Category: Youth Discipleship and Evangelization

Upcoming Events

Encounter Events (NET):
March 7 – Ipswich
April 18 – Sisseton
May 2 – Watertown

Power Hour Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. – Zoom meeting

Going Deeper Retreats:
April 9-11 – Abbey of the Hills

 

 

More Info

Going Deeper Retreat – April 2021
The ‘Spiritus’ Going Deeper Retreat is open for registration. Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage as well as the link to register. Open to teens wishing to delve deeper into their faith. This retreat is primarily charismatic with emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  
Bulletin Blurb:  Registrations are open for the ‘Spiritus’ Going Deeper Retreat April 9-11 at the Abbey of the Hills. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth.

 

D-Camp
Don’t forget to get your registration in for D-Camp 2021. The early bird discount ends in February! The high school camp will be July 11-14 and the junior high camp will be July 15-18. You can find all the info on the D-Camp webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Junior High and Senior High D-camp Registration for July 2021 is available online! Sign up fast to reserve your spot and snag the Early Bird discount. www.sfcatholic.org/youth/d-camp/.

 

Lumen Christi
We are looking for young adults who have graduated (or will graduate high school in 2021) interested in becoming a Lumen Christi missionary this summer. You can find all the information at our webpage. Please spread the word and pray for missionaries.
Bulletin Blurb: If you are a college student looking for a fulfilling summer job, pray about becoming a Lumen Christi missionary for the summer of 2021. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/lumen-christi/ 

 

“Power Hour” for Parish Leaders
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eric Gallagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald, and Fr. Scott Traynor host a “power hour” for the parish leaders via Zoom. Our hope is that this weekly hour will draw everyone who is actively engaged as leaders (priests, parish staff, and others) around the diocese to rally around Bishop DeGrood’s vision and will offer very direct responses to needs we are seeing. These meetings will be recorded. To get involved in these meetings, please ensure you are on the PCL email list and join our new PCL community platform ComeFollow.Me. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up for them at the For Youth Leaders page on the diocesan webpage.

 

Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.

Upcoming Events

Last Collar Standing:
January 10 @ 4 p.m.

“Come Follow Me” Seminar:
January 16 @ 9:30 a.m. – St. George Parish, Hartford

Encounter Events (NET):
January 24 – Mitchell
March 7 – Ipswich
April 18 – Sisseton
May 2 – Watertown

Power Hour Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. – Zoom meeting

Going Deeper Retreats:
April 9-11 – Abbey of the Hills

 

 

More Info

Last Collar Standing
It’s happening again! Watch as 12 priests compete LIVE in the 2nd Annual “Last Collar Standing!” They will compete in various activities and vote each other “off the island” until only one priest remains. The livestream will begin January 10 at 4 p.m. and can be found on the diocesan youth webpage. Don’t forget to root for your favorite priest! To sign up for updates on the event, click here.
Bulletin Blurb: Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual “Last Collar Standing” Competition on January 10 at 4 p.m. Sign up for updates on our webpage: www.sfcatholic.org/youth/

 

Come Follow Me
“Come Follow Me” is a catechetical model that St. George Parish has used for several years for their K-5 Family Formation in-person sessions. There will be a seminar on the program January 16 at St. George Parish, Hartford, that will last from (tentatively) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is designed for two purposes: 1) reinvigoration and vision casting for our catechists who already use it and 2) a sort of come-and-see for other priests, DRE’s, etc. who are curious about this model. The day will feature two experts in this methodology: Sr. Hyacinthe, OP, joining us virtually from France and Sr. Madeleine Marie, SsEW, who will join us in-person, visiting from Alabama.

