Register your child for JCYO!

The JCYO program is designed to give students in grade 7-8 an opportunity for building a community of Catholic friends in hopes they can continue to build on those healthy, holy friendships throughout Middle School and High School.
 

"Middle school students are at a unique stage in life where they are just beginning to enter into a greater level of responsibility and independence. Good influences and positive community can help shape middle schoolers into strong disciples of Christ who are truly taking ownership of their faith. We strive to provide an opportunity for Catholic mentorship and community, as well as personal prayer and devotion to Jesus Christ, through St. Michael's JCYO." -Sara, JCYO coordinator

WHAT DO WE DO
Periodic service projects deepen their understanding of social justice and social events continue to build community within their group.

Topic nights will be on establishing good prayer habits through different forms of prayer as well as "issue nights" on topics of morality such as, gossip, healthy male and female friendships and other issues that affect middle school teens.

WHEN DO WE MEET
JCYO meets Sunday nights from the conclusion of the 5 PM Mass until 7:30 PM. 

• Bible Study small groups are as follows: 7th grade girls, 8th grade girls, 7th grade boys, and 8th grade boys. Small groups are led by Auburn University students on the JCYO core team and meet biweekly throughout the year. 

CONTACT
Mrs. Sara Schiller, Coordinator: jcyo@stmichaelsauburn.com

Hi! My name is Sara Schiller. My husband, Chris, and I are alumni of Auburn University, where we earned undergraduate and master's degrees in Vocal Music Education. During our time as students at Auburn, we were both members of St. Michael's Core Team and volunteered weekly with JCYO, in addition to leading worship for retreats with High School CYO. After graduation, we served as missionaries for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) at the University of Tennessee, and learned how to be missionaries for Christ with our whole lives. We are now teaching music in Auburn City Schools and love serving with JCYO. We have two boys, Carter and Dawson. 

SPECIAL EVENTS AND FORMS

• Archdiocesan COVID-19 Liability Waiver: Each student will need this form completed for each summer activity. Parent signatures are required. If a student does not have this form filled out, they will be sent home.
  • Link: Archdiocesan COVID-19 Liability Waiver