Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!
Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.
Take to heart these words which I command you today.
Keep repeating them to your children. Recite them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up.
Bind them on your arm as a sign and let them be as a pendant on your forehead.
Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.
~ Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
St. Patrick Parish is happy to offer two different programs for the children of our parish.
- Family Formation typically meets the first Sunday of the month at 9am. At those meetings, you will receive a packet which you will complete as a family the following 3 weeks of the month at home.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) uses a Montessori approach to learn the good news of our faith. Classes held Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 times a month.
Family Formation
Ages 3 yrs (by September 1) – 5th Grade
One Sunday a Month
October – May | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Saint Patrick Church
Sunday, May 7 | Next Family Formation Large Group
Welcome to Family Formation! The foundation is really about strengthening your faith – as parents. When parents’ faith is strengthened, the faith in kids naturally follows. So rather than looking at it as you are teaching your kids- see it as we are guiding you to become stronger disciples. As disciples you then go to your family and assist in making them disciples.
We are utilizing the Family Formation curriculum produced by the Church of Saint Paul in Ham Lake, Minnesota, and used there for over thirty years. This curriculum begins with an in-person group gathering once per month. Meetings are on Sunday morning from 9:00 to 10:30. Parents meet separately.
At the group session, you will receive a packet of materials to use as a family the following three weeks of the month. The material is produced for a family to work on together- even if you have children of different ages. If you have a middle schooler, you are welcome to request extra materials for them to participate with the family, and we strongly encourage this even though your middle schooler participates in our Middle School Program, Edge.
We are excited to work with you as parents in helping you grow in your faith, thus helping your family become stronger disciples.
Cost | $70 (flat rate, 1 or more children)
Questions | Contact Emily Todd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
3 year old – 3rd Grade
Wednesdays | Sessions begin September 28
CGS Level 1 – 3yrs (by Sept 1) to Kindergarten | 4:30-6:00 PM (FULL)
CGS Level 2 – 1st to 3rd Grade | 4:30-6:00 PM (FULL)
CGS Level 2 – 1st to 3rd Grade | 6:15-7:45 PM (FULL)
Saint Patrick School Atrium
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a hands-on, experiential method of learning that offers the essentials of our Catholic faith in a way that engages and delights children through presentations rooted in liturgy and scripture. In a space especially prepared for the child, materials on the life of Christ and his teachings help the child discover the mystery of the kingdom of God and help nurture the child’s natural sense of wonder to know and love Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Cost | $70 per child
Contacts | Katie Preston 
& Bridgette Adler 
1st Sacraments
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a two-year process that begins in 1st grade.
Sacraments are not isolated events. They are linked to each other, Christ, and His Church, thus children must be formed in their faith prior to and while preparing for sacraments as well as long after. First Reconciliation and First Communion are typically celebrated during second grade. Saint Patrick is here to assist you and your child as he/she prepares for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Cost | $50 per child
Dates | click for the full calendar
Monday, November 7 – 6:00-7:30 PM | Parent + Child session 2
Saturday, November 12 – Morning | First Reconciliation
Monday, February 13 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM | First Communion Parent Meeting
Monday, March 6 – 6:00-7:30 PM | Parent + Child session 1 Family Session 1 (Teaching Mass)
Saturday, April 1 – 8:30-12:30 | First Communion Retreat
Friday, April 28 times vary, early evening | First Communion rehearsal
Sunday, April 30 | First Communion
Contact Emily Todd | 
EDGE Middle School Discipleship
Wednesdays | 5:45 – 7:15 PM
Saint Patrick Church
Began September 21
Edge is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe and fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way.
Now more than ever middle school youth need the truth and love of Jesus Christ to guide their lives and they need the faith presented in a way that makes sense to them and is relevant to their lives. Edge accomplishes this and builds a foundation of faith that will guide the youth as they face many difficulties and help them as they begin to make decisions that affect the rest of their teen years.
As middle school youth wade through all the difficulties of this time of life, they have real questions and need real answers. If parish leaders ignore the unique challenges of their middle school youth, they risk losing them forever.
All middle school youth (grades 6 – 8) are invited to join us on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 7:15 pm in the social hall of the church.
Cost | $ 70 per child
Extreme Faith Camp
An extreme adventure of a lifetime!
June 19 – 23
Crescent Lake Bible Camp, Rhinelander, WI
Join us for an exciting weeklong summer camp for middle school students and high school leaders filled with fantastic activities like swimming, canoeing, high ropes course, crafts, rock climbing, mountain biking, speakers, and music. Add in small group sessions, daily Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration and it’s an event not to be missed! It’s the EXTREME adventure of a lifetime!
