Summer Faith Programming

Vacation Bible School (VBS) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is traditionally the first week in August each year. Vacation Bible School is open to participants in prescool through grade 3. Our SON Days VBS is for students in grades 4 through 6. (registeration is based on the grade the student enter in the coming fall).
 

What to Expect:

• Small groups of children rotating to different stations for Crafts, Mystery Saint Story, Bible Story, Snack, Games, Science Gizmos, Music, and Service (for SON Days).

• Volunteers are grade 7 through adult. Volunteers lead stations and small group rotations.

Summer Stretch began in 1992 (30 years ago!) in hopes to connect youth with their parish and community through service while gathering for faith, food, and fun! Summer Stretch brings middle school youth (grades 6-8) together during the summer months 5-6 Wednesdays through June and July each summer. High school and college youth plan events and lead small groups of middler schoolers through the Summer Stretch Experience.

What to Expect?

• College and High School leaders Summer Stretch day is from 8:30AM-4:30PM

• Middle school youth Summer Stretch day is from 9AM to 4PM.

• Each Summer Streatch day begins with a faith experience followed by service and lunch. The afternoon is filled with a fun activity and inspirational message.