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FOR current 6th-8th grade boys. Above is an image invite: Calling all current middle school boys! Bring yourself and a friend on Monday, June 16 – Wednesday, June 18 to St Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary, WI for three days of field olympics, games, team building, and prayer. You’re sure to have a blast living in our dorms, eating lots of food, and making new friends! Cost is $50 and includes housing and food. Transportation is available from select cities throughout the state. Register at www.stlawrence.edu/retreat Mrs. Andrea School Assistant to Admissions O: 920-753-7570 F: 920-753-7507 [email protected] 301 Church Street Mt. Calvary, WI 53057 |
Make This a Summer to Grow in Faith!
When school year rhythms fade away and summer schedules fill up, it can be challenging to make family faith life a priority. This summer, keep things simple with Formed’s Summer with the Saints journey!
Learn about the saints, celebrate their feast days, and grow in faith as a family.
This summer journey offers weekly opportunities to celebrate saints’ feast days with movies and shows on Formed, accompanied by family activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Kick off your saintly challenge by helping your kids dress up as their favorite saints using things you already own, and honor Sts. Anne and Joachim, Jesus’ grandparents, by writing letters to grandparents.
When you sign up for Summer with the Saints, you’ll receive a calendar that includes the saint for each week of the summer, titles for the accompanying movies and shows on Formed, and an overview of activity ideas so you can plan ahead.
Make this a fun and faith-filled summer, one your family will remember for years to come. All you holy men and women of God, pray for us!
Summer Slide into Faith
Each year, teachers spend the early weeks of the school year combating the “summer slide,” the loss of academic skills that students experience during many weeks off of school.
This step back makes perfect sense in light of the many weeks without routine, classroom instruction and using skills in math and writing.
Many families and students also suffer from the same slide in their faith each summer. Weekends at the lake, vacations and soaking in every minute of Wisconsin summer pulls us away from our normal routines, and often, practicing our faith.
But it need not be so! Here are seven ways for your family to keep faith a priority this summer.
Each year, teachers spend the early weeks of the school year combating the “summer slide,” the loss of academic skills that students experience during many weeks off of school.
This step back makes perfect sense in light of the many weeks without routine, classroom instruction and using skills in math and writing.
Many families and students also suffer from the same slide in their faith each summer. Weekends at the lake, vacations and soaking in every minute of Wisconsin summer pulls us away from our normal routines, and often, practicing our faith.
But it need not be so! Here are seven ways for your family to keep faith a priority this summer.
Summer 2025 Church Festivals
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Unless otherwise indicated, the following festivals take place on the grounds of the Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. Be sure to check the websites to verify the date and time as the event date nears and to find out about free/discounted admission possibilities before Mass times.
1101 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee
Crusherfest celebrates the legacy of Reggie “Da Crusher” Lisowski, a legend of professional wrestling, a Milwaukee native and a devout Catholic. The weekend celebration is marked by wrestling, music, beer and brats next to the life-size bronze statue of Da Crusher in South Milwaukee. A Polka Mass kicks off the second day of the festival Sunday, June 1, at 11 a.m.
Family Fun Days — Saturday, June 14, and Thursday, July 3
Catholic Ecology Center
W1468 County Road NN, Neosho
catholicecologycenter.org
Experience the beauty of God’s creation on the Catholic Ecology Center’s almost 60 acres of diverse natural habitats. These Family Fun Days will allow families to become acquainted with the animals, plants and insects that call the CEC home. Family tickets are $40 for CEC members and $50 for nonmembers. The CEC is also open to the public every day of the week and offers a robust lineup of other family-friendly events, including a Family Campout in August.
Ballpark Day of Faith — Sunday, June 15
American Family Field
1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee
ballparkdayoffaith.org
The tagline of the Ballpark Day of Faith says it all: “It’s Mass, Tailgate Lunch, and the Game.” What more could any Milwaukee Catholic family want? Attend open-air Mass, followed by a tailgate lunch and the opportunity to cheer the Brew Crew as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Purchase a Game + Tailgate Combo Ticket (ranging in price from $24.50 to $41.00) directly from the Brewers website or snag a tailgate-only ticket for $12 (cost of game ticket not included).
Visit Holy Hill on a Carmelite Feast Day
The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus
holyhill.com
Any summer day would be a perfect time for an excursion to Holy Hill, but it would be especially fitting on one of the Carmelite feast days in the summer, as Holy Hill has been operated and cared for by the Carmelite Friars since 1906. While there, attend Mass, climb the tower, peruse the gift shop and eat at Holy Hill’s newly revamped cafe and coffeehouse. For a list of feast days of Carmelite saints, visit holyhill.com/carmelites/carmelite-feast-days.
Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion — July 20
4047 Chapel Drive, Champion
championshrine.org
Mark the Jubilee Year in a special way at the site of the United States’ only approved Marian apparition, located less than two hours’ drive north from Milwaukee on I-43. Diocese of Green Bay Bishop David Ricken will preside over a special Jubilee Mass at 11 a.m. on July 20, welcoming all pilgrims to experience the year of Jubilee alongside the Blessed Virgin Mary at her shrine. The grounds of the shrine also have a Rosary Walk and Stations of the Cross as well as a chapel, grottos and cafe.
- Festa Italiana: Mass planned for 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at the US Cellular Stage. Details at com/festa-italiana.
- Polish Fest: Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 15. Details at polishfest.org.
- Bastille Days: On Saturday, July 19, Oremus MKE invites attendees of the festival, which will be held in Cathedral Square Park, to enjoy a time of peaceful prayer and contemplation at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee.
- Brady Street Festival: On Saturday, July 26, Oremus MKE again invites festival attendees to enjoy spiritual respite at St. Hedwig Church, 1702 N. Humboldt Ave., Milwaukee, during the festival, lighting a candle and praying for peace.
- German Fest: Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the Lakefront Brewery Oktoberfest Pavillion. Details at germanfest.com.
- Irish Fest: Mass will be Sunday, Aug. 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the American Family Amphitheater. Details at irishfest.com.
- Mexican Fiesta: Mass will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. Details at mexicanfiesta.org.
1101 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee
Crusherfest celebrates the legacy of Reggie “Da Crusher” Lisowski, a legend of professional wrestling, a Milwaukee native and a devout Catholic. The weekend celebration is marked by wrestling, music, beer and brats next to the life-size bronze statue of Da Crusher in South Milwaukee. A Polka Mass kicks off the second day of the festival Sunday, June 1, at 11 a.m.
Family Fun Days — Saturday, June 14, and Thursday, July 3
Catholic Ecology Center
W1468 County Road NN, Neosho
catholicecologycenter.org
Experience the beauty of God’s creation on the Catholic Ecology Center’s almost 60 acres of diverse natural habitats. These Family Fun Days will allow families to become acquainted with the animals, plants and insects that call the CEC home. Family tickets are $40 for CEC members and $50 for nonmembers. The CEC is also open to the public every day of the week and offers a robust lineup of other family-friendly events, including a Family Campout in August.
Ballpark Day of Faith — Sunday, June 15
American Family Field
1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee
ballparkdayoffaith.org
The tagline of the Ballpark Day of Faith says it all: “It’s Mass, Tailgate Lunch, and the Game.” What more could any Milwaukee Catholic family want? Attend open-air Mass, followed by a tailgate lunch and the opportunity to cheer the Brew Crew as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Purchase a Game + Tailgate Combo Ticket (ranging in price from $24.50 to $41.00) directly from the Brewers website or snag a tailgate-only ticket for $12 (cost of game ticket not included).
Visit Holy Hill on a Carmelite Feast Day
The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus
holyhill.com
Any summer day would be a perfect time for an excursion to Holy Hill, but it would be especially fitting on one of the Carmelite feast days in the summer, as Holy Hill has been operated and cared for by the Carmelite Friars since 1906. While there, attend Mass, climb the tower, peruse the gift shop and eat at Holy Hill’s newly revamped cafe and coffeehouse. For a list of feast days of Carmelite saints, visit holyhill.com/carmelites/carmelite-feast-days.
Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion — July 20
4047 Chapel Drive, Champion
championshrine.org
Mark the Jubilee Year in a special way at the site of the United States’ only approved Marian apparition, located less than two hours’ drive north from Milwaukee on I-43. Diocese of Green Bay Bishop David Ricken will preside over a special Jubilee Mass at 11 a.m. on July 20, welcoming all pilgrims to experience the year of Jubilee alongside the Blessed Virgin Mary at her shrine. The grounds of the shrine also have a Rosary Walk and Stations of the Cross as well as a chapel, grottos and cafe.
