Sr. High Open Youth Room
8th - 12th grade teens come and hang out with your friends Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm in the youth room. Shoot pool, play cards, listen to some music, do a little home work, and hang with friends.
Upcoming Open Youth Room Dates:
Sept. 14, 21, 28 - Oct. 5, 12, 26 - 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
The Experience Youth Group / ROC / ALTUS / 8th Grade Religious Ed. / Wednesday Prayer Gatherings
After Open Youth Room, stick around for some amazing youth ministry activity from 7:00-8:15 pm. There is literally something for everybody. We talk about our faith with other teens and experience the power of prayer, community, theological reflection, testimony, and service. Every Wednesday night is a little different, so come and see what St. Raphael's teens are up to! Open to 8th grade and up.
Wednesday Night Ministry Schedule - Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 16: Wednesday Prayer Gathering (Holy Hour)
Nov. 23: NO Youth Ministry (Thanksgiving)
Nov. 30: ROC / ALTUS / 8th Grade Faith Fusion Class
Dec. 7: The Experience Youth Group (TBA)
Dec. 14: Advent Confession Service (Main Church)
Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4: NO Youth Ministry (Christmas Break)
Jan 11: ROC / ALTUS / 8th Grade Faith Fusion Class
Jan. 18: The Experience Youth Group w/t Justin Stroh
Jan. 25: ROC / ALTUS / 8th Grade Faith Fusion Class
Feb. 1: Wednesday Prayer Gathering (Holy Hour)
Feb. 8: The Experience Youth Group w/t Bill Dill
Feb. 15: ROC / ALTUS / 8th Grade Faith Fusion Class
Feb. 22: Ash Wednesday Mass 7:15 PM
Feb. 29: ROC / ALTUS / 8th Grade Faith Fusion Class
Meeting Locations:
ROC - School / Marian Hall
ALTUS - Upstairs Conference Room
8th Grade Faith Fusion - School
The Experience Youth Group - Marian Hall
Wednesday Prayer Gathering - H.S. Chapel
ARMOR & WOW (Women of Worth)
ARMOR: High school and young adult mens group that meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Youth Room on Monday evenings (see the dates below).
WOW (Women of Worth): High school and young adult womens group that meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Youth Room on Monday evenings (see the dates below).
ARMOR & WOW Upcoming Dates:
ARMOR: Dec. 5, Jan. 16, Feb. 6, Mar. 5, Apr. 16
WOW: Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 12, Apr. 9
THE PULSE: The Pulse is the once a month gathering of the WOW and ARMOR Groups. These are teen led nights that are sure to inspire and strengthen your faith. We meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Youth Room on Monday evenings
The PULSE Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 19, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 19, Apr. 23, May 7
NET Life Line Mass (3:30- 10:30pm)
On the first Saturday of each month hundreds of Catholic teens get together for a night of great music, faith-filled celebration of Mass and teen focused evening sessions. Bring food money. Bus departs at 3:30 pm & returns at 10:30 pm.
Upcoming NET Life Line Dates:
Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Apr. 7 , May 5
*St. Raphael's is not attending the March NET Life Line
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.
HUNGER 2012
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.
St. Raphael high school teens and adult leaders are headed to Champaign, IL on July 8-14, 2012. The trip currently does not have any openings. Contact the Youth Ministry Office to be put on a waiting list.