Upcoming Events
Diocesan Confirmation Retreats
October 15, 2022 – St. Thomas More, Brookings
February 4, 2023 – Holy Name, Watertown
Going Deeper
October 21-23 – O’Gorman Junior High, Sioux Falls
Power Hours
Weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. – via Zoom (Resume Sept 27)
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Power Hours – Resuming September 27
Power Hours are 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 our shared mission. (PCLs include priests, deacons, DREs, YMs, Discipleship Coordinators, RCIA Coordinators, etc.) Power Hours are held at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays approximately every other week. Zoom invitations are 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. You can sign up on the diocesan For Youth Leaders webpage.
Diocesan Confirmation Retreats
In collaboration with the diocese, St. Thomas More Parish in Brookings and Holy Name Parish in Watertown are providing Confirmation Retreats. They will be open to all parishes. Registrations are done through your parish, and the parish is required to send adult helpers with their youth to assist with small groups (one adult for every five youth). The parish is responsible for ensuring these adults have met the Safe Environment requirements laid out by the diocese. Registration forms for each retreat can be found on our webpage at: www.sfcatholic.org/youth/for-youth-leaders/ Parishes, please send in your completed registration forms by the dates listed on the forms. More details can be found here: www.sfcatholic.org/youth/confirmation-retreats/
If your parish is interested in hosting a confirmation retreat like this, we are willing to partner with you to put one on by suggesting a format, helping to find presenters, assisting with promotion, etc. You can reach our office at discipleship@sfcatholic.org. Another great option for parishes looking to host a retreat is to request a NET Ministries team to come in for a day. Their information can be found at netusa.org.
Going Deeper Retreat
Our Heart Speaks to Heart retreat will be held October 21-23, at O’Gorman Junior High. This retreat is focused on meditative and contemplative prayer and utilizes the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. It is a silent retreat. Youth grades 9-12 who are active in the parish and looking to go deeper in their faith are invited to attend. Registrations can be found on our Going Deeper webpage.
Last Collar Standing
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 4th Annual Last Collar Standing event on January 15, 2023 at 4 p.m. live on our YouTube page. Mark your calendars and start planning your watch parties now! Keep an eye on our social media for updates, announcements and promotional opportunities.
March for Life Pilgrimage
It was with great joy that we received the news of the historic Dobbs decision overturning Roe vs Wade and giving individual states the right to enact laws regarding the protection of human life. With that in mind, the diocese has decided to focus its resources in support of local Respect Life efforts instead of organizing a pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for the annual March for Life. However we are happy to work with you and your parish if you are interested in coordinating a pilgrimage.
Lumen Christi
Last year, Lumen Christi expanded our summer missions by introducing year-round missionaries. This year’s missionaries are partnering with Aberdeen Catholic schools and parishes, as well as the college ministry in Sioux Falls out of Christ the King Parish. While we do not have a traveling team this year, we encourage parishes who are seeking a retreat team for your youth to consider NET ministries. Find out about them at netusa.org. Please keep our missionaries in your prayers this year. To find out more about Lumen Christi, please visit sfcatholic.org/lumenchristi/
Lumen Christi – Social Media
Lumen Christi has their very own social media channels! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with their events and activities this summer! They can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lumenchristisf. They can be found on Instagram with the handle @lumenchristisf . As always, for more information go to https://www.sfcatholic.org/lumenchristi/
Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.