Year of Faith

In keeping with the call for a Year of Faith, the Diocese of Rapid City has launched a web site to keep people informed of the activities that are planned. Listings of events, places and other material will be on the web site throughout the year. In the event of inclement weather, these sites will be used along with traditional media to announce cancellations. There are also links to Facebook and Twitter accounts for Year of Faith in the diocese.

Bishop Robert D. Gruss, in accord with the permission given by the Holy Father (October 5, 2012), has established the following guidelines for receiving a plenary indulgence during the Year of Faith beginning October 11, 2012 and ending November 24, 2013.

Vacation Bible School 2013

Vacation Bible School at Blessed Sacrament Church will be June 24-28, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Sign up early to receive a tee shirt! Registration Forms are available.

Summer Stretch

The Summer Stretch youth community service and recreation program will start in July! This program is based on the social teachings of the church and is for youth entering 6th grade and higher. We will meet from 9am to 3:30pm on Wednesdays July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31. Invite your friends and get signed-up NOW by filling out the registration form! Contact Jenny Spencer in the youth office at (605) 342-3336 with any questions.

Steubenville of the Rockies Youth Conference June 20-23, 2013

Conference Theme: Chosen
Love is the strongest force in the world. It is unconditional. It never fails. And, at its center, love is a choice. This summer, we will explore that our ability to love is only because God first loved us (1 John 4:19). He chose us. God's greatest desire is to be with us; not because of anything we can do for Him, but simply because He loves us. You are invited to experience a love that has no limits, no end, no strings attached. Come join us as we discover the reality that nothing can separate us from this love. We are CHOSEN.
 
We will depart from Rapid City at noon on Thursday, June 20, and return to Rapid City late on Sunday, June 23.  On Friday, June 21, we will spend the day at Elitch Gardens in Denver. Attendees must be going into 9th grade or older. Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age, have received a background check from the diocese, and have undergone Safe Environment Training.
 
Total cost per person is:  $375.00

Spaces for the conference fill up fast, so get signed up and your $40 deposit to the Blessed Sacrament youth office NOW! Questions? Call Jenny at (605) 342-3336. Registration forms are available (Diocesan and Waiver). Both forms must be completed and turned into the Blessed Sacrament Church youth office in order to register for the conference.

Youth Ministry

The youth of Blessed Sacrament are very active. Interested? Click on the Youth menu above and join us.

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