We have a jam-packed Youth Update for you with a lot of new information.
Be sure to check out the “Camps | Retreats | Trips” section for Camp Summit information along with Steubenville registration info and a quick survey about the High School Service Week.
Note that our Open Gym day has changed to Mondays.
Finally, we have a few more weeks for our school year small groups and we are hard at work firming up summer activities and events plans.
Enjoy this beautiful Spring weather. Happy Easter!
Zach & Dana
Open Gym - New Day of the Week
Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm
Open Gym is moving to Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Middle School and High School students and adult leaders are all welcome to attend. We are requiring sign-up ahead of time (this week’s is below). If you’d like more information contact Zach.
Open Gym Monday April 12
Sign up to attend open gym 6:30-8:00 pm at the Pax Christi Youth Center
Youth Participant
Adult Supervisor
Thursday Small Group will Continue!
5-6 pm (In Person & on Skype)
During Lent our Youth Ministry Intern, Ayla, started a high school small group aimed at emowering students to lead themselves in reflection, discussion, and prayer. We decided to continue through the Spring!
Middle School Small Groups
Wed 6-7 pm
There are only 3 weeks left for this year! Our 6th graders continue to study the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and our 7th-8th graders are sprinting through the Bible Timeline! The Youth Center opens at 5:30 for students looking to use the gym before small groups start.
Confirmation Small Groups
Sun and Wed 6-7 pm
Confirmation Small Groups are continuing to meet as students prepare to receive the Sacrament (either in a few weeks or next year). Don’t forget about your tasks outside of your small groups (e.g. meeting with your sponsor, choosing a Saint name, etc...).
High School Small Group
Wed 6-7 pm (in person & online)
High School Students are welcome to attend the Wednesday night High School Small Group. We offer in-person and online options. This is a great place for you to ask questions, discuss important topics, and pray together with friends (new and old).
Steubenville Rochester July 23-25
For Teens Currently in Grades 8-12
Franciscan University is bringing their Steubenville Youth Conference back to Rochester this summer!
Register by May 18, space is limited.
Rochester Service Week June 15-20
Middle & High School Students
We are combining our Middle School Service Week and High School Service Trip into one week this year, right here in Rochester!
More details are on their way next week!
High School Students and Parents we want to hear from you about your comfort level with staying overnight. Answer the poll question below.
High School Students & Parents, are you interested in staying over night at the Church during the Rochester Service Week?
Yes
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Camp Summit Activity Day 2021
August 3rd-All Day
Camp Summit will be a day long event filled with activities at Eagle Bluff, music, a talk, prayer and Adoration. Current 5th-7th graders may attend as campers, current 8th-12th graders may attend as high school leaders as long as they attend one of the formation days (info below).
Camp Summit High School Leadership
High School Students are able to attend the Camp Summit Activity Day as leaders as long as they participate in one of the formation days. If you are interested register for Camp Summit using the red button above and then also register yourself for one of the Formation Days by following the link below:
Ascend for Individuals
A great resource for individuals and/or small groups to use to reflect on, and pray w/the Sunday Mass Readings. Each study includes background info, journaling questions, a challenge for the week, etc... Ascend has moved completely online. Visit the website below and use our code: paxchristi55901 to access.
Bible in a Year Podcast
Fr. Mike Schmitz is hosting a daily podcast (about 20 min/day on average) that will take you through the entire Bible in a Year! I have been listening and it is awesome! You should definitely check it out. It isn’t too late to start your day one!