Director's Message
Welcome to the new year! We hope the Christmas and New Year holidays were restful and peaceful for you and your families.
We are gearing up for the second half of the year here in the Youth Ministry Office which means Confirmation, planning for next year, and lots of different summer opportunities for all of our students and families to get involved in. Below you'll find some information about a few of those upcoming opportunities.
Peace,
Zach Rawson
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Pax Christi Catholic Church
Welcome to the new year! We hope the Christmas and New Year holidays were restful and peaceful for you and your families.
We are gearing up for the second half of the year here in the Youth Ministry Office which means Confirmation, planning for next year, and lots of different summer opportunities for all of our students and families to get involved in. Below you'll find some information about a few of those upcoming opportunities.
Peace,
Zach Rawson
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Pax Christi Catholic Church
Early Bird Deadline Coming Up Fast!
2018 High School Service Trip: Mescalero, New Mexico
We had such a great time at the Cheyenne River Reservation last year that we decided we'd like to learn more about life on another reservation, this time in New Mexico. We'll be partnering with Saint Pius X and Group Mission Trips for their first ever Catholic service week! One of the coolest things is that we will be working along side Capuchin Monks!Visit the High School Service Trip webpage HERE to begin the registration process. If you register by January 19th you'll save $50!
Read through our information guide attached below.
Winter Chill - January 27, 2018 7:00-11:30 pm at Pax Christi
Join us for a night of fun, service, prayer, inflatables, food and more! Come hang out with 150-200 other 6, 7, 8th graders from Rochester, St. Charles, Plainview, Dodge Center, Stewartville and other surrounding areas. We are also looking for high school students and adults to help with this event. Contact Zach with any questions.
Permission form and $15 Payment are Due January 24th (after the 24th the price goes up to $20 and can be taken at the door).
Join us for a night of fun, service, prayer, inflatables, food and more! Come hang out with 150-200 other 6, 7, 8th graders from Rochester, St. Charles, Plainview, Dodge Center, Stewartville and other surrounding areas. We are also looking for high school students and adults to help with this event. Contact Zach with any questions.
Permission form and $15 Payment are Due January 24th (after the 24th the price goes up to $20 and can be taken at the door).
Family Snow Tubing - February 18, 2018 3-5 pm at Ironwood Christian Springs
Come Snow Tubing with us and the other families from local Rochester area parishes. We are just planning on meeting at Ironwood at 3, but if anybody would like to carpool please let Zach know. You can bring permission forms and payment with you the day of, or turn the in anytime before hand at the Youth Center.
Come Snow Tubing with us and the other families from local Rochester area parishes. We are just planning on meeting at Ironwood at 3, but if anybody would like to carpool please let Zach know. You can bring permission forms and payment with you the day of, or turn the in anytime before hand at the Youth Center.
Unite Mass February 10th at Pax Christi
The 4th Unite Mass is February 10th right here at Pax Christi from 5:15-9:00 pm. Aly Alleigha and Nic Davidson will be our guests! Dinner is included, RSVP's are appreciated but not required. RSVP HERE and check out the sweet new website!
Aly and Nic are both gifted Theology of the Body presenters. Both have YouTube channels: Visit Nic's channel HERE, visit Aly's channel HERE. On top of that Aly is a talented musician and band leader, one of Aly's videos can be viewed below.
The 4th Unite Mass is February 10th right here at Pax Christi from 5:15-9:00 pm. Aly Alleigha and Nic Davidson will be our guests! Dinner is included, RSVP's are appreciated but not required. RSVP HERE and check out the sweet new website!
Aly and Nic are both gifted Theology of the Body presenters. Both have YouTube channels: Visit Nic's channel HERE, visit Aly's channel HERE. On top of that Aly is a talented musician and band leader, one of Aly's videos can be viewed below.
For all our Parents
The Parent Life Website is where you will find incredible content to help you through the very challenging and blessed years of raising teenagers. Life Teen hopes to serve you by giving you access to ideas, tips, and information on a variety of topics that will bless you, your marriage, and your family.
I really love the series' they have been developing and posting on the site now. There are currently 6 series consisting of 3-4 parts each exploring different topics such as: how one approaches and uses money; studying scripture; stories from young adults about what they wish their parents had talked with them about as teenagers; etc...
You'll find the site at ltparentlife.com and gain access by creating an account (or signing in if you already signed up).
When registering use our parish code: paxchristi55901
The Parent Life Website is where you will find incredible content to help you through the very challenging and blessed years of raising teenagers. Life Teen hopes to serve you by giving you access to ideas, tips, and information on a variety of topics that will bless you, your marriage, and your family.
I really love the series' they have been developing and posting on the site now. There are currently 6 series consisting of 3-4 parts each exploring different topics such as: how one approaches and uses money; studying scripture; stories from young adults about what they wish their parents had talked with them about as teenagers; etc...
You'll find the site at ltparentlife.com and gain access by creating an account (or signing in if you already signed up).
When registering use our parish code: paxchristi55901
January Schedule
Wednesday, January 176:00-6:30pm Open ROCK at the Youth Center
6:30-8:00pm Proof at the Youth Center
8:00-8:30pm Open ROCK at the Youth Center
Wednesday, January 24
6:00-6:30pm Open ROCK at the Youth Center
6:30-8:00pm Proof at the Youth Center
8:00-8:30pm Open ROCK at the Youth Center
Saturday, January 27
7:00pm-11:30pm Middle School Winter Chill at the Youth Center
Sunday, January 28
6:30-8:00pm Confirmation 1 & 2 at the Youth Center
Prayer Requests:
- For all individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental illness that God would bring them comfort and healing.
- For all individuals suffering from eating disorders and all other illnesses that cause one to physically harm his/her body, that he/she would find value in the gift that is his/or body.
- For all families who have lost loved ones this year.
- For all our parents, that they take the time to share their love for Jesus Christ with their children.
- For all our adult leaders, that the time they spend with our students is fruitful and life giving.
- For our youth ministry team, that Dana, Jennie, Teresa, and Zach could continue to seek out the will of God in their lives and in their roles in youth ministry at Pax Christi.