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YOUTH MINISTRY

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Our youth ministry activities and programs at both Holy Cross & Blessed Sacrament parishes strive to bring students and their families together for a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Our goal is a joyful and fun experience for our parish communities so that we may further connect to Christ and His Church and to know the fulness of joy that life can bring as a follower of Jesus Christ.

YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Each parish holds many events and activities for students and their families each year. The list below is a sample of our youth activities. Check the bulletin frequently for upcoming events and activities.

TRUNK OR TREAT

This takes place every year in October at Holy Cross Parish. Our Trunk or Treat from 2023 was another great success.
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JOURNEY TO THE LIGHT

To get ready for the birth of Christ at Holy Cross Parish, our students lead us in prayer, reflection, song and our little ones act out the Living Nativity.
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Birthday of a King

In December 2024, students gathered for a special celebration where they performed the Living Nativity and reminded us that Christmas is the birthday of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ!
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Children's Christmas Party

This long standing tradition at Blessed Sacrament takes place right before Christmas break and includes great food, Christmas fun and of course a visit from Santa himself!
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EASTER EGG HUNT

Both parishes come together to have a giant Easter Egg Hunt! 2024 saw over 60 kids from both parishes and 1800 + eggs stuffed with Easter candy!
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FAMILY HOCKEY GAME

Each year, we hold a family hockey game for both parishes! In January 2024, almost 100 parishioners came together for this fun afternoon!
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Our 2024 Breakfast with Santa was our biggest one yet! There was great food, free photos with Santa, gifts for all of the children, and a basket raffle!
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SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Students serve both parishes in a variety of ways throughout the year. It is through service to the Church that we hope they draw closer to Christ. They assist at many parish events including the Holy Cross Chicken BBQ and the Blessed Sacrament Family Festival (pictured here).
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THE WEEPING TREE

On Palm Sunday 2024, students participated in The Weeping Tree. This program allowed people to spend time reflecting on the profound meaning of the cross with Scripture, meditation and music.
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TRUNK OR TREAT

Every year at Holy Cross in October. In 2022, we saw about 400 kids walk through.
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THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

To get ready for the birth of Christ, our students lead us in prayer, reflection, song and our little ones act out the Living Nativity.
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Children's Christmas Party

This long standing tradition at Blessed Sacrament takes place right before Christmas break and includes food, Santa, and in 2022 a magician!
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EASTER EGG HUNT

Each parish has their own Easter Egg Hunt every year! Last year saw over 60 kids and 2000 + eggs stuffed from both parishes!
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FAMILY OUTING

From time to time, we hold a family outing for both parishes. For 2022 & 2023, we went to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Hockey Game!
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Almost 100 people attended our Pancake Breakfast with Santa in 2022. All the pancakes you can eat, free photos with Santa, gifts for all of the children, and a basket raffle!
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SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Students serve both parishes in a variety of ways throughout the year. It is through service to the Church that we hope they draw closer to Christ. They assist at many parish events including the Holy Cross Chicken BBQ and the Blessed Sacrament Family Festival (pictured here).
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Each year as Holy Week approaches, our students remember the suffering and death of the Lord by walking the final steps of Jesus on earth in the Stations of the Cross.
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