KR Catholic Youth Ministry
Corinne Dillon 262-620-5379 [email protected]
Goal: To help the teens become disciples of Jesus Christ by walking their faith in the world that surrounds them. This is done by serving in the church community and seening the needs in the world. The activities are designed for experiences that leads to them developing a relationship with Jesus Christ which will enable them to learn more about their Catholic Faith and how we are called to love and service each other. This program is meant to enhance and reinforce what is learned in the Religious Education Classes.
Participants: Open to grades 6th -12th and their friends. Young Adults (ages 18-21) can help with programming and develop their leadership skills by doing so. Adults over the ages of 21 who have their safeguarding, code of ethics and background check are needed to chaperon and transport the students.
2021-2022 Schedule of Activities
October 2nd - 9:00am Wisconsin Right to Life March in Madison. Prolife Wisconsin will be providing buses from various Wisconsin cities for just $20/rider. At noon, we will hear from inspirational pro-life leaders and begin the march around the State Capitol. At the conculsion of the march, buses will be loaded and we will head to Planned Parenthood Madison where we wil all conculde in a prayer. Buses will depart to their final destinations from Planned Parenthood. Pro-life Wisconsin signs will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own as well! We will meet at the HWY 20 park and ride at 9:00am. Bring a sack lunch, permission slip and $20 for the bus.
November 20th - Family Service Day. St. Robert Bellarmine 2-5pm Making Cards for Christmas and Valentines Day for the Nursing Homes.
December 4th - Feed My Starving Children- Meet at St. Francis 8:00am. Drive to Feed my Starving Children in Libertyville IL, there we will put together meal packages that will be sent around the world to feed children. Bring a permission slip and money for lunch. We will return to St. Francis at 12:30pm. Families are welcome. Chaperone and drivers needed.
December 18th - St. Robert 11:00-6:00pm. Signs of the Season, what a perfect time to escape from the cacophony, go on retreat and look to scipture, prayer and reflection do disconver the true meaning of Christmas-the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. This retreat explores the secular and religious symbols of Christmas to reveal many surprising and challenging messages. Music, video and common object mediation are just a few ways to start the discussion. Mass and lunch provided.
January 8th - Summer Trips for parents and teens, via zoom 1:00pm
March 19th - Meet at St. Roberts. 8:1am -7:30pm Wisconsin Youth Rally
Who: Middle School and High School
Where: Carroll University, Waukesha (We will leave from St. Roberts)
Time: 8:15am - 7:30 pm
Cost: $30.00. This covers event fees, lunch and a snack. Bring money for a fast food dinner
April 23rd - Day of Service and Fun. St. Franci 11:00am - 4:00pm
May 14th - Parent meeting for summer trips. 2:00pm St. John the Baptist
May 22nd - Feed my Starving Children. Meet at St. John 8:00am- 1:30pm Bring money for lunch
June 5th - High School appreciation. St. Robert
June 19-25th - High School Mission Trip. Love Begins Here.
July 15-17th - Steubenville Youth Conference
July 25-28th - Vacation Bible School
**Other service and opportunities will be announced throughout the year.**
Individual ways to get involved: if you are interested in making one of the following into a group project (5 or more) please let Corinne know.
- Chruch Service: Festivals, Alter Serving, Lector, Usher, Choir member or Teachers Aide
- Human Concerns and Parish Life