Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Revive: a dynamic, collaborative project that brings together adults & youth in a shared mission - to create a vibrant space that celebrates growth, community, & transformation. Our new Faith Formation program, Revive, will consist of worship, age-appropriate activities, & small group discussion.

Click here to read more about it. You can also watch one of our many YouTube videos telling you more about Revive here.


Adults who have no children to register, sign-up here (for free!)


OUR REVIVE PLAYLIST IS AVAILABLE:

YouTube

Apple Music

Spotify


Our calendar at a glance for all Youth Events is available below and at either location!


Any questions, contact Kevin Sharpe: 763.447.3339 / ksharpe@maryofthevisitation.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • February 20 - Shadow Stations of the Cross (Big Lake) 5:30pm
  • We will be leading the parish in this prayer service at 7pm. We'll have a meal and rehearsal beforehand.
  • February 22 - Children's Liturgy at 10am Mass (Big Lake)
  • February 25 - Kids for Christ (Becker) 3-4:30pm
  • February 25 - HS Revive / Grades 9-12 (Becker) 6:30pm

Join the GroupMe chat for 6-12 graders

& their parents/guardians:

High Schoolers: Join us for an incredible weekend March 20-22!


Castaway has been an energizing experience for our young Church, in the Diocese of St. Cloud for 53 years. This retreat is a weekend filled with powerful prayer, fun skits, inspirational speakers, awesome music, an incredible Mass and many faith-growing opportunities. Come together with over 350 others and make new friends, take time to relax, laugh, eat fantastic food, and renew your spirit while strengthening your relationship with God. 


Click on the image above to see the promo video.

CONFIRMATION

Those who are beginning Confirmation prep this Fall beginning with Revive will be confirmed in Fall of 2026.

New online portal coming soon!


Save the Dates:

  • Rite of Calling - 3/8/26 (Big Lake) 10am Mass
  • Retreat - 3/8/26 (Big Lake) 11am- 4pm
  • Confirmation Learning Center - 9/20/26 (Becker) 3-4:30pm
  • Rehearsal - 10/4/26 (Becker) 4pm
  • Confirmation Day - 10/11/26 (Becker) 2pm

FIRST EUCHARIST PREP

Calendar:

  • First Eucharist Prep 1 - 2/1/26 (Big Lake) 12-1:30pm
  • First Eucharist Prep 2 - 3/1/26 (Big Lake) 12-1:30pm
  • First Eucharist Prep 3 - 4/11/26 (Becker) 9am-1pm
  • First Eucharist - 4/25 & 4/26 (Big Lake)

KIDS FOR CHRIST

Kids for Christ is our youth group for 3rd-5th graders! We meet once/month on a Wednesday after school. Adults pick up the youth from school & walk them to the youth house where they have snack, fun, and engage in prayer / service.


Register for Big Lake KFC

Register for Becker KFC

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

Youth:

Adults:

  • Worship Team
  • Small Group Leader
  • Small Group Assistant
  • Small Group Substitute
  • Revive Snack
  • Revive Greeter
  • Childcare (during Revive)
  • Youth Fellowship (Wednesdays outside of Revive) Snack
  • Kids for Christ Help
  • Children's Liturgy


We have these sign-ups ready to go for you on Ministry Scheduler Pro! Please consider helping in any way you can!