Austin Youth Ministries Activities

Austin Youth Ministry
Want to Join??? Have a Question??? Contact: Keri Flahive - 507-437-3250

Youth Events: Join Austin Catholic youth and Catholic Youth from around the nation at events held throughout the year. From local events in Austin, MN to mission work in Jamaica, these youth events are sure catch your interest.

Vacation Bible School: Find out more information about the 2008 Vacation Bible school, Power Lab, by clicking here.

V.B.S. kids make it happen! Learn More here.

Youth Ministry Fundraising: Many of the activities that we participate in on a daily basis can directly benefit the ministries and programs of the Austin Catholic Community. Click to read how you can help raise money for Austin Catholic youth!

Youth Activities: Austin Catholic youth meet regularly to pray, share and grow together in the Catholic church. To see the schedule of activities, click here.

Youth Websites: Click on one of the following websites for more information about Catholic youth ministry, programs activities:
Catholic Heartwork Camp.com
CyberFaith.com
YouthMinistry.com
CatholicParenting.com
Kellsey Jean Hogan Memorial Fund

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH GROUP 2008
F.U.E.L. - Faith Used in Everyday Living
Watch the current Bulletin each week for more information.

Jr. High Youth Group Meeting are on Monday Evenings – 6:30 – 8:30 PM (unless otherwise stated) Youth Room - Old Family Room at St. Edward church. Permission slip needed for out of town events

Contact the Youth Ministry Office for the Current Calendar of Events
krflahive@austincatholic.org or 507-437-3250

MARCH 2008

Mon, Mar. 3 Character Episode

Mon, Mar. 10 No FUEL---Live Stations Practice

Mon, Mar. 17 No FUEL/No school

Mon, Mar. 24 Easter Celebration

Wed, Mar. 31 Movie Night (We meet at the mall for the 7:00 PM movie; TBA)

APRIL 2008

Mon, Apr. 7 Growing Pains

Mon, Apr. 14 No FUEL; See ya' at Catch Fire...this week

Mon, Apr. 21 Girls ONLY- Spa Night

Friday, Apr. 28 Crazy SPAM Night

MAY 2008

Mon, May 5 Parent Appreciation Dinner - ALL FUEL youth and their parents are

invited to attend our Parent Night. RSVP to receive more details.

Dinner, Fun, & Games begin at 6:00 PM.

Mon, May 12 Real Life "CLUE"

Mon, May 19 Game Night

Wed, May 26 No FUEL (Memorial Day)

JUNE 2008

Mon, Jun. 2 BBQ at Keri's (need to RSVP to insure I have enough food) begins at

5:30 PM.

This Summer be sure to sign up for some fun activities...

Minnesota Twins baseball game - Skyline Raceway - Bike Trails - Catholic Youth Camp - Summer Festival - Catholic Heart Work Camp - Power Lab Vacation Bible School Leaders - Summer grunge - swimming at the lake - etc...

Keep posted in the church bulletin.

EVENTS FOR YOUTH GROUP 2008:
Watch the current Bulletin each week for more information.

Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing
November 2007
Continues on through the Christmas season. Either as a family, with a group of friends or all by yourself you can ring bells to collect donations for the Salvation Army’s many helpful projects. Times and places vary. You can call Keri by November 1st to sign up for a session.

Souper Bowl Sunday -
Super Bowl Sunday - February 3, 2008 This yearly national event utilizes Super Bowl Sunday to mobilize youth and families to fight hunger and poverty. Teens, kids, adults, and families volunteer to stand with pots and pans at the church entrances after each weekend Mass to collect money which will be given to our local food shelf.
30 Hour Famine
February 22 and 23, 2008
The 30 hour famine is an international movement to fight hunger as well as the key to bringing youth closer to Christ and one another, while forever changing their perspective of those in need. Teens ask people to sponsor them for going without food for 30 hours. All money collected is sent to World Vision an international Christian relief agency. In addition, teens will do service in the Austin area during the famine.

Sharing & Caring Hands -
January 28, 2008
This project involves the entire parish by asking anyone who can to donate items to be delivered to the Sharing & Caring Hands Homeless Shelter. Always needed - blankets, toiletry items, bed sheets, household items and clothes of all sizes. A group of youth and adults will travel to Minneapolis to spend the day helping at the homeless shelter.
Catholic Heart Workcamp -
Jamaica, June 2008
Their mission is to share the love of Jesus and serve the neglected, brokenhearted and marginalized in any way needed. The Catholic Heart Workcamp mission is to revitalize communities and beautify homes of the elderly, disabled and others who cannot afford the needed repairs. $100.00 deposit and the balance will be through fund-raising.
    Heart Workcamp Photo Gallery: click on the link to view the photos
     2004 Photos: Austin,MN Album      2007 Photos: Virginia Beach, VA Album
     2006 Photos:  St. Louis, MO Album
Summer Festival -
Jr. High Summer 2008
Sr. High Summer 2008
Summer Festival is a week long camp held on college campuses for teenagers. Inspiring speakers, goofy games and off the wall skits make up a week you won't forget. Groups from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin come to join in the fun. Catholic and Protestant churches come together to experience the love of God and grace of Jesus Christ in this one week experience that stays with you for a life time.

Summer Grunge Days -
July 16, 17, 23, 24 & 25, 2008

Open to Jr. High youth and some adults, this project brings youth into the community of Austin to do service at various sites. After a morning of work we gather for fun stuff, such as bowling, tubing on the Root River, movies, or swimming.