Preaching Goes Viral

Teens find strength in Christ during the COVID-19 pandemic

M2: Membership and audience attachment to a social group (not just to God, faith, or religious practices)

Gathering and growing as a community of faith is also what is emphasized during the high school and middle school youth ministry virtual gatherings in Cluster 22, which includes churches in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland. “There is a nice sense of connection even though we’re all at home. It’s not so much about teaching the class as it is just connecting us through our faith,” says Alden, who is currently missing out on being both a cantor and altar server. “I love knowing that my teachers are there for me.” “The big thing is to be in relationship, talking with them, finding out how they’re doing, seeing if we can find any other resources they might be interested in,” says Michelle Valcourt, parish catechetical leader.

2022-12-16

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