In mid-July, over a hundred children and volunteers flock to St. Irenaeus Parish for our annual Bible Camp. This is a special time for the children in our community to engage in arts and crafts, games, and activities focused on building a stronger relationship with Christ. This year’s campers participated in the True North curriculum where they learned to trust Jesus in a wild world.
Every year the Youth Faith Formation team does an outstanding job decorating our Parish hall and classrooms, fitting the Bible camp theme. This year our campus was transformed into an amazing Alaskan adventure filled with forests, falls, and faith-filled fun! While the annual decorations are undeniably spectacular, the most beautiful thing to observe is the evangelization that takes place, and our Parish school community plays an integral role in supporting this effort. Not only do our school children attend the camp, but our Junior High students, alumni, and parents serve as volunteers. They are examples of the hands and feet of Jesus at work.
Our school mission is to partner with parents and the Parish to foster discipleship, stewardship, and leadership. The annual Bible camp is evidence of our work together. Inspired by St. Irenaeus’ words, “the glory of God is man fully alive”, our school community has answered the call and mission of our Parish to bring people to an encounter with Jesus Christ that makes them fully alive. Through our work at the school and Parish, may we continue to draw closer to our loving Father and bring others to know Him.
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