In addition to participating with your family in our Family of Faith model each month, I am so excited to share with you another opportunity that we will have for your students that are in middle school and high school!
You are still the primary catechists for your children, but we believe it is an important time in their lives to be investing in a community with their peers as well as a time to dive deeper into the Catholic faith.
WEEKLY YOUTH NIGHTS
This year, in a combined effort across our pastorate, we are going to be offering (mostly) weekly youth nights for your middle school and high school teens. There will be a mix of games and activities, talks, opportunities for prayer and small group discussion, and plenty of food!
These nights will all be happening at St. Cecilia’s from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. most Wednesday evenings. We will start each evening with food together, but because our hope is that your children grow in intentional community with peers of their own age, the middle school students and high school students will then split for the remainder of the evening before we all join back in the church for prayer to close the night.
Frassati Fest is a weekend long retreat for 9-12th grade students across the Madison Diocese. Throughout the weekend, there will be time in the waterpark, time in small groups, Mass, Adoration, and many talks by dynamic speakers. This retreat is not required for any sacraments, and is a great time to meet new friends and grow in our faith as Catholic high school students!
Frassati Fest registration is open for all high school students in the John Paul II Pastorate! This retreat will take place February 6-8, 2026 at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells. We are asking for $150 deposit with all registrations. You can register and pay online, below, or you can stop in the parish office for a hard copy of the paperwork. All registrations are due by Monday, December 22nd.
For more information or to learn more please reach out to Meghan through the form below.