Every summer middle and high school youth go on week long trips that inspire and excite the Holy Spirit in all of us. Our yearly middle and high school mission trips bring youth to areas of the country where people are in need of home repairs, painting and other services. Youth are given opportunities for prayer, reflection, and community building along with the service to help them know the fullness of Catholic life.  This opportunity for youth to get away from the busyness of their everyday lives allows them to focus on their faith. There is both a middle school and a high school mission trip. These trips are definitely the highlight of our year, igniting new friendships and a renewed faith. Registration fills quickly, so ensure to register right away!  Are you ready to be the hands and feet of Christ?

Youth Works We are blessed to work with YouthWorks, a non-profit corporation, that was created in 1994 by a youth minister in Minneapolis, MN. With a Christ centered board, guiding a skilled group of youth workers as staff, it has seen incredible growth. The mission trips emphasize relational ministry. Building relationships, trust, and friendship with others are as important as the physical labor we provide. The YouthWorks site teams provide evening programs and activities to further the faith of the missionaries which are followed by time for each church group to gather in an effort to process that day and to motivate the kids for the next day.

Damascus offers dynamic activities and opportunities to grow as leaders and disciples through group activities supported by trained ministry leads.

Raising Stock in SJCC Youth 2024!

This summer, our middle and high school youth have been invited to attend summer faith building programs. To make this possible, our goal is to raise $7,000 and we need your help.

YOUTHWORKS MISSION TRIP
$550 per student. July 7-12, our middle and high school students will embark to Milwaukee, WI on a mission trip to learn how socioeconomic disparities throughout the city are intertwined with food and housing insecurity, while fostering relationships with local community leaders. Students will work alongside community partners including food pantries, meal centers, local gardens and intergenerational care centers.

Extreme Faith Camp
$550 per student. July 9-14, our middle school students will travel to Trego, Wisconsin and experience a high adventure camp packed with incredible activities! Zip line, private beach with inflatables, canoeing, and more! Extreme Faith Camp is integrated closely with other parishes from the Archdiocese, guaranteeing that summer camp is not just a mountaintop faith experience, but one that builds lifelong foundations of faith. Our faith programming is founded in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, and our mission and work is anything but boring.
 

Ways to Financially Support Us
We ask for your prayers and generous support to make these summer trips
possible for our SJCC youth.

Our goal is $7,000 to supplement these trips. Ways you can contribute:

Credit / debit card at the St. Joseph's Feast or the Parish Office

A "Stockholder" breakfast will be held at the end of July. Invitations will be sent to
those who have indicated their name and contact information with their donation.
We ask you to pray for our SJCC youth ministry leads, assistants and students
during their travels, and that the Holy Spirit guides them along the way.
Your financial donations are truly appreciated



High School Catholic Youth Mission Trip
YouthWorks, Milwaukee, WI
July 7 - 11, 2024

Where High Adventure Activities Lead to High Adventure Faith!
Sign-up at On the Rock Meetings
$550 per person

Middle School Summer Camp
Extreme Faith Camp
Trego, Wisconsin
July 21 - 26, 2024

Sign-up at In Touch Meetings
$550 per person



A Rich History of High School Mission Trips at St. Joseph
(Quite the Tradition!)