Mary of the Visitation Church
PO Box 100, Big Lake, MN 55309 parish@maryofthevisitation.org
TEL: 763.447.3339
FAX: 763.263.3187
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Mission Statement
To inspire youth to develop their relationship with Jesus Christ & empower discipleship through prayer, service, & community.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
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Kids for Christ: April 24 (Becker) 3-4:30pm
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U-JAM: April 24 (Becker) 6:30-8pm
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Youth for Truth: April 24 (Becker) 8-9:30pm
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End of the Year BBQ: May 8 (Big Lake) 6-8pm *see below
KIDS FOR CHRIST
Kids for Christ is a youth group for kids in 3-5 grades and meets roughly 6 times throughout the school year right after school. We focus on service projects and prayer... and fun! We want our youth to learn to love coming to youth group from a young age!
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Adult leaders pick the kids up after school and walk them over to the youth house.
Meeting Dates:
April 24 (Becker)
May 8 (Big Lake) - End of the Year BBQ for all youth groups
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Special Event: Stations of the Cross - February 23 (Big Lake)
We will provide supper at 6pm and then lead Stations at 7pm. Let Nick know if you are available to help!
U-JAM
U-JAM is a youth group for Middle Schoolers and meets 1-2 times per month from 6:30-8pm, rotating locations. We focus on service projects and prayer... and fun!
Meeting Dates:
April 24, 2024 (Becker)
May 8, 2024 (Big Lake) - End of the Year BBQ for all youth groups
YOUTH FOR TRUTH
Youth for Truth is a youth group for High Schoolers and meets roughly 3 times per month from 8-9:30pm, rotating locations. We focus on service projects and prayer... and fun!
Meeting Dates:
April 24, 2024 (Becker)
May 8, 2024 (Big Lake) - End of the Year BBQ for all youth groups
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our youth leadership team consists of 11th & 12th graders who desire more leadership opportunities in the parish & diocese. We meet on the first Sunday of the month to plan youth ministry activities at 8pm at the Becker location.
Meeting Dates:
May 5
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END OF THE YEAR BBQ
Wednesday, May 8 from 6-8 pm in Big Lake
Burgers and hot dogs will be provided. Sign up here to bring something to share!
REMIND LINKS
WEATHER POLICY: We will follow what the schools decide to do. If they decide to close early or move to e-learning, we will also cancel any Youth Ministry activities for the evening.
YOUTH GROUP WISH LIST
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Soda (specific requests: root beer, orange Crush)
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Candy (specific request: 100 Grand)
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Gushers
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Individual bags of chips or snacks
You can drop these donations off at either location at any time when the parish offices are open or before/during youth group!
GET INVOLVED
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ensures safe environment at various youth activities
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events may include: retreats, mission trip, youth group, etc.
Event Chaperone
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shares personal faith story with Youth Group
Inspirational Speaker
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for youth in grades 11-12
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provides leadership to younger youth
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helps in planning youth group
Youth Leadership Team
If you are interested in serving in an of these ministries or have additional questions, please contact Nick Radunz:
320.290.5578 or motv.youth@gmail.com