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Anchor Youth Ministry 2019 Summer Activities

High School Activities

Open to all incoming 9-12th grade students and graduated seniors. 
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Summer Discussion:
​Do you know the rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of today? Come learn about what this rich treasure of wisdom is. We'll explore the 7 themes of Catholic  Social Teaching on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas in Sts. Isidore and Maria. Come for all or drop in when you can.

RSVP Here!

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Daily Bread:  No one can live on bread alone. Join us at St. Thomas Aquinas on Thursdays for Noon Mass to receive the word of god and the bread of life.  A short discussion of the readings will follow.


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Sunday Night Games: Summer is for hanging out with friends, enjoying the sun and having fun! Come hang out and have fun playing Kickball (6/30), Wiffle Ball (7/28), and Water Balloon Dodgeball (8/18) on Sunday nights from​ 7-8:30 PM at Inis Grove Park.

Sunday Night Games Permission Slip Form

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Totus Tuus: This week-long discipleship experience focuses on learning about God and encountering him in the sacraments.  Grades 7-12 meet from 6:30-9 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas. 

Totus Tuus Registration

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Vacation Bible School: Help out with the best week of the summer! Teen volunteers co-lead small groups and activity stations from 8 AM-Noon.  In addition, we will offer thank-you sundae social on the afternoon of 8/2.

VBS Volunteer Signup

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Anchor Mission Week in Ames: 
"Christ has no body but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours." ~St. Teresa of Avila.
​Let us be  Christ to others and put into practice the Catholic Social Teachings. Join us in doing service projects around Ames every afternoon, August 5-8, 12-5 PM. Schedule: Prayer/Daily Mass, lunch, service, reflection. 

On 8/8, we'll volunteer in Des Moines and then have a fun day in the capital city. 

Mission Week Registration
Mission Week permission Slip
​Anchor Youth Ministry is the outreach of Saint Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parishes
​for middle school and high school students in the Ames, Iowa area.
  

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  • Home
  • Weekly News/Updates
  • About
    • Leaders
    • Registration
    • Internship Program
    • Contact
  • High School
    • High School Small Group Ministry
    • Life Teen
    • Confirmation
  • Middle School
    • EDGE
    • Middle School Leaders
    • FOAM THUNDER IV: An EDGE Social
    • 6-8 Small Groups
  • Trips and Retreats
    • JOURNEY
    • National Catholic Youth Conference
    • Summer 2023 Trip
    • 2023 Iowa Catholic Youth Conference