Are you looking for a little more? Dive in deeper with the following links:
THE BIBLE
The Bible-NAB (USCCB)
The Bible-RSV Catholic
Daily Readings (Audio)
Daily Gospel Reflection, Bishop Barron
Free Bible Study Programs, St. Paul Center
Information on Bible Translations, USCCB
How to Read the Bible in a Year
Bible in a Year Podcase, Fr. Mike Schmitz
Understanding the Scriptures Podcast
Bishop Barron's Homilies on the Sunday Readings
Dr. Scott Hahn's Sunday Gospel Reflections
THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Flipbook)
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Searchable)
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
CATHOLIC CHURCH RESOURCES
The Vatican
Diocese of Madison
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Seat of Wisdom, Diocese of Madison (Adult Faith Formation Courses)
REFERENCE BOOKS
Catholic Dictionary
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
CATHOLIC APPS
Laudate
Hallow
Amen
iPieta
My Catholic Life
Truth & Life Audio Bible
Holy Rosary Audio
iRosary
FREE ONLINE COURSES AND BOOKS
Institute of Catholic Culture: Free Catholic Courses Online
Catholic Answers: Explanations of Catholic Teaching
Explanation of Catholic Teaching (EWTN)
To Tell You the Whole Truth from St. Charles Borromeo
Glad You Asked: List of Common Questions and Answers about Catholicism
Free Catholic e-Books
More Free Catholic e-Books
A Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan, Father McCloskey
Sources of free Catholic e-books
Writings of the Fathers of the Church
e-Catholic Library of Catholic Classics
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS FROM CATHOLIC ANSWERS
Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth
Scriptural Reference Guide
Peter and the Papacy
Papal Infallibility
Scripture and Tradition
What's Your Authority?
Praying to the Saints
Saint Worship?
Do Catholics Worship Statues?
Immaculate Conception and Assumption
The Rosary
Christ in the Eucharist
The Institution of the Mass
Call No Man "Father"?
Celibacy and the Priesthood
Grace: What It Is and What It Does
Assurance of Salvation?
Purgatory
The Roots of Purgatory
Birth Control
Adam, Eve, and Evolution
The Galileo Controversy
Is Catholicism Pagan?
Fundamentalist or Catholic?
Primer on Indulgences
Myths About Indulgences
The Inquisition
The Complete List of Catholic Tracts
Starting Out As An Apologist
Seven Habits for Effective Apologists
The Ultimate Apologist's Reading List
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS
The Catholic Apologist's Scriptural Cheat Sheet by Topic
Explanations from Jimmy Akin, Catholic Apologist
Two-Minute Apologetics, John Martignoni
CATHOLIC NEWS SOURCES
National Catholic Register
Madison Catholic Herald
EWTN News
Relevant Radio
Catholic Culture (News, Commentary, Resources)
Catholic World Report
Catholic News Agency
Catholic News Service
CATHOLIC MOVIE LISTS
The 50 Best Catholic Movies of All Time, Catholic Culture
The Vatican's Best Films List
Movie Recommendations, Steve Ray
Top 100 Pro-Catholic Movies, National Catholic Register
Top 100 Proudly Catholic Movies, Gregorian Institute (PDF)
MARY AND THE SAINTS
Saints FAQ
Information on Saints
Catholic Teachings on Mary
Resources About Mary
Mary, Mother of God
CATHOLIC AUDIO (MP3)
EWTN Audio
Archbishop Fulton Sheen MP3s
Thomistic Institute
MISC.
List of Popes
National Catholic Bioethics Center
RETURN: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
Online Catholic Library
Church Fathers
Virtual Tour of St. Peter's Basilica
The Bible-NAB (USCCB)
The Bible-RSV Catholic
Daily Readings (Audio)
Daily Gospel Reflection, Bishop Barron
Free Bible Study Programs, St. Paul Center
Information on Bible Translations, USCCB
How to Read the Bible in a Year
Bible in a Year Podcase, Fr. Mike Schmitz
Understanding the Scriptures Podcast
Bishop Barron's Homilies on the Sunday Readings
Dr. Scott Hahn's Sunday Gospel Reflections
THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Flipbook)
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Searchable)
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
CATHOLIC CHURCH RESOURCES
The Vatican
Diocese of Madison
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Seat of Wisdom, Diocese of Madison (Adult Faith Formation Courses)
REFERENCE BOOKS
Catholic Dictionary
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
CATHOLIC APPS
Laudate
Hallow
Amen
iPieta
My Catholic Life
Truth & Life Audio Bible
Holy Rosary Audio
iRosary
FREE ONLINE COURSES AND BOOKS
Institute of Catholic Culture: Free Catholic Courses Online
Catholic Answers: Explanations of Catholic Teaching
Explanation of Catholic Teaching (EWTN)
To Tell You the Whole Truth from St. Charles Borromeo
Glad You Asked: List of Common Questions and Answers about Catholicism
Free Catholic e-Books
More Free Catholic e-Books
A Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan, Father McCloskey
Sources of free Catholic e-books
Writings of the Fathers of the Church
e-Catholic Library of Catholic Classics
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS FROM CATHOLIC ANSWERS
Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth
Scriptural Reference Guide
Peter and the Papacy
Papal Infallibility
Scripture and Tradition
What's Your Authority?
