Upcoming Events
Summer Lumen Christi Confirmation Retreats
June 18 – Holy Spirit, Mitchell
June 25 – St. Benedict, Yankton
July 23 – St. Lambert, Sioux Falls
CGS Catechist Trainings
June 9-15 – Risen Savior, Brandon (Level 1, Part 2)
June 27-July 2 – Risen Savior, Brandon (Level 1, Part 1) – New
June 27-July 2 – Immaculate Conception, Watertown (Level 2, Part 1) – Cancelled
July 11 – 16 – Sacred Heart, Aberdeen (Level 1, Part 2)
D-Camps
June 20-23 – Broom Tree (High School) – Full
July 10-13 – Broom Tree (High School) – Full
July 14-17 – Broom Tree (Junior High School) – Full
Power Hours
Weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. – via Zoom
More Info
Confirmation Preparation Survey
In order to better support the efforts of Confirmation Preparation around the diocese, we are asking each parish (either the pastor or confirmation coordinator) to complete a survey regarding confirmation preparation in their parish. A summary of the results will be shared with those who participate in the survey. The survey is open now and will close on Friday, May 13. Take the survey here.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Do you know anyone who may be interested in being trained as a CGS Catechist? There is a brand new cohort beginning this summer. This course is open to anyone just beginning training. There are also a few others being offered to continue Level 1 training from last summer.
Level 1 Part 1 |Risen Savior, Brandon | June 27-July 2, 2022 – New
The diocese is hosting this training. Cost is $250. Scholarships are available. If you will be traveling, a few host families have offered to provide housing. To register, click here. If you have questions, please contact us at cgs@sfcatholic.org or 605-988-3714.
Level 1 Part 2 | Risen Savior, Brandon | June 9-15, 2022
Risen Savior is hosting this training. Please contact Rachel Uhrich for information and to register (familyformation@risensaviorbrandon.com or 605-582-6902).
Level 1 Part 2 | Sacred Heart, Aberdeen | July 11-16, 2022
Sacred Heart is hosting this training. To register, click here. Please contact Thomas Eskro for more information (thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net or 605-225-7065).
Level 2 Part 1 | Immaculate Conception, Watertown | June 27-July 2, 2022
This training was canceled. Unfortunately there weren’t enough people registered to make it worth the cost of bringing in a formation leader, but we are hopeful that Level 2 will be able to be offered in the future.
Lumen Christi – Summer Confirmation Retreats
Lumen Christi is offering three Confirmation Retreats this summer. These retreats are focused on deepening the understanding and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information and to register visit our webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Lumen Christi is offering three Confirmation Retreats this summer. Check out the dates and register today by visiting: https://www.sfcatholic.org/youth/confirmation-retreats/
D-Camp 2022
All three D-Camps have reached maximum capacity! Students who still want to attend are encouraged to sign up on the waitlists. We will release spots if they become available. To add your name to the waitlist, visit our D-Camp webpage.
BT Family Camp
Join us for an all-inclusive Family Camp experience June 24-27, 2022! This camp, directed by Sean & Jenn Dalton and Father Scott Traynor, offers your family a great opportunity to get away from the busyness and distractions of daily life to grow together in your relationship with each other and with God.
Highlights:
- Full programming including skits, songs, and group activities
- Trained camp staff to attend to your family’s needs
- Morning sessions for adults and kids separately by age group
- Program that allows for full experience of camp activities, while providing rest and spiritual refreshment
About your Family Camp Directors:
Broom Tree is proud to welcome Sean & Jenn Dalton who bring over 25 years of Christian family camp experience. The Daltons both grew up in the Midwest, and were blessed to spend almost 5 years serving the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Having met in college at a Bible camp, camping ministry has always had a special place in their hearts. They currently live in Colorado with their five children & have been married 27 years. Sean brings a variety of Ministry experiences and they both look forward to sharing with you how God has been working in and through their lives.
Visit broom-tree.org or call 605-988-1040 for additional information.
Power Hour – Attention New Parish Staff
Join us Tuesdays at 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet with other parish catechetical leaders (PCL) from around our diocese to grow in both spiritual and professional development, and to have a space to bounce ideas off one another and inspire and encourage one another in your shared mission. Zoom invitations will be sent to the PCL email list weekly. If you are new or newly diving into our offerings, we invite you to join 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 on the diocesan For Youth Leaders webpage.
Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.