Missionary Discipleship

We are called to be Missionary Disciples for one another! A teen should strive for at least 10-15 hours of service during the Confirmation year, starting after their Orientation night. The desire is that each teen will participate in a variety of activities that reflect their gifts and talents. It is our hope that these activities will begin to set the pattern for a lifetime of Christian service towards our brothers and sisters in both the local and global communities. Candidates are encouraged to reflect prayerfully with their parents and/or Sponsor on the opportunities available and to participate with an open and joyful spirit.

Teens (and parents) are required to locate their own Discipleship Opportunities (service projects), participate and keep track of logging where/what /how many hours. Please submit your experiences by March 25th using the form at the bottom of this page.

Ideas for Missionary Discipleship

• Contact a St. Gabriel Outreach Ministry or a St. Gabriel Community Partner
• McKinney Food Pantry
• Allen Food Pantry
• REACH (3rd-5th grade ministry at St. Gabriel)- Please note that this has not resumed yet
• Jesse Tree Party (St. Gabriel) (may not resume for 2020)
• Retirement/Senior Living centers
• TFF/CLW/Nursery during Mass at St. Gabriel
• Collect can food for HUGS Restaurant (McKinney)
• Lawson Learning Center
• Samaritan Inn
• Thanksgiving Baskets- delivery (St. Gabriel)
• Children’s Hospital
• SPCA
• Collin County Animal Shelter
• Relay for Life
• Salvation Army
• North Texas Food Bank
• Decorate church for Christmas Masses
• Volunteer to help neighbors in need
• Greyhound Coat Drive
• Serve as a Hospitality Minister at Mass
• McKinney Library
• Organize a drive for the Samaritan Inn
• Volunteer at your school
• ProLife-March for Life
• Little Free Pantry
• Volunteer at Towne Lake
• City Church (McKinney)