Saint Anthony Youth Ministry: July 2009

PRAYING FOR THE ORPHANS IN VIETNAM

Mrs. Le talks to youth about poverty in Vietnam and her experiences including praying for expectant mothers outside an abortion clinic, visiting a senior who lives under a mosquito net on the streets and many children who have never been held or have tasted chocolate. Youth made cards for children and included prayers and a pack of M&Ms.

Mass At ManorCare

GIFTS OF FRIENDSHIP FOR A NEW MEMBER OF OUR CHURCH!

BAPTISM AT MANOR CARE

Preparing to Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation!

Youth at Saint Martin Senior Center

Youth spent part of the day playing board games, talking and praying the Rosary with the Seniors!

JP is trying to win some money ;o)

Making Friends at St. Martin Senior Center in Alexandria

BootCamp - Landscaping and Fun at Mary's House

Fourteen Saint Anthony Youth spent part of their summer vacation pulling weeds and mulching at Mary's House (temporary housing for expectant mothers) as part of BootCamp.

Water Balloon Toss to Cool Off!

Team Work Ladies!!!

Boys Hard at Work!

BOOTCAMP - Social Justice 101 and Teambuilding

Missionhurst - Arlington, VA

Youth get to know each other and learn social justice issues in our area.

Learning about humility.

The Car RIDE!!

Kings Dominion

After a great day . . . We are ready to go home!

AHHHH - no he didn't get paid!

DROP ZONE!!!

BONITAS AND GEORGE!

WorkCampers hard at work!

Devotion time during Lunch!

Sasha building a ramp!

Maria taking a break from Painting!

WorkCamp 2009 - Program

Eight Saint Anthony youth participate in the Diocese of Arlington "WorkCamp". They spent the week learning how to challenge themselves on the job sites and also in everyday lives. Repairs included roofing, ramps, painting, plumbing etc. Bishop Loverde spent an evening with 500+ youth with a Holy Hour and reconciliation. Youth prayed the Rosary, went to mass everyday and learned how to share their gifts with their Brothers and sisters.