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January 11 - May 30 on "Lifeteen" Wednesdays

7 - 9:00 PM in the Youth Room

For all Lifeteen, EDGE or Family Formation parents

Information Sheet and Class Schedule

The EDGE program at the Church of St. Patrick is a Eucharist-centered faith formation opportunity for young people in our parish in grades 6-8. Since its introduction into our formation program in 2009, EDGE has proven itself to be a successful way to engage young parishioners in their faith—to help them experience Christ and to integrate His message into their lives.

EDGE is available on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday morning and registration is required for participation in the program. There is a fee.

Volunteers are encouraged to join in this vital ministry dedicated to leading young people to Christ. If you would like to become a Core Team member, please give us a call. All training will be provided.

Recurring Schedule:

• We will offer 2 sessions: either 3 Mondays a month from 6:30-8:00 PM or 3 Wednesdays a month from 5:00-6:30 PM (please see calendar for more details)

How to Join Us:

• Register a child for the program by meeting with Tammy at the Parish Office
• Sign up as a volunteer Core Team member (small group leader) by talking to Tammy at the Parish Office

Cost:

• $80 per child

Objective:

• Lead Middle Schoolers to Christ

Contact Info:

• Tammy Molitor
• 763-753-2011 x7636
• tjmolitor@st-patricks.org

Additional Resources:

• http://www.lifeteen.com
• http://www.catholicyouthministry.com

December 9-10, 2011

Registration Deadline: Wed, Nov. 16

Please turn in the attached permission form and your check for $40 made out to St. Patrick’s to your small group leader or to Tammy in the Parish office.

The cost includes bussing, the event and a t-shirt!

Questions??? Contact Tammy Molitor at 763-753-2011 x7636 or by email at tjmolitor@st-patricks.org

Winterblast is a lock-in for grades 6-8 that starts with Mass at St. Vincent de Paul and continues all night (till 5:30 AM) at the Maple Grove Community Center.  We will meet at St. Patrick’s at 6:15 PM and bus together, returning at approximately 6:30 AM on the 10th.

Swimming, ice skating, arcade, movies, dance, pizza, inflatable games, maple maze, hair salon, Adoration, prayer rooms, sports, crafts, $400 raffle for our youth group and much more. Winterblast is a partnership of over 20 Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/ Minneapolis

Reach-Out Mission is a four day mission experience for students entering grades 6-8 in the 2011-12 school year.  The program combines community service with fun and fellowship.  Mornings are spent in service at organizations around the Twin Cities such as Feed My Starving Children and the food bank at the Hennepin County Medical Center.  Afternoons are for fun with activities like bowling, swimming, or visiting the zoo.  And evenings are devoted to growing in fellowship with Christ and one another through planned activities, prayer, and reflection.

Registration is required and there is a fee to participate. Group size is limited, so early registration is encouraged to reserve a spot.  Volunteer opportunities are also available through this program.  Please give us a call if you would like to help.

Recurring Schedule:

• Four consecutive days from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, usually in June

Cost:

• $100.00 per youth

How to Join Us:

• Register when forms are made available
• Sign up as a volunteer by talking to Danielle at the parish office

Contact Info:

• Call 763.753.2011 ext 7633 for Danielle or email Danielle at dcbudnick@st-patricks.org