St. Bernard's Cemetery
St. Bernard's Cemetery
St. Bernard's Cemetery
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Adoration
Adoration
St. Bernard's Youth Group
(6th - 12th Grade students)
Youth Ministries Mission Statement:
*To reach out to all the youth of the parish with the love of Christ and bring them together in this love.
*To provide opportunities for youth to actively participate in the prayer life of the parish community, so as to
deepen their understanding of Church as “community”.
*To provide opportunities for spiritual growth so as to deepen their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ who
alone has the words of eternal life.
*To provide opportunities for social activities so as to strengthen their interpersonal communication skills and
social behaviors in order to enhance their understanding of what is means to be a member of Catholic community.
Back to School Bash
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Annually in September
Welcome back to a new school year! Our Back to School Bash varies every year from Minute to Win It competitions, Escape Rooms to bonfires in the park! It's an opportunity for us to begin a new school season refreshed and ready to go! Check back for more details as we get closer to the date!
High School Youth Rally
Grades 9-12
Location: Win-E-Mac High School, Erskine
Date: February 26, 2023
Registration: $50
The High School Youth Rallies serve to remind our young church that they have a loving and merciful Father who calls us to look up to Him so that He may transform each and every heart. Please encourage your high schooler to take part in what will be a great day!
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National Catholic Youth Conference
Grades 9-12
Long Beach, CA
November 9-13, 2022
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is largest gathering of Catholic youth in the United States with around 25,000 attendees praying and worshiping as well as great speakers of the faith!
NCYC '22 Info flyer
Visit the NCYC Website
A message from Pope Francis!
Recap of 2019 NCYC (you might see some TRF peeps here!)
2022 NCYC Commitment Deadline: May 25, 2022
RedHawks Game
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Tickets: $8.00
Food/Souvenirs: Out-of-Pocket
Join us in cheering on the Fargo/Moorhead RedHawks! We will be joining the youth groups from other parishes in our diocese. Please see the attached flyer for details. Deadline to RSVP is July 21st.
St. John Paul II Camp
Grades 7 & 8
Oak Hills Christian College
1600 Oak Hills Rd SW, Bemidji, MN
Sunday, July 23 – Thursday, July 27
Cost: $350 per camper
Saint John Paul II Camp is for youth entering grades 7 & 8 who have a desire to deepen their faith, live in that faith and share their faith with others. Throughout the camp, youth will be encouraged and mentored as they engage in prayer, worship, leadership development, spiritual reflection, play and service. The five-day experience is designed to encourage and equip youth for discipleship.
For more information, please visit: https://www.crookston.org/jp2camp
Register for St. John Paul II Camp (Registration opens 2/06/23)
Service Team and Staff Application, please visit: https://www.crookston.org/jp2camp
Grades 4-8
Date: Pelican I (Bottineau, ND)
July 12-16, 2023
Camp of the Cross (Garrison, ND)
July 19-23, 2023
Pelican II (Bottineau, ND)
July 26-30, 2023
Registration Fee: $325
Trinity Youth Camp is for students entering 4th-8th grade, who want to have a fun, faith-filled camping experience.
Camp begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and concludes at 11 a.m. on Sunday with Mass for campers and their families. Trinity Youth Camp is hosted by two campgrounds around the state of North Dakota: Camp Metigoshe near Bottineau and Camp of the Cross near Garrison.
For more information, click here.
Trinity Youth Camp
Buena Vista Ski Trip
Grades 6-12
Buena Vista Ski Resort, Bemidji, MN
February 20, 2023
Tickets: Prices Vary
Deadline to sign up: February 10, 2023
Join us on our annual ski trip to Buena Vista Ski Area in Bemidji, MN! Open to all grades K-12. Skiers 5th grade and younger must have their own chaperone to accompany
them.
* St. Bernard's Consent Form (paper copy)
* St. Bernard's Consent Form (Google Form)
Jamaica Mission
Grades 11 & Older
Various Locations in Jamaica
June
The mission trip to Jamaica provides various opportunities to perform works of mercy and outreach to those in need while evangelizing the love of Christ.
Parent/Student information meetings are held for more details of the trip.
Click here to watch a video of the 2019 Jamaica Mission Trip!
