Jr. High Open Youth Room: 5th - 8th Grade
Junior High Open Youth Room is now on Wednesday’s after school from 2:10 - 5:00 PM. Shoot pool, play cards, listen to some music, eat a little food, hang out with friends, and have lots of fun. A Junior High Open Youth Room parental consent form is needed to to participate.
Upcoming Open Youth Room Dates:
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 - Dec. 7, 14 - Jan. 11, 18, 25 - Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar. 7, 14, 21 - Apr. 11, 18, 25 - May 2, 9
Friday Night Live (FNL)
One Friday a month during the school year 6th-8th grade teens are invited to experience a night full of fellowship, games, talks, skits and some serious prayer all brining you closer to Jesus. FNL's are free and friends are always welcome!
Upcoming FNL Dates:
Sept. 23 - Kick-Off Night at Grand Slam - 6:00-10:00 PM
Oct. 7 - 7:00-10:00 PM at St. Raphael's Church
Jan.13 - 7:00-10:00 PM at St. Raphael's Church
Feb.10 - 7:00-10:00 PM at St. Raphael's Church
Mar. 16 - 7:00-10:00 PM at St. Raphael's Church
Apr. 13 - 7:00-10:00 PM at St. Raphael's Church
May 4 - 7:00-10:00 PM at St. Raphael's Church
Winter Blast 2012
Join hundreds of other teens from across the Archdiocese for a whole night of prayer, games, pizza, swimming, dancing and a whole lot more. Winter Blast 2012 date TBA soon!
New Year's Eve Celebration
Don’t miss out as we celebrate the coming of the New Year together. There will be food, open youth room, movies, large group games, along with Mass & Eucharistic Adoration! We'll begin with Mass at 5:30 PM and the evening will conclude at 1:00 AM on Sunday. The cost is $10.00 per person and this event is open to 8th grade through adult.
Extreme Faith Camp 2012
Jump start your summer with the EXTREME FAITH CAMP experience. You’ll learn more about your faith as you develop relationships with your peers and Jesus Christ. Next summers camp date is June 18-22, 2012. Go to the Extreme Faith Camp Webpage to learn more: Extreme Faith Camp 2012
6th - 8th Grade Retreats
These retreats will help you to take a step back, think about your faith, your relationship with God. They are a mixture of teaching, prayer, small group discussion, interactive learning, great food, fellowship, praise & worship, sacraments, and making new friends! Retreats are required for teens who will be confirmed through St. Raphael's parish.
The 2011-2010 Junior High Retreat Dates
6th/7th Combined Retreat - Fall of 2012 - Date TBA
"We Are One Body"
HUNGER 2011
This is a 24 hour fasting and service experience that will give you a chance to help others in need around the world all while serving your own community. HUNGER 2012 is March 9 & 10. Plan on attending the HUNGER Kickoff on Sunday Jan. 22, 2012 to learn more about the HUNGER. For more info go to the HUNGER Webpage.
This year's date will be Saturday April 28, 2012 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Look for more information soon.
Mille Lacs Fishing Day 2012
Don't miss the amazing June bite on Mille Lacs. Next year we are going on June 2, 2012 from 2:00 PM - Midnight. Look for more information soon.
Summer Stretch 2012
Summer Stretch 2012 dates TBA.