HUNTERSVILLE — Youths who participate in Fidelis and Fraternus at St. Mark Church celebrated their Summer Bash July 6. More than 125 youth in sixth-12th grades played games, ate and prayed while nearly 75 adults were on hand to grill, organize games and make sure that all of the kids were welcomed and involved.
The evening ended with everybody gathering in the parish hall for prayers and a talk by Father John Putnam, pastor, on the importance of virtues and living a virtuous life – a cornerstone of the Fraternus and Fidelis youth program.
This is the first year of the Fraternus and Fidelis program at the parish. Young men and women from middle and high school are invited to the program, which meets during the school year on Wednesday evenings.
Fraternus is for young men and Fidelis is for young women. The goal of both programs is to see the youth of the Church mentored and formed into mature, virtuous gentlemen and ladies, who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Their fall kick-off event will be Wednesday, Aug. 31.
— Photo provided by Amy Burger
CHARLOTTE — More than 130 children and 90 adults and teen volunteers celebrated a fun and faith-filled week of Vacation Bible School “Under the Stars” at St. Gabriel Church the week of June 13-17. Music, crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks were enjoyed each day, with Psalm 147:4, “He counts the stars and calls them all by name,” as the theme.
The week also included a service project, with cards and snack bags created for those served by Crisis Assistance Ministry.
— Photo provided by Darby McClatchy