Christian Formation Program/Classes
  - Schedule
  - Registration
Confirmation
Council for Youth Ministry
Service Requirements
Volunteer Opportunities
Retreats
Open Gym
Faith Enrichment/Service Opportunities
Fun in the Son (summer activities)
Messenger Newsletter Articles
Additional Information

Christian Formation
The Youth Ministry portion of our Christian Formation program includes several distinct sections, as described below. The Christian Formation Schedule shows the times and locations for classes at all grade levels.

Grades 6-7:

• Wednesday evenings, 7:15–8:30 PM, at our North church.

Grades 8-10:

• Wednesday evenings, 7:15-8:30 PM, at our North church.
• An alternative class option for Grades 8-10 is offered on Sunday afternoons from 4–7 PM, which includes formation, a meal and attendance at the 6 PM Mass. Enrollment for this option is limited.

Family Program (Grades 4K-10):

• Monday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (includes meal)
• More information is in the Family Program section of the Christian Formation site.

Registration
If you are interested in enrolling in our Christian Formation program, and you are a parish member, please:

• Read our registration information letter and Christian Formation - Information Sheet; and
• Complete our Christian Formation Registration Form, and return it to the parish office.

If you are not yet a member of our parish community, then please register with the parish at one of our new member registration sessions.

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Council for Youth Ministry
Our primary role as a council is to plan and carry out activities for all of the young people in grades 6-12 of Saint Francis Borgia parish. Such activities may include lock-ins, service activities, socials or trips. Join us for a chance to share your opinions on what is happening for young people in our parish community. If you hear about cool things that your friends are doing at their parishes, this is your opportunity to have them happen here.

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Service Requirements
Jesus himself modeled service for us. As members of the Body of Christ, and in His name, all those anticipating involvement in the parish Confirmation preparation program will be called to service in the areas of YOUTH, FAMILY, PARISH, and the WIDER COMMUNITY.

To enter into the parish Confirmation preparation program, each person is required to provide 40 hours of service in these four areas. This service program is designed for grades 7-10. As a suggested guideline, participants could provide hours of service according to the following outline:

7th Grade – 10 hours of service to the WIDER COMMUNITY

8th Grade – 10 hours of service to the FAMILY

9th Grade – 10 hours of service to the PARISH

10th Grade –10 hours of service to the YOUTH

The Program Outline explains the purpose of the program and lists a range of opportunities for fulfilling these service requirements. Service Record Forms are available as follows:

2006-2007 service forms (for use until September 1, 2007)
2007-2008 service forms

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Volunteer Opportunities
The Director of Youth Ministry regularly publicizes volunteer opportunities, some tied to specific dates and some ongoing, that will help young people earn their service hours in the various service categories referred to above.

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Retreats
Several retreat experiences are available for members of St. Francis Borgia within the youth ministry program. Five separate retreats are available for students in Grades 8 through 12 in age-appropriate formats. Parents, young adults, and high school seniors are particularly invited to participate as leaders for a fulfilling role within these experiences. (See retreat details.)

8th Grade Retreat Sign-up Form     9th-10th Grade Retreat Sign-up Form

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Open Gym:
The SFB School gym will be open to our 6th-12th grade parish members and their friends most Saturday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (See flyer.)

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Faith Enrichment/Service Opportunities:
The Director of Youth Ministry will from time to time post announcements that invite the youth of St. Francis Borgia to attend a concert, sign up for a workshop, or participate in an activity that calls them to celebrate, explore, or put into practice an important facet of their Catholic Christian faith. On some occasions, these events will be sponsored by our parish. At other times, there will be no formal parish sponsorship, but young people are encouraged to investigate these opportunities, discuss them with their parents, and consider organizing a group of friends to attend.

Silver Lake Dunes Workcamp, Shelby, Michigan
June 22 - 28, 2008
Senior High (ages 14+)

DESCRIPTION: There are some large sand dunes in Oceana County, Michigan that are so looming that they look like the Sahara runs right up to the cool, clear water of Lake Michigan. And, along with the dunes, this farming community is home to some large and looming needs. Shelby has an expanding population of migrant workers, who have made Shelby their home, but they find it hard to stretch their income between growing seasons. There are many workers who live as a whole family in leaky, poorly insulated and faded mobile homes. Repairing window seals, adding a skirt to the foundation and a fresh coat of paint would make their homes more livable and attractive…as well as making their family happier and more comfortable. Seniors in aging homes have the same needs. Climb to the top of the dunes and what you see will be astounding. Climb aboard the Silver Lake Dunes Workcamp, and the benefit you’ll see will be eternally rewarding.  For details, see the information sheet and registration form. Various fundraisers will help with some of the participants’costs.

Reach Out Reach In (RORI)
July 27-Aug 1, 2008

DESCRIPTION: RORI is a summer youth service experience sponsored by the Office of Catechesis and Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. This week-long camp for high school students provides service at locations throughout the Archdiocese as well as an opportunity to learn about Catholic social teachings. The camp is open to those who are ages 15-18 and entering 10th grade or higher. It is held during the week of July 27. New this year is RORI Too, a camp for those who have participated in RORI previously or in similar summer-service experiences.

Registrations fill up quickly so if you are interested, please complete and return the registration form.

St. John Bosco Youth Day
September 27, 2008

DESCRIPTION: The 8th Annual St. John Bosco Youth Day will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Basilica of the national Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill. The speakers will include Fr. Stan Fortuna, Gianna Jessen, Martin Doman and Archbishop Timothy Dolan, who will be the main celebrant at the Mass. For more information and registration see the Holy Hill website or call Maria Spenner at 377-1070, Ext. 228.

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Fun in the Son
Every summer there are opportunities to join your friends from St. Francis Borgia and other Ozaukee County parishes to have Fun in the Son. Some events are just for fun and some are for inspiration. These events will be open to those entering seventh grade and above.

            June 18, 2008 (W) – Great America, Gurnee, IL
            July 11, 2008 (F) – Lifest Christian Music Festival, Oshkosh, WI
            July 29, 2008 (T) - Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin Dells
            August 11, 2008 (M) – Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Game

Registration deadline is May 30 for all events. Due to advance ticket orders, there will be no exceptions.

For more information, read the flyer.Then complete and return the registration form and permission slip.

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Messenger Newsletter Articles

Youth Ministry (Fall 2007)
• Working Boys’ Center in Ecuador
• South Dakota Work Camp
• Reach Out Reach In
High Schooler Gives, Receives on Mission Trip to Dominican Republic (Advent/Christmas 2006)
Service Gave Hope to Those Less Fortunate (Fall 2006)

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Additional Information

For more information, contact the Director of Youth Ministry.

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