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For more information about events or Confirmation, keep scrolling and read the information below!
We have a wonderful year planned for our high school students!
Unless otherwise noted, all dates and locations of these events mentioned below will be announced at a later time. Friends are ALWAYS welcome to attend these events, even if they aren’t Catholic.
Back to School Breakfast:
To kick off our year together, we are inviting all high school students and their friends to a back to school breakfast on Thursday, August 29 at 9:00am at Holy Mother of Consolation in Oregon. Come enjoy a delicious meal and meet new people as you look forward to your upcoming school year! Please RSVP to Becky Phillips by August 27 at 608-501-7501.
Concert:
Jeremy Rodriguez and his band will be coming from Texas to put on a fun, engaging, beautiful concert for us at Holy Mother of Consolation on October 9 from 6:30-8:00pm. Jeremy was our musician at Catholic Heart Work Camp in Michigan this summer, and our mission trip teens LOVED singing and dancing to their music! All high school students and their friends are invited!
Teen Bible Study:
High school students are invited to explore the weekly Bible readings and connect God’s word to their daily lives. Our bible study sessions will occur two times a month on Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:15pm.
Hope Nights:
High school students are invited to play a fun game, hear a witness talk, have teen-led small group discussion, pray, and enjoy desserts together once a month on Sunday evenings at our HOPE Nights from 7:00-8:30pm.
High School Footprints Retreat:
This retreat will be held on January 25-26 at Camp Gray. Confirmation candidates are invited to participate. Already-confirmed teens are invited to serve as leaders and give witness talks, facilitate the small group discussion, and lead the activities. Registration will begin in September.
Frassati Fest:
This diocesan event will be held at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells on February 7-9. It will include talks, games, Mass, and waterpark time. Registration will begin in November.
Various Social Events, Service Projects, and Liturgical Celebrations:
These will occur throughout the year. I will be in touch with more details as we get closer to each event.
St. Cletus Youth Center:
We have a new Youth Center! Thanks to two generous donors in our pastorate, HMC’s former rectory was renovated into a 4,000 sq foot center for middle school and high school programs. This beautiful new space includes foosball, air hockey, spike ball, basketball hoops, a gaga ball pit, ping pong table, bean bag toss games, and more! The walls are filled with scripture quotes and pictures that speak to the minds and hearts of our youth. It also includes AV equipment that will allow us to play music, show pictures, videos, and more.
The Sacrament of Confirmation:
Is your son/daughter interested in being confirmed this year? If so, please register them to receive the sacrament through this online form:
Confirmation Candidates will attend 6 sessions that will specifically focus on the sacrament of Confirmation. Some of these sessions will involve parents and/or sponsors. These sessions will occur at various church locations across our pastorate on Sunday evenings from 6:45-8:45pm.
In addition to these 6 sessions, Confirmation Candidates are expected to regularly participate in the youth ministry events mentioned above and attend weekly Mass to really dive into the Catholic faith as they prepare to be confirmed during the Confirmation Mass in the spring.
(We are still waiting to receive the exact date from the Diocese of Madison, but should be hearing from them soon. Once we receive that date, we will share our session dates.)
Volunteer Opportunities:
If your son/daughter wants to serve as a Lector/Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Greeter, or Choir Member at Mass, please contact our Liturgy Director, Larry Thelen, [email protected] for more information.
If your son/daughter wants to serve as a 4K-5th Grade Catechist/Assistant, or a Small Group Leader for Middle School, please contact Becky Phillips for more information at [email protected] .
Summer 2025 Opportunities:
High School Mission Trip with Catholic Heart Work Camp (The location/dates will be announced in early October.)
Love Begins Here (The location/dates will be announced mid-year.)
Vacation Bible School (High school students are invited to be group leaders and station helpers.)
SHINE (High school students are invited to support our middle schoolers through service projects, prayer opportunities, and games.)