In homilies, addresses and countless messages, members of the Class of 2023 have been encouraged to take all that they gained in their Catholic school education, especially their faith in Jesus Christ, and use it to impact the world they are about to enter. This year, diplomas were handed to 1,230 graduates from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton. Read their stories HERE. ALL YOUNG ADULTS OF THE DIOCESE are invited to gather for fellowship, refreshments and discussion at Theology on Tap on July 18 in Monmouth County.
Sponsored by the diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, partnering with St. Aloysius Parish Youth Ministry, Jackson, the event begins at 7 p.m. at Fireside Grill & Bar, Marlboro.
Attendees can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with drinks, food and friends, and hear a casual talk on a topic related to the Catholic faith, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Originating through Renew International, Theology on Tap events are created for young adults ages 21-39 and take place in restaurants or breweries around the Diocese.
To learn more and to register for the event visit HERE.TEENS FROM EIGHTH GRADE THROUGH JUST-GRADUATED
HIGH SCHOOLERS from across the Diocese are invited once again to participate in Mission: Jersey – four one-day in-person service events throughout the summer that seek to involve young Catholics in serving their wider community.
Service days will begin at each parish location with orientation, icebreakers and prayer before traveling to a worksite for the day. All participants will learn about the projects they will be a part of and how they serve the community.
Burlington: July 25, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 236 East Main Street, Maple Shade Ocean: July 27, Visitation Parish, 730 Lynnwood Ave., Brick Mercer: Aug 1, Location TBA (Trenton area) Monmouth: Aug. 3, St. Rose of Lima Parish, 16 Mc Lean Street, Freehold
“Projects will be arranged and supervised by adult leaders and representatives from the organizations we partner with,” explained Daniel Waddington, director of the diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. “Our day will also include prayer, making new friends, games and more! It will very much be a service ‘retreat.’”
For more information and to register click HERE.THE CHANCERY IN LAWRENCEVILLE will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume Wednesday, July 5.