Schoenstatt Girls' Youth of Nebraska
With the start of a new school year comes the start of the girls' group meetings! Girls' youth from around the world have come to find the joy in belonging to the Schoenstatt girls' youth - why? In the Schoenstatt youth we find a new family of friends - friends who love their faith, and are longing to be reflections of the beauty of Mary! Each group is geared to a different age level:
Mary's Little Crowns
Girls from ages 6-9 years old belong to Schoenstatt as Mary’s Little Crowns. They strive to resemble Mary with the joy and dignity of a child worthy of a crown. This in turn gives Mary joy. In Sacred Scripture St. Paul tells his listeners, “You are my joy and crown.” (Phil. 4:1) This basic biblical message is reflected in Mary who loves and cherishes us as her joy and her little crowns.
The program material leads the girls to grow in love for Mary and the Church. It teaches basic knowledge of Catholic Marian devotion (for example: feast days, the holy rosary, names of Mary, pilgrimage places, Mary’s virtues, etc.) and how Schoenstatt honors our Lady. Each group meeting corresponds to the school year and is held at least once a month.
Marian Apostles
Girls between 9-13 years old belong to Schoenstatt as Marian Apostles. To be an apostle means to be a person who is given and sent on a mission. The girls strive to become apostles of Mary through their thoughts, words, and actions. The program material introduces the girls into the history of Schoenstatt, and the stories of young people who loved Mary and their faith. The girls take upon themselves basic commitments to the faith and strive to form their consciences in the choices they make.
Ver Sacrum Patris Youth
Girls 14 and above join the Schoenstatt Girls’ Youth. They strive to become reflections of Mary with the desire to help lead the world homeward to the heavenly Father. The material the girls cover includes:
- developing a personal value system which is influenced by faith, self-knowledge, coming to recognize and follow God’s providence in their lives,
- self- education,
- Schoenstatt history and spirituality (covenant of love, everyday sanctity, and instrumentality), and
- preparation for a consecration to Mary known in Schoenstatt as the covenant of love.
How can I get involved?
If you would be interested in learning more about the Schoenstatt Youth here in the Lincoln diocese,please call Sr. M. Jennifer: 402-826-3346.
Or email her: srjennifer@schsrsmary.org
Summer Camp Fun ~ 2010!
