Good Afternoon,
We have an exciting announcement to make in this week’s update. Pax Christi has a new Coordinator of Youth Ministry! Her name is Anna Nordquist. Her first day will likely be this Sunday.
Thank you to all those who were involved in the hiring committee, and thank you to Jessica Scully, Parish Administrator, and our Pastor, Fr Sauer, for their work on finding Anna, she will be a great addition to our staff and our parish, and she will be an awesome role model for our teens… really for all of us! Thank you to all of you who prayed for our search and prayed for our candidates, I appreciate those prayers.
We will slowly begin to form our new Faith Formation Team which means Anna will be taking over some things for me as I shift some of my focus to some of our efforts in family ministry. We will make sure to keep you all updated on those efforts.
I asked Anna to share a little bit about herself. Be sure to check out all the stuff in the update below too.
Peace,
Zach Rawson
Hello, my name is Anna Nordquist and I am the new Coordinator of Youth Ministry at Pax Christi. I was born and raised in Fairmont, MN where I lived with my parents and four siblings. In Fairmont, I attended St. John Vianney Catholic grade school, then moved to Fairmont Junior-Senior High School in 7th grade where I graduated from in 2019. I then attended the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in University Studies and minors in Catholic Studies, Theology, and History. This past summer I was a member of Totus Tuus, a youth catechetical summer program, as the team leader. I look forward to being a part of Pax Christi Church and working to inflame the hearts and minds of young people in the love of God.
High School Service Trip
Where Should We Go???
We are down to two cities and dates for this summer's High School Service Trip:
1) Indianapolis July 5-10
2) Chicago July 12-17
We'd love to hear from you about where you might want to go (both parents and students). Let us know below.
Which Service Trip location would you like to go to?
Indianapolis July 5-10
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Chicago July 12-17
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Either one... I don't have a preference
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I have no interest in a trip this year
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Sunday Small Groups
For Middle-High School Students
Small Groups for Middle-High School Students have begun to meet including those preparing for Confirmation. On Sundays we meet at the Youth Center from 6-7:30 pm. Contact Zach for more info: zrawson@paxchristichurch.org
Wednesday Small Groups
For Middle-High School Students
Small Groups for Middle-High School Students have begun to meet including those preparing for Confirmation. On Wednesdays we meet at the Youth Center from 6:30-8 pm. Contact Zach for more info: zrawson@paxchristichurch.org
Children & Youth Formation
2021-2020 Opportunities
It's time to register your child(ren) for Faith Formation. Programs at Pax Christi are for all students be they in Public, Catholic, or Home School. Take a look at what we have to offer in our Formation Catalog and register. Information may also be found on our website at paxchristichurch.org/faith-formation.
Visit our calendar (powered by Google) online by clicking on the calendar image above. On that site you can even subscribe to our youth ministry calendar if you'd like to get activity and program details right to your digital calendar on any of your devices.
MEA Break Event
October 20 | Time and Place TBA
Save the date for an October surprise event in the making. Stay tuned here in the Youth Update for information that will be coming soon.
Do you have any ideas? We know there are football games that night so we could do something early for Middle School and something a little later for High School.
Teen Halloween Karaoke
6-9 pm Oct 30 | St. James Coffee
Teens are welcome to get up on stage and sing to their hearts content (appropriate songs of course). Or they can just sing along from the crowd and enjoy the show. Snacks provided. Drinks for available for purchase. No need reserve a spot! Come for one or all three hours.
Prizes awarded for best costumes!
Handing Down the Faith
How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation, by Christian Smith
The most important influence shaping the religious and spiritual lives of children, youth, and teenagers is their parents. A myriad of studies show that the parents of American youth play the leading role in shaping the character of their religious and spiritual lives, even well after they leave home and often for the rest of their lives.
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!
Ascend for Individuals
A great resource for individuals and/or families 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.