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Upcoming Events
june 2023
mon26junAll Dayfri30Totus Tuus Girls Summer Camp 2023
Event Details
Girl’s Leadership Camp: June 26 – 30, 2023 (for girls who will be going into grades 10th – just graduated seniors) Girl’s Camp: June 27
Event Details
Girl’s Leadership Camp: June 26 – 30, 2023
(for girls who will be going into grades 10th – just graduated seniors)
Girl’s Camp: June 27 -30, 2023
(for girls who will be going into grades 7th-9th in the fall)
Boy’s Leadership Camp: July 10-14, 2023
(for boys who will be going into grades 10th – just graduated seniors)
Boy’s Camp: July 11-14, 2023
(for boys who will be going into grades 7th-9th in the fall)
more
Time
june 26 (Monday) - 30 (Friday)
july 2023
mon10julAll Dayfri14Totus Tuus Boys Summer Camp 2023
Event Details
Boy’s Leadership Camp: July 10-14, 2023 (for boys who will be going into grades 10th – just graduated seniors) Boy’s Camp: July 11-14, 2023
Event Details
Boy’s Leadership Camp: July 10-14, 2023
(for boys who will be going into grades 10th – just graduated seniors)
Boy’s Camp: July 11-14, 2023
(for boys who will be going into grades 7th-9th in the fall)
more
Time
july 10 (Monday) - 14 (Friday)
august 2023
No Events
september 2023
fri08sep12:00 pmfri4:00 pmNew Catechist Orientation
Event Details
Orientation for new (and new-ish) catechists will provide some basic information and best practices in the ministry of catechesis. How does a catechist effectively communicate the faith? What are some
Event Details
Orientation for new (and new-ish) catechists will provide some basic information and best practices in the ministry of catechesis. How does a catechist effectively communicate the faith? What are some helpful pedagogical practices in the classroom? How do catechists grow in their own faith? How do catechists consistently improve their methods? All this and more at our new catechist orientation! All new (and new-ish) catechists are encouraged to attend.
Terra Sancta Retreat Center | Free
Registration coming soon!
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Terra Sancta Retreat Center
2101 City Springs Rd, Rapid City , SD 57702
sat09sep8:00 amsat6:00 pmCatechetical Kick-off Conference

Event Details
A beginning of the year catechetical conference for DRE’s, catechists, evangelists, youth ministry volunteers, OCIA teams, Catholic School teachers, CGS Instructors, Lay Ministers, Bible Study leaders, ALPHA team members, etc.
Event Details
A beginning of the year catechetical conference for DRE’s, catechists, evangelists, youth ministry volunteers, OCIA teams, Catholic School teachers, CGS Instructors, Lay Ministers, Bible Study leaders, ALPHA team members, etc. Co-Sponsored by the Augustine Institute. Join Dr. Sean Innerst and Dr. Arielle Harms as we explore the role of Catechesis in the New Evangelization.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm