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Opening Mass and Picnic: Each school year begins with an opening mass and picnic for the group.
All Saints Day Party: In November, students dressed as saints attend mass and an All Saints Day party involving games, treats, and a parade of saints. Always a remarkable day!
Field Trips: Various field trips are arranged each year such as apple picking, pumpkin farm, historical farms, museums, and plays. We always have new and exciting additions each year!
Family Picnic: Each summer families gather for a picnic to enjoy getting to know each other, food, and games.
Holiday Parties: We have a St. Valentine's Day party each year and often a St. Patrick's day party. We also often arrange Christmas Caroling for the group to share the joy of Christ with others in a nursing home.
2nd Friday Clubs: Every 2nd Friday we meet at a local church where children of all ages can attend different clubs. Activities we have held in the past include:
- Little Cherubs: Pre-School students and their parents can attend this club for a fun, educational, and Catholic afternoon of crafts, games, and stories.
- Little Flowers: Girls ages 5 and up meet once a month to learn about a saint and a virtue. Upon completion of homework, the girls earn patches to sew onto their sashes. Meetings usually involve plays, games, and crafts.
- Blue Knights: Boys ages 5 and up meet once a month to learn about a saint and a virtue. Upon completion of homework, the boys earn patches to sew onto their vests. The boys play games and do various projects.
- Saints Club: Boys and girls ages 6-12 learn about a saint for that month, listen to a virtue talk based on the beatitudes, and participate in games and crafts that bring it all together.
- Chosen Confirmation Prep: Teens ready to recieve confirmation participate in monthly preparation using the Chosen program from Ascension Press.
- Teen Faith Group: Teens participate in theological discussion inspired by the very popular Fr. Mike Schmitz or by reading and discussing the lives of the saints.
May Crowning: Each May members meet at a Marian Shrine for Mass, crowning of a Mary statue, outdoor rosary stations, and picnic! First communicants for that year dress in their first communion dresses and suits!
Park Days: Once a week members meet at a designated park to socialize and for kids to play. Park day is held May through September. A great way to get to know the group!
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