CROSSROADS
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Barry O'Donnell, Director 630-355-4545 x 124
bodonnell@st-raphael.com
Susan Sullivan, Assistant 630-355-4545 x 143
ssullivan@st-raphael.com

Cross Walk 2008

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MAY IS REGISTRATION MONTH

Registration forms for the 2008-2009 year will be mailed out to all families this year.  Look for your registration forms to arrive by the end of April. All incoming freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to register. Registration form, parent volunteer form and program fee are due in the Youth Ministry office no later than May 31, 2008. If you have any questions, please call the Youth Ministry office at 355-4545 x143


 Cornerstone Christian Music Festival
July 1 - July 6
Bushnell, IL
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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
For High School and College Age & Young Adults

*Praise * Prayer * Speakers * Small Group Sessions

Need a boost in your faith or more understanding of God’s presence in your life? Then this is the place for you! This is a great opportunity to learn more about faith in Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

April 22, April 29, May 6 and May 13
7:00-8:30 in the Teen Room.

To Register for Life in the Spirit, call Barry O’Donnell at 355-4545 x124 by April 16th


ANDREA RACIBOZYNSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Application Due May 9th

Andrea was a vibrant and active teen. She was active in school and church activities. She took part in youth ministry and helped lead retreats, she touched many lives as an active member of REACH. Her faith and involvement here at St. Raphael lives on through all of us. A memorial fund was established in 1999. The interest earned from the memorial fund serves as a nominal one-time scholarship to be applied toward college.

This scholarship is available to any male or female high school senior who attempts to live out their faith in a serious manner. The criteria for being eligible include:

*Member of St. Raphael Church
*Active involvement in the parish
*Current high school senior planning to attend college in the fall


YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) is an opportunity to develop the leadership skills of our high school teens. The theme of this year’s conference is “We are the Church”.

YLC is a three-day, two night event that takes place at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. This year’s conference will be taking place on June 27-29, 2008.

Any incoming Freshman through outgoing Seniors who are interested in this opportunity should contact Mr. Barry O’Donnell (355-4545 x124)


If you have any questions, please contact the YM Office via phone 630-355-4545 X-143 or via email to Susan or Barry.

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