 

Lumen Christi
Lumen Christi is taking the place of Totus Tuus this summer in the Diocese of Sioux Falls! Find out all the information about this program and reserve a team of missionaries for your parish at our webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Totus Tuus is now going by Lumen Christi. If you are a college student looking for a fulfilling summer job, pray about becoming a Lumen Christi Missionary for the summer of 2021. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/lumen-christi/ 

 

“Power Hour” for Parish Leaders
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eric Gallagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald, and Fr. Scott Traynor host a “power hour” for the parish leaders via Zoom. Our hope is that this weekly hour will draw everyone who is actively engaged as leaders (priests, parish staff, and others) around the diocese to rally around Bishop DeGrood’s vision and will offer very direct responses to needs we are seeing. These meetings will be recorded. To get involved in these meetings, please ensure you are on the PCL email list and join our new PCL community platform ComeFollow.Me. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up for them at the For Youth Leaders page on the diocesan webpage.

 

Going Deeper Retreat – April 2021
The ‘Spiritus’ Going Deeper Retreat is open for registration. Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage as well as the link to register. Open to teens wishing to delve deeper into their faith. This retreat is primarily charismatic with emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  
Bulletin Blurb:  Registrations are open for the ‘Spiritus’ Going Deeper Retreat April 9-11 at the Abbey of the Hills. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth.

 

D-Camp
D-Camp registration is now available online. The high school camp will be July 11-14 and the junior high camp will be July 15-18. You can find all the info on the D-Camp webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: D-camp registration is now open for July 2021! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/d-camp/.

 

Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.

Upcoming Events

Power Hour Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. – Zoom meeting

Going Deeper Retreats:
December 11-13, 2020 – St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids
April 9-11, 2021 – Abbey of the Hills

Encounter Events (NET):
January 24, 2021 – Mitchell
March 7, 2021 – Ipswich
April 18, 2021 – Sisseton
May 2, 2021 – Watertown

Last Collar Standing:
January 10, 2021 @ 4 p.m.

“Come Follow Me” Seminar:
January 16, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m. – St. George Parish, Hartford

More Info

“Power Hour” for Parish Leaders
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eric Gallagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald, and Fr. Scott Traynor host a “power hour” for the parish leaders via Zoom. Our hope is that this weekly hour will draw everyone who is actively engaged as leaders (priests, parish staff, and others) around the diocese to rally around Bishop DeGrood’s vision and will offer very direct responses to needs we are seeing through discussions on strategies and models, ongoing formation and study of texts, breakout sessions on specific topics, and more. These meetings will be recorded so those who are not typically available during the work day can access them at a later time. To get involved in these meetings, please ensure you are on the Parish Catechetical Leaders email list. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up for them at the For Youth Leaders page on the diocesan webpage.

 

Going Deeper Retreat – December 2020
The ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ Going Deeper Retreat is right around the corner. Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage as well as the link to register. Open to teens wishing to delve deeper into their faith. This retreat is primarily in silence.
Bulletin Blurb: Last call to sign up for the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ Going Deeper Retreat December 11-13, 2020, at St. Mary Parish in Dell Rapids. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth.

 

Last Collar Standing
It’s happening again! Watch as 12 priests compete LIVE in the 2nd Annual “Last Collar Standing!” They will compete in various activities and vote each other “off the island” until only one priest remains. The livestream will begin January 10 at 4 p.m. and can be found on the diocesan youth webpage. Don’t forget to root for your favorite priest! To sign up for updates on the event, click here.
Bulletin Blurb: Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual ‘Last Collar Standing’ Competition on January 10 at 4 p.m. Sign up for updates on our webpage: www.sfcatholic.org/youth/

 

D-Camp
D-Camp registration is now available online. The high school camp will be July 11-14 and the junior high camp will be July 15-18. You can find all the info on the D-Camp webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: D-camp registration is now open for July 2021! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/d-camp/.

 

Lumen Christi
Lumen Christi is taking the place of Totus Tuus this summer in the Diocese of Sioux Falls! Find out all the information about this program and reserve a team of missionaries for your parish at our webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Totus Tuus is now going by Lumen Christi. If you are a college student looking for a fulfilling summer job, pray about becoming a Lumen Christi Missionary for the summer of 2021. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/lumen-christi/ 

 

Come Follow Me
‘Come Follow Me’ is a catechetical model that St. George Parish has used for several years for their K-5 Family Formation in-person sessions. There will be a seminar on the program January 16 at St. George Parish, Hartford, that will last from (tentatively) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is designed for two purposes: 1) reinvigoration and vision casting for our catechists who already use it and 2) a sort of come-and-see for other priests, DRE’s, etc. who are curious about this model. The day will feature two experts in this methodology: Sr. Hyacinthe, OP joining us virtually from France and Sr. Madeleine Marie, SsEW who will join us in-person, visiting from Alabama.

 

Vocation Discernment Retreat 2020

Father Scott Traynor will be speaking at a retreat hosted by the Vocations Office. In place of the annual seminary visits that have been canceled due to the current health conditions, the Vocations Office is hosting a silent retreat.  You can find all the info on their event page.

 

Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.

Power Hour Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. – Zoom meeting

Going Deeper Retreats:
December 11-13, 2020 – St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids
April 9-11, 2021 – Abbey of the Hills

Encounter Events (NET):
November 8 – White Lake
November 22 – Dell Rapids
January 24 – Mitchell
March 7 – Ipswich
April 18 – Sisseton
May 2 – Watertown

“Power Hour” for Parish Leaders
Starting on October 27, every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eric Gallagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald and Fr. Scott Traynor will host a “Power Hour” for parish leaders. Our hope is that this weekly hour will draw actively engaged leaders (priests, parish staff and others) from around the diocese to rally around Bishop DeGrood’s vision.  They will be offering direct responses to needs that arise during discussions on strategies and models, ongoing formation and study of texts, breakout sessions on specific topics, and more. These meetings will continue to be available on Zoom and will be recorded when possible for those who are not typically available during the work day. Open invitations to these meetings are sent out through the PCL email list. If you aren’t on the list yet, get signed up at the diocesan webpage.

Going Deeper Retreat – December 2020
Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Teens! Are you desiring to go deeper in your prayer life? Sign up for the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ Going Deeper Retreat, December 11-13, 2020 at St. Mary Parish in Dell Rapids. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth. Psst, this is not a confirmation retreat.

NET – Encounter Events
Promotional material is available on the NET webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: It’s time to re-energize your faith. Join the NET team for a night of fun at a parish near you. Encounter Jesus Christ and connect with other faith-driven families. Check out the NET webpage for all the info! www.sfcatholic.org/youth/encounter-events-net/

Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.

Youth Leader Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. – Zoom Meeting

Going Deeper Retreats:
December 11-13, 2020 -St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids
April 9-11, 2021 – Abbey of the Hills

Encounter Events (NET):
October 11 – Jefferson
October 25 – Tyndall
November 8 – White Lake
November 22 – Dell Rapids
January 24 – Mitchell
March 7 – Ipswich
April 18 – Sisseton
May 2 – Watertown

Weekly Youth Leader Meetings
New for the 2020-21 school year. Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. there will be a Zoom meeting for all parish youth leaders around the diocese. Meetings will be one hour long. These meetings are recorded and available upon request. To get involved in these meetings, please ensure you are on the PCL email list. If you have topics or ideas to bring to the meeting, please let Eric know. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up for them from the For Youth Leaders page on the diocesan webpage.

Going Deeper Retreat – December 2020
Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Teens! Are you desiring to go deeper in your prayer life? Sign up for the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ Going Deeper Retreat December 11-13, 2020 at St. Mary Parish in Dell Rapids. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth. Psst, this is not a confirmation retreat.

NET – Encounter Events
Promotional material is available on the NET webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: It’s time to re-energize your faith. Join the NET team for a night of fun at a parish near you. Encounter Jesus Christ and connect with other faith driven families. Check out the NET webpage for all the info! www.sfcatholic.org/youth/encounter-events-net/

Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com