Resources for families & youth

SEARCH for Christian Maturity live-in weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon will be held Feb. 23-25 at E.D. Feehan Catholic High School.

Deadline to register is Feb. 11, 2024; find more information at saskatoonsearch.ca or register online at: LINK

The program is rooted in the Catholic faith and open to young people in Grades 10-12 of any denomination or creed. Cost is $100 (covers food and supplies for the whole weekend). If cost is an issue, bursaries are available; contact John Hickey at jhickey@rcdos.ca for information.

SEARCH provides an opportunity to think, talk, question and wonder about life and faith in an accepting and challenging environment.

It is an opportunity to experience God in a personal and real way.

The weekend is youth- and peer-oriented. It is run by young people for young people, under the guidance of a team of adult mentors.

The retreat starts on Friday evening  Feb. 23 at 7: 30 p.m. and runs through Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m.

Youth are invited to come and experience a great weekend with SEARCH and see what God has in store!

(Youth Ministry in the diocese of Saskatoon is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)

AWAKEN Ministry Series – “A Christian Witness in the World”

A new five-part diocesan ministry series was held in the fall of 2022, running from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1235-12th Street East in Saskatoon. or (306) 659-5858.

AWAKEN SCHEDULE:

• Oct 4 – John Hickey: Evangelization in the Family
• Oct 11 – Jackie Saretsky: Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Palliative Care, Pt. 1
• Oct 18 – Jackie Saretsky: Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Palliative Care, Pt. 2
• Oct 25 – Myron Rogal : Human Trafficking in our Communities: From Harm to Hope
• Nov. 1 – Dr. Jan Bigland-Pritchard: Refugee Ministry – “It’s Complicated”

DESCRIPTION: A Christian Witness in the World: Ministry Series: Being a Catholic in an increasingly secular society is not always easy. Many in the Church feel discouraged or unsure of how to articulate what we believe as Catholics, to our loved ones or colleagues and how to navigate controversial topics like euthanasia, or teachings on Catholic social doctrine. These five modules are designed to inspire and empower participants to realize their call in the mission of Christ to share the Gospel in all places, at all times. Through the stories and experiences of the speakers, participants will receive insights and tools for sharing the Gospel in their own families, explaining what Catholics believe from a Catholic moral perspective, and understanding Christian solidarity towards refugees, migrants and those affected by human trafficking.