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2011-2012 Youth Opportunities

WYD - World Youth Day
     August 2011
     Madrid, Spain

TEC - Teens Encounter Christ
     October 8-10, 2011  (Registration Aug. 1 - Sept. 23)
     Lexington, Nebraska  go to www.gidiocese.org/youth to register

     January 14-16, 2012  (Registration Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
     Greeley, Nebraska  go to www.gidiocese.org/youth to register

NCYC - National Catholic Youth Conference
     November 17-20, 2011
     Indianapolis, Indiana

Religious Education (RE) Registration 2011-2012

We would appreciate that all children be signed up in advance so we have a good count on the number of children that will be attending. This year we are asking for each family to make a free will donation to the RE program at the time of registration, if they are able.

The Juniors and Seniors will have the choice to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year! 2nd graders will be able to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist!

We plan to have a Religious Ed. 2011-2012 kick off fun night. Sept 14th!  We will begin with a carry-in supper at 6pm in the hall. Fr. Matt Koperski will talk to us about vocations.  FINDING (a local Christian band) will play!  There will be games for all to enjoy!

Registration forms will be available at the church and you may take them home and return them if you wish. If you have filled out a form in the past please find it the night of Sept. 14th and update any changes.

RE teachers meeting has been scheduled for Sept. 7th.

We will have Mass on Sept. 21st at 6:30pm to bless and begin the new year of classes!  The first classes will be held on Sept. 28th.  K-5 grades will meet from 4-5pm.  Grades 6-12 will meet from 7-8pm. 

If you have any questions please contact St. Nicholas Religious Education 2011-2012 Directors, Wanda Nielsen or Jessica McGinley

List of Prayers

Each year we will be concentrating on certain prayers for each class. They will work on these things in class, but would you please help reinforce them by saying these prayers at home? By the end of the year, they will hopefully have memorized them and be ready for new prayers next year. Also, please remember that Mass attendance is an important part of developing and living our faith. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. For a list of the prayers each grade will be working on click on "read more" below. If you are unsure of the words of a prayer, they are in the blue catholic devotional, ask the DRE office for copies, or click on "read more" below.

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Nick Cards

The St. Nicholas CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) are selling Nick Cards. See a youth grades 8-12 after weekend Masses. We have a card table set up in the Narthex and someone should be there to sell the cards.
These are gift certificates to Scotty's and McDonald's. If you purchase a $100 card you can buy $100 worth of product. If you only get $25 worth, you will still have $75 left for the next time. The McDonald's ones are plastic cards and will be automatic and the Scotty ones are paper and will have the balance written on the back after you pay with them at the store.
When you buy a Nick Card to Scotty's ($100, $50, and $25 good on all products), they give the CYO 15% for selling them. ($100 you = $15 CYO)
When you buy a Nick Card to McDonald's ($5), they give the CYO 10% for selling them. ($5 you = $.50 CYO)
When purchasing a Nick Card from the youth, please make sure to make checks payable to "CYO" or "St. Nicholas CYO". When you are finished with the McDonald's cards, you may return them to the youth at the church and we can use them again.

Nick Card Schedule

2010 Summer Oportunities

VBS - July 26th-30th morning hours

Mass @ the River - July 26th & 28th, 7pm

TEC - July 31st-Aug 2nd, (registration deadline July 16)

Habitat for Humanity Trip - July 31st & Aug 7th, 8am

Higher Ground Middle School Rettreat - Aug 8th - 12th (registration deadline July 23)

Let Jessica McGinley know if you would like to participate in any of these activites.  376-1105, 389-1540, on facebook, or e-mail dre@stnicholasvalentine.com

 

 

D4L - Devotions 4 Life/Lent 2010
D4L 5/19/10
411God.net
U ever feel like a squirrel? U know, super nervous, stressing out, always running around everywhere, never able 2 take a breather?  If so, then check this out.
"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, & I trust him.  4 he will rescue u from every trap & protect u from deadly disease.  He will cover u w/his feathers. He will shelter u w/his wings.  His faithful promises r your armor & protection.  Do not b afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.  Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes @ midday.  Though 1,000 fall @ your side, though 10,000 r dying around u, these evils will not touch u."  Psalm 91:1-7  God's got your back!  ;o} Happy Easter!  (visit 411God.net to sign-up free. u can get a text, email, or voicemail) keep God in your life ALL summer!  "BLEST BE THE LORD"
 
(If you would like to have this sent directly to your e-mail or phone, please contact Jessica McGinley at 402-376-1105, text 402-389-1540, or e-mail to dre@stnicholasvalentine.com)
pictures and activities

The youth helped carry trays at the soup and pie lunch on Nov. 1st. 

There was a costume contest after Mass on Oct. 31st.

There was a pumpkin carving night on Oct. 30th, and the pumpkins were displayed in the church on the 31st and 1st. 

 

Youth Led Rosary

The youth are asked to lead the Rosary before weekend Masses in the month of October, 2009.  When leading the Rosary, please try to start 20-15 minutes before Mass is scheduled to begin. 

Oct. 17 - 7th & 8th grade classes
Oct. 18 - Sophomore class
Oct. 24 - 1/2 of Freshman class
Oct. 25 - 1/2 of Freshman class
Oct. 31 - Confirmation class

Weekly Challenge

Each week the CCD teachers and students are being challenged to do something to grow in their faith.

Dec. 2, 2009
Youth - Name two things you can do to prepare for the coming of Jesus.  
Adult - Be sure to include prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. 

Nov. 18, 2009
Youth - Thank God for the light of the sun and the stars.  Most of all thank God for the light of Jesus. 
Adult - Be thankful for all you have and think of a way to share your blessings. 

 

Special Prayers
Children's Bulletin
     Each week we have a bulletin for the children.  The bulletin usually has a coloring page on the front that goes along with the gospel for the week.  The back is another coloring page or other activity that may pertain to another aspect of the church or daily life.  Children may complete these bulletins and return them to Mass as part of their offering.  They receive the bulletin from the priest and the altar servers when they give their offering during Mass, or they may pick one up afterwards.  They may also find that their completed bulletin is displayed in the entry on the Kids' Space bulletin board. 
Pumpkin Patch Activity

CYO Youth held a Kids Pumpkin Patch on October 10, 2009 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Here are a few photos from our fun filled day.

 

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