social pressures demand so much of a child's attention that spiritual wellness is often sacrificed. A time to meet and talk with peers who have the same faith and direction can not only provide growth, but also additional support in what, at times, must seem a whirlwind. As a family, we seek out those positive opportunities to encounter Christ. Melanie Baillargeon High School Youth Ministry meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month from September to June.