GRINNELL DEANERY CAMPOUTThe Grinnell Deanery Junior High Campout was held June 14-15 at Whitebreast Youth Camp. It rained and it poured but the youth LOVED it! There was rain, prayer, food, tag, rain, food, board games, rain, hike, rain, food, smores ,rain, prayer, sleeping, food, hike, games, rain, Mass, SUNSHINE, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, & more prayer!
Extremely proud of all the youth who attended and the adults who volunteered their weekend! Delightful! |
UPCOMING EVENTSHIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION
Meets Sunday evenings from 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Group Room. FUNDRAISERS Fundraiser participation is open to all youth grades 6-12. This money can be saved and used at a later date for upcoming events such as rallies, NCYC, mission trips, ski trips, and other faith enriching activities. ST. MARY'S APPAREL Currently selling shirts, jackets, & more! Contact the Faith Formation Office for more information or to sign up to work! Sale ends 4/19/15. SPRING FLING Spring Fling Event is coming soon! Watch email for more information! TREAT YOURSELF EVENT Currently scheduled for June 8 after 5:30 p.m. Mass. More details coming! CLOW PICNIC FUNDRAISER The Clow Picnic will be held on Saturday August 22. If interested in working this event, please contact Donna DeJoode at the church office. 641-673-0659 BACK TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST Sunday August 23 will offer an opportunity to earn money for youth accounts. Watch your email for more information about this event. MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA Saturday November 14 10:00a - 12:00p FAITH FORMATION BEGINS! Faith Formation Classes begin Sunday, September 13, 2015!! |
FROG - Fully Rely On God 2016-2017FROG is the Junior High Youth Group! All youth grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate in this fun and faith-filled fellowship!
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RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Many retreats are available for youth! This is a fabulous way to grow in personal relationship with God and get to know others who share a common faith.
*Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a retreat for high school juniors and seniors.
*Christ in Others Retreat (COR) is a retreat for sophomores, juniors, & seniors in high school.
*Catholics In Action (CIA) is a retreat and work mission combined into a 3-day event. This is for all high school students.
*Youth Rally - There are two youth rallies per year, one in Spring for junior high students and one in Fall for high school students. This is a one-day event.
*National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an event for high school youth from across the nation. This event occurs once every two years.
*Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a retreat for high school juniors and seniors.
*Christ in Others Retreat (COR) is a retreat for sophomores, juniors, & seniors in high school.
*Catholics In Action (CIA) is a retreat and work mission combined into a 3-day event. This is for all high school students.
*Youth Rally - There are two youth rallies per year, one in Spring for junior high students and one in Fall for high school students. This is a one-day event.
*National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an event for high school youth from across the nation. This event occurs once every two years.
CIA - 2016
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HS DCYC 2016
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NCYC 2017
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Many opportunities are available for youth to develop leadership skills and take on leadership roles within our diocese. Keep reading for some great leadership activities available just for youth!
Diocesan Youth Ministry Committee
The DYMC is a group of 18 youth who work with adult leaders to provide leadership and promote comprehensive youth ministry across our diocese. Three youth representatives are elected from each deanery. These youth must be sophomores, juniors or seniors in the current school year, and should have attended the Christian Leadership Institute or some other leadership training. The group meets six times a year at central locations in our diocese.
Christian Leadership Institute
CLI is a week-long opportunity for teens and adults to grow in their leadership skills. Over the course of six days, teens will
be empowered to become leaders of CLI. The teens will plan prayer services, liturgies, social experiences, and youth events.
be empowered to become leaders of CLI. The teens will plan prayer services, liturgies, social experiences, and youth events.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Youth in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to raise monies for individual accounts that can then be used for rallies, retreats, mission trips, activities and much more.
No Show Spring Fling 2016 Over $1700 raised!! THANK YOU!!!
The No Show Spring Fling was held in April. This was an opportunity for the parish community to "stay home" and support youth through direct donations.
Treat Yourself Event with Dessert Auction June 11, 2016
The fourth annual Treat Yourself Event has much to offer people of all ages! This event begins with prize boxes which can be purchased for both men and women. Every box is a winner! See if you are the lucky Grand Prize winner!! At the event, a dessert auction is held and you can purchase samples while waiting for the auction. Coffee and lemonade served!
Back To School Breakfast 2016 August 21, 2016
Our fourth annual Back to School Breakfast will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 following 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Parish Center.