Christian Formation Program/Classes
  - Times/Locations
  - Registration
  - Curriculum
Youth Confirmation
SFB Youth Group
Service Requirements
Volunteer Opportunities
Retreats
Open Gym
Middle School Activity Nights
Faith Enrichment/Service Opportunities
Fun in the Son (summer activities)
Fundraisers
Messenger Newsletter Articles
Additional Information

Christian Formation Program/Classes

Times and Locations
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 6-10:

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

Family Program (Grades 4K-8):

• Specified 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.

Curriculum
The links below show the overall religious education curriculum in terms of expectations for middle school grades 6-8 in the Christian Formation program.

Grade 6 Expectations
Grade 7 Expectations
Grade 8 Expectations

The links below show the course outlines for each Christian Formation class for grades 6-10, by date, during the 2009-2010 school year.

Grades 6 – Monday
Grade 6 – Wednesday
Grade 7 – Wednesday
Grade 7/8 – Monday
Grade 8 – Wednesday
Grade 9 – Wednesday
Grade 9 – Sunday
Grade 10 – Wednesday
Grade 10 – Sunday

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SFB Youth Group
Our primary role as a youth group is to organize activities for all of the young people of high school age at Saint Francis Borgia parish. Such activities may include service activities, peer gatherings 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. The youth group meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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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 6-10. As a suggested guideline, participants could provide hours of service according to the following outline:

6/7th Grade – 10 hours of service to the FAMILY

8th Grade – 10 hours of service to the YOUTH

9th Grade – 10 hours of service to the PARISH

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

The Service 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:
2009-2010 service form

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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.  Watch for volunteer opportunities to be posted in the bulletin and on the "Share Your Gifts" page.

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Retreats
Several retreat experiences are available for members of St. Francis Borgia within the youth ministry program. Age appropriate retreats are available for students in Grades 8 through 11. Parents, young adults, and high school seniors are particularly invited to participate as leaders for a fulfilling role within these experiences. See the details and permission slips for the 2010-2011 St. Francis Borgia retreat program.

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Open Gym
The SFB School gym is open to high school parish members and their friends most Saturday evenings during the school year. See the Open Gym Flyer.

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Middle School Activity Nights
Monthly Friday night activities are planned in the church hall during the school year for youth in grades 6, 7 and 8. See the Activity Night Flyer.

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Faith Enrichment/Service Opportunities:
The Director of Youth Ministry will from time to time post communications that invite the youth of St. Francis Borgia to participate in activities and events that call them to celebrate, explore, or put into practice an important facet of their Catholic Christian faith. A growing interest for many teens is participation in summer service trips. Details will be posted below for opportunities as they become available.

Summer Mission Trip – 2010
The summer mission trip will be to Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 27-July 3, 2010. Teens who are currently in eighth grade and older are eligible to participate. Workcamp activities include basic home repair and painting. Experience is not necessary but you do need an open heart to serve those in need. The registration form and $50 deposit are due by December 29, 2009. Click here for Registration Packet.

Reach Out Reach In (RORI) – July 25-30, 2010
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. RORI Too is a camp for those who have participated in RORI previously or in similar summer-service experiences. Click here for flyer.

Justice Do It – October 29 and 30, 2010
In the fall, our parish joins with other Ozaukee County Catholic parishes to involve youth in a service experience, to introduce youth to Catholic social teaching and to develop ongoing relationships with service organizations in our area. Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in the program, and youth in grades 9-11 are invited to develop their leadership skills as small-group leaders. Adult supervision and participation is also requested.

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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.

2010 Events:

All young people who are currently in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Fun in the Son summer events. Parent or other adult chaperones (at least 21 years old) are needed for these events. Chaperones participate free.

For more information, read the flyer, which includes the order form. Return your order form, check, and permission slip to the St. Francis Borgia Youth Ministry Office, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012.

June 16 (W) Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, IL
The trip leaves St. Joseph Parish in Grafton at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 10:30 p.m. Bring a friend. The cost of $50 per person includes admission and transportation. Registration deadline is Friday, May 28.

Aug 3 (T) – Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin Dells
All young people who are currently in grades 6-12 are invited to the trip to Noah’s Ark on Tuesday, August 3. The cost of $40 per person includes admission and transportation. The trip leaves St. Peter Parish in Port Washington at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. Bring a friend. Registration deadline is Tuesday, July 27.

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Fundraisers

Various fundraisers are held during the year to help support our summer mission trip, youth conferences, and other youth events. Your financial support and prayers are greatly appreciated.

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Messenger Newsletter Articles

Good Things Come from Mission Experience (Advent/Christmas 2008)
High Schoolers Plan House of Peace Brunch (Advent/Christmas 2008)
Youth Ministry (Fall 2007)
  • Working Boys’ Center in Ecuador
  • South Dakota Work Camp
  • Reach Out Reach In

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Additional Information

For more information, contact the Director of Youth Ministry at 377-1070, ext. 228 or send an email.

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