Children & Youth

Saint Alphonsus has many ministries that are geared toward our youngest parishioners. Opportunities abound, from fellowship to formation, for those in preschool through 12th grade. Considering your children's gifts and talents, please look over the following options for your family.


Adoration
Spend time with Jesus in the day chapel on First Fridays and Fridays during Advent and Lent.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Altar Servers
Assist priests during parish liturgies More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Antioch
High school junior and senior retreat program for spiritual growth and friendship building. 
More >>
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry - youthministry@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Boy Scout Troop
Members and leaders meet at the parish campus for regular meetings, workshops and celebrations throughout the school year. Boys learn values and leadership skills while participating in fun and interesting activities. More >>

Cantors
Lead the congregation in prayer and praise through sacred music More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Children's Liturgy of the Word
This ministry celebrates the lliturgy with children who have not yet received First Communion. Adult song leaders, catechists and readers are necessary for the program to occur twice a month (1st and 3rd Sundays) during 10:30 a.m. Mass. More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Daughters of the Immaculata
High school young ladies seeking holiness, serving others and sharing their faith More >>
Contact: Alexa Sifuentes, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry - youngadult@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 117

Embrace Life Ministry
Active group promoting the dignity of life at all stages More >>
Contact: Father Roberts - EmbraceLifeSAL@gmail.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 601

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Distribute the Eucharist during Mass and/or to individuals who are homebound or in nursing homes More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Family Faith Formation
Child-friendly activities to help families live their faith together
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Knights of the Holy Temple
High school fraternity seeking holiness as young men More >>
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry - youthministry@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Little Blessings Choir
Aimed at enhancing the Liturgy for all while increasing the participation of children - Pre-K through 2nd grade More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Little Flowers
Girls group (ages 5-14) share their faith and explore virtues, saints and service.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Musicians
Provide music for Masses - accompaniment and ensemble opportunities available

Parish Mission
A Lenten “mini retreat” for the whole parish that includes children’s programs and social activities
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Prayer Shawl Ministry
People gather to knit, crochet and pray. Completed prayer shawls are given as gifts to individuals in need of prayer.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Readers
Proclaim God's Word during Mass More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Religious Education Pre-K - 6th grade
Classes assist children in their knowledge and implementation of the faith while offering sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. More >>
Contact: Religious Education Coordinator - recoordinator@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 107

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (R.C.I.C.)
For children 7 or older who would like to enter into the Catholic Church More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Seeds of Faith Choir
Aimed at enhancing the Liturgy for all while increasing the participation of children at Mass
Participants lead the congregation in prayer and praise (Grades 7 - 12). More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Singing Servants Choir
Lead the congregation in prayer and praise through Sacred Music More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Ushers
Help direct and seat people, pass the collection baskets and assist with the procession for the reception of Holy Communion More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Vacation Bible School
A fun-filled week each summer for children to explore their faith (Pre K - 4th grade) More >>
Contact: Religious Education Coordinator - recoordinator@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 107

Youth Ministry (Grades 7- 12)
Sunday evening catechetical sessions and sacramental preparation More >>
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry - youthministry@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Youth Music Ensemble
Aimed at enhancing the Liturgy for all while increasing the participation of children at Mass
Participants lead the congregation in prayer and praise (Grades 7 - 12). More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109


 

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