Tigerton area parishes believe
in youth ministry

Third in a Bishop's Appeal series

	CHECKING IN: Peter Andrastek, youth minister at the linked parishes in Tigerton, Leopolis, Marion and Wittenberg, spends much of his time preparing the weekly CREDO program. (Rick Evans photo)

By Brian Kohls
Compass Correspondent

TIGERTON -- In our world of e-mail, instant messages, iPods, 24-hour news, and two-income families, the Christian ideals of love of God and neighbor, and service to humanity, are sometimes forgotten.

But those ideals are at the heart of the faith formation program Peter Andrastek coordinates at the linked parishes of St. Anthony, Tigerton; St. Mary, Leopolis; St. Mary, Marion; and Holy Family-St. William, Wittenberg.

"I want these kids to know Christ so they can love Christ. I want these kids to know the Eucharist so they can love the Eucharist," said Andrastek, who coordinates high school and adult faith-formation, directs high school Confirmation preparation and assists a recently organized Men's Club.   Full story ...

Sidebar: Youth ministry help

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    The movement is new, but the theology it's based on is found in the
    Old Testament

 • Lenten series come to radio and Internet
    Local bishops featured

 • Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List --
    Giving now will assure life-giving Easter season
    Wish List project enters 14th year of helping others

L e n t
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     Lent reveals the quality of spiritual life  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Michael Stubbs --     Jesus' suffering is a weapon against evil  • Lenten series come to radio and Internet  • Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles		• Editorial -- Something for Lent • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures Lent articles from previous issues: • Feb. 16, 2007 issue • Lenten fast and abstinence rules • Editorial -- Fasting for a purpose (2/9) 2007 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for February 25, 2007: Lent reveals the quality of spiritual life

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for February 25, 2007: Jesus' suffering is a weapon against evil

 • Editorial -- Counting costs
    As war nears the start of its fifth year it's appropriate to look at the human costs

 • Editorial -- Something for Lent
    Book will appeal to San Damiano Cross fans

 • Patricia Kasten -- Sin cuts us off our relationship with God, others (Lent)

 • Mary Sherman -- Sinning means 'missing the mark' (Lent)

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)

Sharing Our Faith   Articles on 2007 Bishop's Appeal • Tigerton area parishes believe in youth ministry (Feb. 23, 2007) • Stewardship plan rests on foundation of prayer, service (Feb. 16, 2007) • Bishop's Appeal calls Catholics to stewardship (Feb. 9, 2007)    Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use    Sidebar: Advancing the Mission update    Sidebar: 2007 Bishop's Appeal facts