Service & Justice
Sharing the love of Jesus with
others to bring about a more just society is a key component to who we are as a
Catholic community at St. Joan of Arc. The Youth Ministry program at St. Joan
of Arc strives to empower our youth to live the law of love through a diverse
range of service opportunities that promote Catholic Social Teaching.
MICAH Service Program
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what
does the LORD require of you? To act
justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
MICAH Service is an opportunity where
youth in grades 6-12 are encouraged to serve once a month with an agency or
organization that promotes Catholic Social Teaching. Youth sign up for a
service site online after the program year orientation meeting. Youth are
mentored and supervised by Service Lead volunteers. MICAH typically happens on
the third Sunday of the month. Youth will have the opportunity to serve at one
site per year. Questions? Contact Chris Sonnek.
MICAH Service Sites for 2023-2024
Service Trips
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Pine Ridge, South Dakota | Odd Year Summers
St. Joan Youth Ministry has built a relationship with
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation through the organization, Re-Member.
From March through October each year, Re-Member welcomes more than 1,200
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to the Reservation for week-long working
vacations, with a strong emphasis on cultural immersion. Working with Re-member
staff, we complete various projects across the Reservation, including skirting
trailers, painting, building porches, and other physical work. We also immerse ourselves
in the culture and history of the Lakota people.
Midwest Mission Trip
Various Locations | Even Year Summers
We spend a week
in our host city serving alongside some great organizations that are working to
support the local community. The organizations may include food pantries, soup
kitchens, local gardens, and intergenerational care centers. Many of the
organizations are interconnected in the process of promoting equity and justice
throughout the city. In the evenings we participate in local worship services,
prepare and serve a community meal, enjoy some of the local attractions, and
hear from community friends who work with teenagers and adults from the inner
city.