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Check out what's in store this summer. We've got something for everyone! There are local and distance events, things onsite and offsite, and offerings for junior high and high school.Safety-cleared drivers and adult chaparones are needed to make these events happen. Please consider giving time to help with the formation of our youth.
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Contact Us
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Katie Dellkdellstjudeparish.comYouth Ministry Coordinator (grades 7-12)
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MISSION TRIP
Each summer, our high school youth reach out in service and mission to help those in need. This is a direct response to our baptismal call to live as disciples of Christ. Empowered through Confirmation with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we are enabled to take part in the Church's mission of Justice and Service to others.In the past, we have traveled to Mexico to help build shelter for the homeless, to New Orleans several summers to help with rebuilding efforts, and to San Antonio. Every place we have traveled, we have been blessed with the opportunity to serve as our Lord served. In addition to these opportunities of service, we have been blessed with the forging of friendship - with each other, as well as those we served - and in many cases, we have received much more than we gave.
In 2018 we spent a week in Beaumont, TX to help with the rebuilding efforts that continue to be needed in the aftermath of numerous natural disasters. In 2017, we headed to Oklahoma City with Catholic Mission Trips, Inc. to serve the community there. In 2019, we went through Catholic HEART Workcamp to serve in the Nashville, TN area in late July.
Contact:
Katie Dell - (972) 727-1177 x2228
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JR/SR RETREAT
There will be no Junior/Senior Retreat during the summer of 2019. Information on any special junior/senior-only activities will be posted in the bulletin, e-mailed to registered students, and updated on this page/social media.
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STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE
Each summer our high school students have an opportunity to travel to a Steubenville Youth Conference. This three-day conference is sponsored and programmed by Franciscan University and Life Teen. This is a very popular trip and spaces fill quickly.
Contact:
Katie Dell - youth@stjudeparish.com
(972) 727-1177 x2228
Register Online Now! There are still open spots for incoming 9th grade students through outgoing seniors (current 8th-12th grade) to join us for the 2019 Steubenville Youth Conference! St. Jude will be travelling to Springfield, MO July 12-14 for this fun-filled event! Students are exposed to nationally recognized Catholic speakers, given opportunities for meeting thousands of teens from across the nation, and experience a weekend full of Spirit-filled interactions that aim to light a fire in these teens’ hearts as the continue in their faith journey. Contact the Youth Office for a registration link, check out the website, or pick up a card on the table across from the Youth Office. Registration has extended to May 15th.
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BIG LOUD AWESOME SUMMER THINGS (BLAST)
BLAST events are summer-time get-togethers for high school youth entering 9th - 12th grades. Youth gather on designated Tuesdays through June, July and August for fun and fellowship. These gatherings provide an opportunity for high school teens to get to know one another and begin forming friendships based on faith.
Contact:
Katie Dell - youth@stjudeparish.com
(972) 727-1177 x2228
Some Summer BLAST Events:
• Service Saturday
• Mass, Pizza, and Adoration
• Movie at the Parish
• Roughriders Game
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TOTALLY AWESOME GET-TOGETHERS
TAG events are summer-time get-togethers for middle school youth entering 7th and 8th grades. Youth gather on designated Mondays through June, July and August for fun and fellowship. These gatherings provide an opportunity for middle school teens to get to know one another and begin forming friendships based on faith.
Events will be posted here as they become available.
Contact:
Katie Dell - youth@stjudeparish.com - (972) 727-1177 x2228
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MISSION WEEK
On June 10th - June 13th , 7th-grade to 12th-grade students are invited to represent St. Jude during our 2019 Summer Mission Week. During this week, 150+ teens and 35+ adult volunteers will serve as the hands and feet of Christ to the local Allen/Dallas community. Just to put things into perspective, last year we served 21 different sites this wee and increased student registration by 40% (from the year prior)! It is amazing the things that can get done when we put a bunch of determined students together with great adult leaders for a week!
Throughout the week we witness an authentic joy in both the communities we served and in the teens and volunteers as they gave of their own time to help the less fortunate in our communities. Our teens are given opportunities to be fantastic witnesses of Jesus Christ through their prayer, service, and the various interactions at each location.
Thank you to everyone who has previously contributed to this week...not just our students, but also the adult volunteers who were here each day, parents and family members praying for this mission at home (yes, it makes a huge difference), and all those contributing to the solidarity item donations. Throughout this week, our teens have the great pleasure of giving back to the community in which they live through acts of service and charity, and we couldn't do it without the entire team!
To register for this year's Mission Week, contact Bridget or pick-up forms across from the youth office. Information and registration forms (for both student and adults) can be found below! We need lots of adult help throughout the week, so please consider volunteering the entire week (or even just a few days) alongside your student!
Mission Week Intro
Student Registration
Adult Registration
Contact:
Katie Dell - youth@stjudeparish.com
(972) 727-1177 x2228
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