Vacation Bible School
BRINGS THE JOY OF FAITH AND
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or youth, summer is often a chance to recharge, take a break from school and enjoy all that the free time has to offer. But here in our Families in Faith community, our youth have a chance to learn about their faith in the summer — while having so much fun they forget they are learning! Vacation Bible School, or VBS, is a week-long camp where preschool to sixth-grade children learn about Jesus in a really fun environment. The program was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but we are excited to announce that it is back this year! VBS is held at St. Theresa’s in Ericson, usually in early June, and is open to children from all of our Families in Faith parishes. Jeri Wright coordinates VBS and has been part of our VBS program for four years. She
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enjoys the opportunity to work with all the children, youth, and adults in the program. “VBS is a great way to introduce kids to Jesus or help them deepen their relationship with Jesus,” she says. “VBS is filled with crafts, games, and music that engages kids in their faith journey.” This year’s theme is “Treasured: Discovering You’re Priceless to God,” and kids will learn about God’s greatest treasure — His children. Jeri is always impressed by the impact this program has on the junior high and high school volunteers and the adults. The program requires a lot of volunteer work and she’s thankful to every person who helps. “It is such a rewarding experience to be able to give to the kids in our community in this way,” she says.
This year’s theme is “Treasured: Discovering You’re Priceless to God,” and kids will learn about God’s greatest treasure — His children.
