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Parent Letter: February 22, 2026
This past week we began our annual observance of Lent, a time for us to follow the ancient practices of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. We talked about Lent tonight at Youth Group and we prayed about what we could do during this season to prepare our hearts for Easter. Check out our website at metanoiaym.ca/c/lent for ideas!

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Feb 221 min read


The Hard Truth About the Lenten Season
Can I be real with you for a second? Right now, we are in what I like to call the “dark ages.” Those delicious Thanksgiving meals are long behind us, Christmas decorations are in the (smelly) attic, and the countdown to a new year is a distant echo. Not to mention, those New Year’s resolutions are just starting to get annoyingly difficult. That “fresh start” feeling has passed, and it seems like the stretch to spring break is uncomfortably never-ending. Insert Lenten se

Emma Ostrom
Feb 177 min read


February 15, 2026 Parent Sheet
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/zhJQfn1vTRm9HrjPtPMwA5Df/vault/9543208704 Also see announcement made at Youth Group tonight

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Feb 151 min read


Letter to Parents: February 15, 2026
A letter from MYM Coordinator, Alex Stapleton
Alex Stapleton
Feb 151 min read


Letter to Youth: February 15, 2026
February 15, 2026 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Dear Youth of Holy Trinity Parish, I want to share something important with you. Since 2022, when Janna and I first started Metanoia Youth Ministry, it has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to help build this community. When we started, we didn’t fully know what it would become. But over the past few years, I’ve seen something really special take shape. I’ve seen friendships form, leaders emerge, and I’ve seen so ma
Alex Stapleton
Feb 152 min read


Programming Update on upcoming storm (February 1 & 2, 2026)
Good Afternoon Metanoia Youth Ministry Community! As we head into the weekend, we are closely monitoring the winter weather forecast and want to share an update regarding our upcoming programming. With another significant storm expected Sunday evening, we are making a few adjustments to ensure the safety of our youth, families, and volunteer leaders. Please review the details below for this weekend’s schedule, along with an explanation of why these decisions were made. Monday

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Jan 311 min read


CREATED & CLAIMED Session 4
Dear Parents, This weekend we concluded our series Created & Claimed where we talked a lot about our Identity as Children of God. We talked about how we were Made Good in God’s image and likeness and that He has created us for relationship with Him and each other. We talked about how Sin separates us from God, and how Jesus comes to restore that relationship - that essential identity that we are children of God. Over the past four weeks we’ve been writing our own litany of id

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Alex Stapleton
Nov 29, 20250 min read


CREATED & CLAIMED Session 2
Dear Parents, Last weekend we started a brand new Small Group Series called Created & Claimed , a four-session video study on identity and Christian anthropology. Each week of this series we will have a parent sheet to let you know what is going on at youth group that week. You can read more and watch the trailer for the series at https://ydisciple.com/created-and-claimed/ . This Week's Parent Sheet: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/zhJQfn1vTRm9HrjPtPMwA5Df/vault/9311887364 He
Alex Stapleton
Nov 21, 20252 min read


CREATED & CLAIMED Session 1
Dear Parents, This weekend we started a brand new Small Group Series called Created & Claimed , a four-session video study on identity and Christian anthropology. Each week of this series we will have a parent sheet to let you know what is going on at youth group that week. You can read more and watch the trailer for the series at https://ydisciple.com/created-and-claimed/ . This Week's Parent Sheet: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/zhJQfn1vTRm9HrjPtPMwA5Df/vault/9278547728 We
Alex Stapleton
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Welcome to Metanoia Youth Ministry!
We're so excited to have you join us at Youth Group this weekend! Here are a few things that you need to know about Youth Group!
Alex Stapleton
Oct 2, 20251 min read


What’s Happening? September 26, 2025
We are so excited to kick off a brand new season of Metanoia Youth Ministry programming next weekend! Whether this is your very first tim...

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Volunteer with Metanoia Youth Ministry
Metanoia Youth Ministry at Holy Trinity Parish in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, is dedicated to serving youth in Grades 6-8 and 9-12 ,...

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Big News: Expanding Metanoia Youth Ministry Programs
I am thrilled to share some news about our Metanoia Youth Ministry Programming for the 2025-26 school year. Beginning in October we will be offering two different opportunities for youth in our Parish to come together as a community.
Alex Stapleton
Aug 22, 20252 min read


What’s Happening? August 15, 2025
Today in the Catholic Church we celebrate something called the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Assumption of the Blessed...
Alex Stapleton
Aug 15, 20251 min read


What's Happening? August 1, 2025
Summer Slowdown Do you ever feel like life is moving too fast? That it’s going at a pace too quick for your heart? Us too. Every season...

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Aug 1, 20251 min read


High School Ministry Schedule 2025-2026
Join us back in the Fall! View our full schedule online at (LINK) and a printable version at https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Oxby8H...

Metanoia Youth Ministry
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Join our team this Fall!
Do you have a heart for young people and a desire to help them grow in faith? We’re looking for passionate, faith-filled adults and young...
Alex Stapleton
May 31, 20252 min read


Parent Sheet - November 17, 2024
This week at Youth Group This week Youth Group we talked about Personal Prayer where we highlighted how important a consistent prayer...
Alex Stapleton
Nov 17, 20242 min read


God Has Suffered
Each one of us knows what it is to suffer. Our suffering varies at different times in our lives and each of us experiences our own...
Alex Stapleton
Apr 2, 20241 min read

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