Youth Rally & Mass
Sunday, February 26
All Small Christian Communities (freshman and sophomore groups) are asked to join us on Sunday, February 26 for a Praise and Worship event beginning at 6:00 p.m. with music led by the Angotti Contemporary Choir and the Teen Spirit Voices. Mass will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a short reception. Please sit with your SCC group. This is an event you are not going to want to miss. Family and friends are welcome.
Informational Flyer
Volunteer Opportunities for Good Friday
St. Raphael Youth Faith Formation is in the process of creating a spiritual Good Friday program featuring Living Stations, a Cross Walk, and new this year, Journey to the Cross, an interactive experience for the whole family. Committees are forming to help with the planning. Contact the Youth Faith Formation office if you are interested in being part of this powerful experience.
Raphael Peer Ministry (RPM)
Thursday Evenings
7:00-8:30 p.m.
If you are a high school teen who is looking for a group to share your Catholic faith with, then RPM is looking for you! Our last January meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 26 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Teen Room. February meetings will be held on Thursday, February 2, 9, & 23. Hope to see you there. Friends are always welcome!
Cascade Ski Trip
Friday, March 2, 2012
High school teens (grades 9-12) are invited to join our youth ministry cluster for a day of skiing at Cascade Mountain in Wisconsin. We will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville at 6:00 a.m. and return around 8:30 p.m. We will be taking a coach bus to the ski resort in Wisconsin. The cost of the trip is $55.00. Download the informational sheet and permission form below. Permission forms are due in the Youth Faith Formation office by Friday, February 24. Friends are welcome!
Informational/Permission Form
Reflection Retreat for Sophomores
The last Reflection Retreat for sophomores will be held on April 20-22, 2012. You can download the registration form and an informational sheet below. The cost of the retreat $150 and includes bus transportation. This retreat fulfills the confirmation requirement for sophomore retreats.
April Retreat
Love Out Loud Mission Trip 2012
Racine, Wisconsin
June 17-23, 2012
LOL Formation Meeting Tuesday, February 21 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 162
WHO: Any youth (graduate of 8th grade) or adult willing to have fun while serving others. You don't have to be a member of St. Raphael Church.
WHAT: We will be working with church groups from around the country to do home repair for those in need.
HOW: We will travel together by mini vans or bus to Racine, Wisconsin. The cost of the trip is $390 which depends on the success of our fund raising efforts. All participants are requested to attend our fund raising events. The cost includes your workcamp meals, lodging, and transportation for the week. You will need additional spending money for food and for other activities.
Informational Packet
Service Day 2011