Praying to the Saints
Saint Worship?
Do Catholics Worship Statues?
Immaculate Conception and Assumption
The Rosary
Christ in the Eucharist
The Institution of the Mass
Call No Man "Father"?
Celibacy and the Priesthood
Grace: What It Is and What It Does
Assurance of Salvation?
Purgatory
The Roots of Purgatory
Birth Control
Adam, Eve, and Evolution
The Galileo Controversy
Is Catholicism Pagan?
Fundamentalist or Catholic?
Primer on Indulgences
Myths About Indulgences
The Inquisition
The Complete List of Catholic Tracts
Starting Out As An Apologist
Seven Habits for Effective Apologists
The Ultimate Apologist's Reading List
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS
The Catholic Apologist's Scriptural Cheat Sheet by Topic
Explanations from Jimmy Akin, Catholic Apologist
Two-Minute Apologetics, John Martignoni
CATHOLIC NEWS SOURCES
National Catholic Register
Madison Catholic Herald
EWTN News
Relevant Radio
Catholic Culture (News, Commentary, Resources)
Catholic World Report
Catholic News Agency
Catholic News Service
CATHOLIC MOVIE LISTS
The 50 Best Catholic Movies of All Time, Catholic Culture
The Vatican's Best Films List
Movie Recommendations, Steve Ray
Top 100 Pro-Catholic Movies, National Catholic Register
Top 100 Proudly Catholic Movies, Gregorian Institute (PDF)
MARY AND THE SAINTS
Saints FAQ
Information on Saints
Catholic Teachings on Mary
Resources About Mary
Mary, Mother of God
CATHOLIC AUDIO (MP3)
EWTN Audio
Archbishop Fulton Sheen MP3s
Thomistic Institute
MISC.
List of Popes
National Catholic Bioethics Center
RETURN: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
Online Catholic Library
Church Fathers
Virtual Tour of St. Peter's Basilica
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Holy Habits FAmily Challenge!
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What are the Holy Habits? There are 8 general habits introduced as part of the Holy Habits Challenge. They are listed below. But in addition to these very general descriptions, each habit is presented more concretely at three different degrees of difficulty in the challenge: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
September: Labor for the Lord October: Make Meals Matter November: Make Friends with Saints December: Manage Heavenly Riches January: Observe No-Frills Fridays February: Simplify Sunday March: Make Amends April: Make Time for God What is the Holy Habits Challenge? The Holy Habits Challenge is a means to teach those who attend weekend Masses at least once a month, and families with children in a Catholic school or religious education program, some of the basic Catholic habits that come to us from the traditions and piety of the Church. The goal is to instill daily routines that revolve around prayer, the virtues, and the works of mercy so that the average Catholic can deepen his or her relationship with Christ and with the Church. The materials are designed to be a challenge that participants agree to do and incorporate into their lives. Check out more at website below, AND be on the look out for how our Religious Ed program might implement aspects of these this year! |
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What is the origin of the Holy Habits Challenge?
The Holy Habits Challenge was developed by Father Nathan Reesman, a priest [& appointed Vicar of Clergy] for Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He composed the materials for his thesis project for his D.Min. degree from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and he piloted the Challenge in the parishes of Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception in West Bend, Wisconsin. Father Reesman graciously gave The Holy Habits Challenge materials to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in the hope that other parishes would benefit. The intent of this effort is to help individuals and families grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church through deepening their appreciation and practice of these daily routines, the Holy Habits.
The Holy Habits Challenge was developed by Father Nathan Reesman, a priest [& appointed Vicar of Clergy] for Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He composed the materials for his thesis project for his D.Min. degree from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and he piloted the Challenge in the parishes of Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception in West Bend, Wisconsin. Father Reesman graciously gave The Holy Habits Challenge materials to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in the hope that other parishes would benefit. The intent of this effort is to help individuals and families grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church through deepening their appreciation and practice of these daily routines, the Holy Habits.
