Getting involved at Church?

[Brother Charlie]

How many of you really participate a lot in your Church? I really dont know what to do to participate in Church, as I am not really tied down to one parish, as my family typically goes to multiple parishes, whatever time is convenient on a particular morning. I am also sort of scared of trying to get involved because of experiences in the past, and I dont know what to expect. I really dont like the whole feel of church youth groups, its hard to describe why. If I tried to explain all the things which are keeping me from living a real open and otward life for God, you probably wouldnt understand. My whole life situation is just really confusing. Anyways, there are a whole lot of things which I think are really hurting my ability to become an open christian. I cant stand having to keep my convictions private- nobody really knows who I am. Any advice?

 

[hannabl]

Well, my older sister is a ministrant. Other then that... text reading?

 

[epiclesis]

I've been an altar server for over 9 years, almost 10. I am a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Society, and I am basically in charge of preparing for every 'reception' they have.
I help with Christmas baskets every year. Packing them, delivering them.

I help out at the parish offices with making copies of things for bake sales and such. Occasionally I'll do some "tech support" on their computer down there.
I help decorate the church for Christmas.


I can't think of anything else at the moment.

 

[Brother Charlie]

Well, I can remeber being an altar boy for a little bit, but those arent the nicest memories, because all I can remeber was messing up in front of everybody.

 

[epiclesis]

Well, I can remeber being an altar boy for a little bit, but those arent the nicest memories, because all I can remeber was messing up in front of everybody.

Practice makes perfect.

I remember making mistakes until I was about 12... small ones, but they were enough to bother me. No one notices or care. It's not like they'll kick you out or anything.

 

[Rising_Suns]

I really dont like the whole feel of church youth groups, its hard to describe why

Youth group did little for my spiritual formation as well. What you need is something more mature, like YAM (Young Adult Ministry). Also, don't dismiss the possibility that you are also called to set the example in your youth group.

May the Lord give you His peace!

-Davide

 

[frettr00]

It's good to see you're thinking about that at your age..I'm 22 and I haven't done anything involved like that. I'm considering being a eucharistic minister (EME), but the last time signups came I chickened out on it...well more like.. I was very heavily "spiritually" attacked and it discouraged me from going into it.

 

[EllenMoran]

I'm going to sign up for our St. Ann Sodality women's group at my new parish. I never was a part of any group at my past parishes.