Contact Misty for more information.
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Date: July 2023
Deadline to Sign-Up: TBD
Cost: TBD
This is an all-day event that must be booked ahead of time. We need a minimum of 12 people to go. Please let me know asap if you may be interested in going. See flyer for details!
Character Challenge Course Flyer
Permission/Consent Form
C4 Waiver/Liability
Character Challenge Course
Middle School Youth Rally
Grades 6-8
Location: Lincoln High School, TRF
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
9:30am-7:00pm
Registration: $45/youth, chaperones are free.
Lunch and Supper will be served.
The theme of the rally is Steadfast, inspired by Psalm 26:3, “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.” As we continue the diocesan year of the Eucharistic Revival, we are reminded of God’s steadfast love through His greatest gift – The Eucharist, knowing that every time we receive this gift, we receive Jesus’ entire self – His body, blood, soul and divinity.
Adult Liability Waiver (For Chaperones)
Progressive Hayride
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
September 17, 2022
5:00pm- 11:30pm
Registration: Free
It will be a fun night out with friends, food and fellowship! This progressive hayride begins at St. Bernard's after the 5:00 Mass, stops at one location for a potluck supper and then another location for bonfire and s'mores. Dress warm and bring a blanket - it may be chilly! Feel free to bring a friend. Please RSVP and sign the permission slip found on the link below to attend no later than Friday, Sept. 17th so I can plan accordingly. Can't wait to see you there!
Hayride Permission Form
Sky-Vu Movie Night
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Tickets: $8.00
Food/Souvenirs: Out-of-Pocket
Join us in cheering on the Fargo/Moorhead RedHawks! We will be joining the youth groups from other parishes in our diocese. Please see the attached flyer for details. Deadline to RSVP is July 21st.
Reason for Hope Retreats
Grades 9-12
Diocese of Crookston Pastoral Center
Various Dates
Registration: $75
Registration Link: www.crookston.org/reasonforhope
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”.
~ 1 Peter 3:15
There is a singular reason for hope in this world, and that is Jesus Christ. He is not simply “a way, a truth and a (source of) life”, but rather, Jesus is “THE way, THE truth and THE life (John 14:6). He truly is THE reason for hope!
It is our hope that these retreats will provide you with opportunities for encounter with Jesus Christ, increase opportunities for discipleship, and strengthen the Catholic Identity and community among the youth in the Diocese of Crookston.
Source & Summit: Eucharistic Revival Retreat
November 5 & 6, 2022
2PM - 2PM
NET Ministries: Confirmation Retreat
December 10 & 11, 2022
2PM - 2Pm
Friday, February 10, 7:00 PM –
Sunday, February 12, 1:00 PM
Register here
Into the Desert: Lenten Retreat
March 18 & 19, 2023
2PM - 2PM
Register here
St. Teresa of Calcutta Camp
Grades 9 & 10
Oak Hills Christian College
1600 Oak Hills Rd SW, Bemidji, MN
Sunday, June 25 – Thursday, June 29
Cost: $350 per camper
The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Camp is for youth entering grades 9 and 10 who have a desire to deepen their faith and are open to exploring the ordinary ways to share the Catholic faith as missionary disciples and servant leaders. Inspired by the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, and anchored in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, campers will enter a five-day experience where they will gain a deeper understanding of their faith and will be presented with ways to witness that faith in their home, school, church, community, and world. A special emphasis will be placed on:
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Prayer, Praise and Worship
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The Sacraments
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Growing in Leadership & Discipleship
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Serving Others.
For more information, please visit: https://www.crookston.org/toccamp
Register for St. Teresa of Calcutta Camp (Registration opens 2/06/23)
Leadership Team Application, please visit: https://www.crookston.org/toccamp
Grades 8 -12
St. Paul, MN
Date: July 28-30, 2023
Deadline to sign up: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
For those seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. This conference has a strong emphasis on the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration.
These events are designed to draw us to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Come experience Christ in a new way!
*Steubenville Conferences
*2023 Steubenville Flyer
Registration Fee: $237
(includes admission, lodging, and 5 meals)
*Registration Form
*Conference Schedule
Please contact Misty for registration details.
Steubenville Conference
