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
September 1, 2021
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! As we just finished the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the B2S Bash will be Olympic Style competitions. Details for 2021 B2S Bash yet to come!
Character Challenge Course
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Deadline to Sign-Up: Wednesday, July 28
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
Steubenville Conference
Grades 8 -12
St. Paul, MN
July 29-31, 2022
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!
Registration Fee: $237
(includes admission, lodging, and 5 meals)
*Registration Form
Please contact Misty for registration details.
High School
Youth Rally
Grades 9-12
Location: Sacred Heart, EGF
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2022
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!
NET Retreats
Grades 10-12
Location Varies
February & March
Various retreats and locations throughout the y ear for those seeking to grow deeper in their faith.
Buena Vista Ski Trip
Grades K-12
Bemidji, MN
Winter, 2023
Tickets: Prices Vary
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
Summer Camps
Grades K-12
St. Bernard's Church
Various Dates throughout Summer
There are so many opportunities for summer fun and learning the Catholic Faith! Listed are just a few to learn more about!
St. John Paul II Camp (Registration opens 2/22/22)
St. Teresa of Calcutta Camp (Registration opens 2/22/22)
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
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!
Recap of 2019 NCYC (you might see some TRF peeps here!)
NCYC Commitment Deadline: May 25, 2022
Reason for HOPE Retreats
Grades 9-12
Young Life Castaway Club, DL, MN
Multiple Dates
October 16 & 17, 2021
Lead the Way
January 22 & 23, 2022
Stones and Bones
March 5 & 6, 2022
Into the Desert
April 23 & 24, 2022
The Mass is Ended
For more information, please visit https://www.crookston.org/reasonforhope or contact Misty Mehrkens
RedHawks Game
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Summer, 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.
Progressive Hayride
Grades 6-12
St. Bernard's Church
Saturday, September 18, 2021
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!
Middle School Youth Rally
Grades 6-8
Lincoln High School, TRF
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021
Please join us for Created at Lincoln High School in TRF. Joe Melendrez from Together in Spirit and worship leader Hannah Schaefer (www.hannahschaefermusic.com) will lead our youth in a faith-filled experience, anchored in the sacraments; an opportunity to celebrate "the great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3:1)".
Adult Liability Waiver (For Chaperones)
Advent Family Devotional
For all families who have tweens/teens
Located in the comfort of your own home
Advent 2020 (starting Dec. 1)
Simple but meaningful daily interactions that will help keep Jesus at the center of the season!
To receive the PDF version in its entirety, click here
To receive them on a daily basis, click here.
