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Youth Ministry Updates
Please pray for the youth of our Area Faith Community!
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"Heavenly Father, give the youth of the Holy Cross AFC the courage to strive for the highest goals, to flee every temptation to be mediocre. Enable them to aspire to greatness and to open their hearts with joy to Your call to Holiness. Free them from the fear of failure. Help them to live for you with confidence, and to strive for Sainthood. Amen."
Upcoming Youth Events:

Entrance to the Fireside Room is in the alley between the rectory and CHS. There will be a sign on the door. 

Fireside for Finals - Fireside for Finals is back! We will open up the Fireside Room for students looking for a quiet place to study during finals week, stocked with snacks and hydration. Dates and times are from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. on May 21-23, and May 29-30. Regular study breaks and free Wi-Fi are available! 

Middle School Youth Nights - For grades 6-8, held at St. Mary's Church from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mark the Calendar - May 19, June 2
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How to Live - The Huddle - For grades 9-12, every Monday night in the Fireside Room at the Cathedral. Entrance is the back door of the rectory, then downstairs. 
Doors open at 7:00 PM, the Huddle goes from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

Valley Fair 2019 Server Trip - Save the Date - August 2 - For a trip to Valley Fair! Servers go for free, others are at the group rate.
Summer 2019!
Totus Tuus and Summer Camp registration is open! Sadly, Camp Summit is already full. You can still sign up for the waiting list, but I'm not hopeful that there will be room.

  • Totus Tuus - July 14-19 - Grades 1-12
  • Camp Beloved - July 20-24 - Grades 7-12 (girls)
  • Camp Greatness 1 - July 25-28 - Grades 6-8 (boys)
  • Camp Greatness  2- July 30-Aug 2 - Grades 9-12 (boys)
  • Camp Summit -  August 5-8 - Currently FULL
Registration for Camp Beloved is HERE and Camp Greatness HERE. Simply print a form and mail it in!
Camp Summit registration is all online HERE. 

I know that cost can be a deterrent when it comes to Summer Camps. Be assured that we will be doing fundraisers if people are interested and that scholarships are available! Fear not!
​Totus Tuus returns in 2019!
We have had a great two years hosting Totus Tuus in our AFC. It's coming back again this year for all grades. All sessions are held at St. Mary's Church.
  • Grades 1-6: July 15-19 from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Grades 7-12: July 14-18 from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • AFC Potluck: July 17 at 6:00 PM

Sign up soon so you don't miss this great formation opportunity! You can download a fillable form HERE. Feel free to e-mail it in or print and drop off at a parish office.

Volunteer Service Opportunity: Totus tuus is not just for the kids!  We are looking for the following:
  • Two homes to house either the 2 men or 2 women for the week (provide breakfast and a place to sleep)
  • Volunteers to help during the day(adults and HS students)
  • Lunch for the Team(4 people) dropped off at the parish(pick a day!)
  • Supper for the Team(4 people) usually in your home

How to Live (The Huddle) Every Monday Night! - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Online Youth Event Registration
    I, the parent (guardian) of the above named child, grant my permission for his/her participation in the youth activity named above and I warrant that my child is in good health. In consideration of my child's participation, I agree to indemnify the parish/school and the Diocese of New Ulm from any claims or lawsuits brought against the parish/school/Diocese of New Ulm by myself, my child, or others, that arises out of any behavior by my child at the event/activity described above. I also agree to pay reasonable attorney's fees or expenses incurred by the parish/school and the Diocese in defense of such a claim/suit.

    As a parent or guardian, I agree to all of the above stated considerations and conditions:
    Code of Conduct - Students
    I, the student, will:
    • Treat all other persons with respect and not cause any intentional harm (physically, emotionally, or spiritually) to any person in any way.
    • Respect the property of others, including all program facilities and property.
    • Follow all appropriate instructions of all personnel aiding in this event, including, but not limited to, chaperones, support staff, transportation personnel, and administration.
    • Be on time for all check-ins and departure time.
    • Not have in possession any tobacco, alcohol, or any controlled illegal substance.

    I agree that if any of these terms are violated, the Parish/School can send the student home at the student/guardian's expense:

    Want to be added to the Youth Ministry Update e-mail list?
    -For upcoming youth announcements and events

Young Adults: TRUTH ON TAP (TOT)
Free drinks and discussion at Green Mill! 7:45pm on one Sunday a month. Upcoming Schedule:  May 12