I apologize for the 2nd email this week. I usually try to limit all our announcements to the Youth Update sent out on Mondays. These two announcements below though are time sensitive enough to get out to you before next Monday. Thanks for understanding.
Fall Bonfire for High School
7-9 pm Wed Oct 20 | Pax Youth Center
Sponsored by Unite Ministries
High School Students are invited to the Youth Center for pumpkin carving, a bonfire, S'mores, Flapdoodles ice cream, hot chocolate, lawn games, glow in the dark volleyball, and more. If its raining we'll do everything inside minus the fire. No cost for this event. Bring your friends! Contact Anna or Zach for more info.
Help us plan by RSVPing below.
RSVP not required to attend
Oct
20
Fall Bonfire for High School Students
7-9 pm at the Pax Christi Youth Center & Back Yard
Are you going?
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No
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going.
not going.
might be going.
National Catholic Youth Conference
November 18-20
Every other year 20,000 young Catholics from all over the US gather in Indianapolis for NCYC. Students get to hear from popular Catholic speakers, participate in workshops and activities, experience Mass and prayer unlike any other time. It is often a life changing experience for many young people. We are wondering if there is anybody out there who would like to attend (details below).
Conference Details
Travel Dates
We know this trip is only a month a way, but we'e had some recent interest and want to see if there is enough interest out there to get a group to go. The Conference runs Thursday-Sunday November 18-20. Depending on interest we could leave Wednesday November 17.
Fundraising
We will be able to offer fundraising for this trip after the fact through Solid Foundations and some other fundraising efforts. Almost always students who participate in our fundraisers end up raising enough to pay for their entire trip (minus the down payment). The final payment for NCYC would be collected in June 2022.
Cost
We haven't set an official cost yet but it will be in the ballpark of $500-$600 which will include transportation, conference registration, hotel, breakfast, and some dinners.
To reserve your spot we need to know that you want to come (email or call us) and then we'll need a $200 down payment. Adults are welcome as well, contact Anna or Zach if you are interested in coming.
Deadline
We need to know if there is interest by next Wednesday October 20th.
Learn more about NCYC by visiting the conference website HERE.
Virus Note
NCYC will require proof of vaccine or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the opening session on Thursday. They will also require masks to be worn in Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Peace,
Anna Nordquist, anordquist@paxchristichurch.org
Zach Rawson, zrawson@paxchristichurch.org
You might be asking, "What is Unite Ministries?"
Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort among the youth ministry offices of the Rochester Area Catholic Parishes with the mission to:
- Unite young people with one another
- Ignite a love for Jesus Christ and his Church
- Invite young people to respond to that love
We come together for various events, trips, training/leadership development opportunities, Masses, etc... you will hear more about Unite Ministries as we get back to doing in general!
Learn more on our website at uniterochestermn.org