Who | Youth who have completed 6th – 8th grades by Summer 2023
Registration Deadline | March 6, 2023 (pre-registration form and $100 deposit due to Antoinette)
Cost | $430 Note: $100 deposit is non-refundable but transferable until June 1st. Make checks payable to Saint Patrick Parish
Contact | Antoinette Kaiser 
Jesus Nights
Look for 2023-2024 Dates in the Fall
All middle school youth grades 6-8 are invited to attend a night of fun, music, games, dynamic speaker, and praise & worship on April 21. Join us in the youth room at 5:00 pm for pizza and then we will head on over to St. John’s in New Brighton. Come join other youth in the Twin Cities area for a night of encounter and fun!
Parent chaperons are needed! Contact Antoinette
Cost | $10.00
Questions | Contact Brigitta Kaiser
Blaze
Set the World on Fire
BLAZE- Registration information available Fall 2023
BLAZE is the Walking with Purpose ministry for middle-school-aged girls going into seventh and eight grade. The mission of BLAZE is to use Scripture to speak truth into the hearts of young girls who are bombarded by lies about their true worth and beauty. Girls in their tween/teen years are filled with questions. They have doubts, they desire clarification, and they want to share their thoughts in a space that will allow them to make their relationship with God personal and meaningful.
|Click here to learn more about the BLAZE ministry.
Cost | $25
Contact | Antoinette Kaiser
Baccalaureate Mass
Sunday, June 4
7:00 PM
Saint Patrick Church
Seniors, please wear your cap and gown. Meet 20 minutes before Mass by the fireplace in the gathering area.
Please RSVP by May 30th
Contact Sally Kunz |
Rediscover….Youth Group
Sundays
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Saint John Paul II Youth Room
Teens (8th grade and up) and young adults are invited for food, faith, and fun. Bring your friends and your ideas!
Interested parents and other volunteers are encouraged to help plan and/or chaperone.
Contact Emily Todd |
High School Discipleship
Wednesdays
7:45 – 9:00 PM
Saint Patrick Church
High School Discipleship began October 12
High School Youth Discipleship forms our high school youth in the faith to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and continue on as life-long disciples of Jesus Christ.
Every high school youth is placed into their own small group. The small groups are broken down into men and woman groups and are led by an adult whose mission is to evangelize and help our youth realize they are known, cared for, and loved by Christ and His church. They meet three times a month and discuss topics like Who Is God, Your Vocation, Human Sexuality, and many more.
On the first Wednesday of every month, all high school youth gather as a large group to experience intentional fellowship, formation, and prayer as a larger community.
As part of High School Youth Discipleship, youth have the opportunity to grow in service. We offer several service opportunities such as our summer mission trip through Catholic Heart Workcamp, serving as a leader at Extreme Faith Camp, volunteering with Vacation Bible School or Totus Tuus, or participating in our Summer Stretch program. We encourage youth to volunteer in a variety of capacities, in your own Saint Patrick Church, in the wider community of Hudson and/or in the Cities, state, world.
Extreme Faith Camp
An extreme adventure of a lifetime!
June 18 – 23 | Time (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
Crescent Lake Bible Camp, Rhinelander, WI
Join us for an exciting weeklong summer camp for middle school students and high school leaders filled with fantastic activities like swimming, canoeing, high ropes course, crafts, rock climbing, mountain biking, speakers, and music. Add in small group sessions, daily Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration and it’s an event not to be missed! It’s the EXTREME adventure of a lifetime!
High School leaders & Adults arrive at camp Sunday, June 18 @ 1:00 pm. Meet at church at 8:30 AM.
Mandatory High School & Adult Leader Training: May 15 | Time & Location: TBD
Who | High School Leaders (completed 9th – 12th grades by Summer 2023) & Adult Leaders (21 or older)
Registration Deadline | March 6, 2023 (pre-registration form and $100 deposit due to Antoinette)
Cost | $430 Prayer Team – $230 High School Leaders
Note: $100 deposit is non-refundable but transferable until June 1st. Make checks payable to Saint Patrick Parish
Contact | Antoinette Kaiser
Culture of Life Summit
POSTPONED TILL NEXT YEAR
WHAT AGES CAN ATTEND? This event is for teens – but especially high schoolers. If you have older junior high students that want to attend too, that’s great; but the content, format and tone will be designed for high school students.
WILL MEALS BE PROVIDED? Lunch will be provided. We will stop for dinner in Eau Claire. Please bring money for dinner. Thank you!
Parent chaperones and drivers needed!
Cost | $50/participant
Transportation | Cars
Contact | Antoinette Kaiser
Lifeline
Lifeline is back!
Come back for the 2023-2024 Dates
NET Ministries Campus | St. Paul, MN
NET Ministries is partnering with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to reestablish Lifeline to continue to offer the opportunity for young people to encounter Christ. With engaging speakers, improved programming, and an elevated atmosphere, your young people won’t want to miss it! There will be praise & worship, presentations, mass, and adoration!
Time | Meet at Church at 5:00 PM, return to Church by 10:45 PM
Cost | Free
Looking for parent volunteers and drivers!