Faith Formation Events
Groups
Teen Talk
Teen Talk is a Youth group for grades 9-12
TBD
Dead Theologians Society (DTS)
Dead Theologians Society is a Catholic youth program which focuses on education on the lives of the saints. High school students meet on specific Sundays from 7-9pm at the SMSU Campus Religious Center.
Retreats & Events
Summer Camps
SCHOENSTATT 2023 - SLEEPY EYE, MN
Registration open until July 10th!
Camp Beloved (girls)
July 22-24 (Gr 6-8) / July 25-28 (gr 9-12)
Camp Greatness (boys)
July 29-July 31 (Gr 6-8) / Aug 1-4 (gr 9-12)
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GIRLS YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
SLEEPY EYE, MN
Registration opens March 1st, 2023!
Various dates in June - click here for details
Schoenstatt, a German word meaning "beautiful place," provides an opportunity for your daughter(s) to experience the beauty of Catholic values and enjoy activities that provide instructive, spiritual enrichment. The camps are under the direction of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. All members of the Schoenstatt Girls' Youth and interested Catholic girls ages 9 years and older are invited to participate in the camp sessions corresponding to their age group.
Click here to register for either or both days!
DNU Broomtree Retreat
A retreat designed for youth grades 9-12 who want to "go deeper" in their faith and their relationship with Christ.
This retreat gives youth an opportunity for spiritual direction, prayer, games, and a general "retreat" from the craziness of life.
Steubenville Conference
Attend this Transformational Catholic Event that offers conferences that evangelize, equip and empower high school youth to become radical, joyful disciples. Enjoy keynote speakers, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and much more.
Learn more ator visit on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter (@PFYMN) - 952-224-0333
Groups going in 2023:
Rochester (July 14-16) and St. Paul (July 28-30) - Contact Shannon Evjen to get connected!
Minneota Area Mission Trip
Summer 2023 for youth grades 8-12
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Hennen via email, emhaugland@hotmail.com or 507-828-6797.
Catholic Heart Work Camp
For youth grades 7-12.
Discounted tickets available! Contact Shannon Evjen
It is one thing to say we are Christian but another to live it.
This Camp is designed to show the youth the importance of service and the truest meaning of the term Love thy Neighbor. At this event the youth will be exposed to Catholic Speakers. They will have a chance to meet other enthusiastic young Catholics from around the country. They will work with there hands to assist those less fortunate in the community.
Please take some time to view the Promo video to help yourself gain a better understanding of this opportunity to grow in Christ's love.
Camp Info
Riverbend TEC
(TOGETHER ENCOUNTERING CHRIST)
TEC is a 3-day retreat that invites youth age 16+ and adults to encounter Jesus in a real way.
June 24-26, 2023 in Marshall
Visit www.riverbendtec.org for more information and registration form
Totus Tuus
June 4-9, 2023
Totus Tuus, which is Latin for "Totally Yours" (Pope St. John Paul II's motto), is a week-long summer catechetical program for youth.
A team of four young adults travel around the Diocese and teach youth in grades 1-6 during the day (M-F) about various themes of our Faith.
This daytime program consists of teaching, games, Holy Mass, and skits and runs from 9am to 2pm. In the evening, from 7:30-9:30pm (Sun-Thurs), a program for youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join the team for faith discussions, prayer time (including Adoration), games, and the opportunity to witness college students living a fully Catholic life.
Contact Shannon Evjen if you would like to help in any way!
Discipleship Week
2 separate retreat experiences for grades 6-8 and 9-12.
D-Week is an incredible, life-changing retreat experience for Catholic teens! You will personally encounter God through, dynamic NET team, excellent music, practical presentations, Mass & Reconciliation, and outdoor activities.
Learn more & register at www.netusa.org/dweek