Many of our Youth have parents who are currently serving, or have served, as members of our United States Armed Forces. This weekend we honor them on Veterans Day.

Please encourage your Youth to pray for those men & women, past and present.

And, to all of our Veterans, thank you for your service & sacrifice. - Beth

Drop off on the Rectory porch anytime by Nov. 20th.

All regular RE classes resumed and we were so happy to have the EDGE class back in the Youth Room!

We began by reviewing the first half of our second session of Symbolon, Divine Revelation.

Then the Youth named characteristics of Jesus and how they could imitate Him during the week.

We watched the 3rd video and discussed what is meant when it is said that, "Jesus was no greater a teacher than when He was hanging on the cross."

After watching the final video in the session, we discussed the analogy of the 3-legged stool with each leg representing Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium. How if one leg is removed, the stool will topple, just as we need all three to ensure God's Divine Revelation is handed down in the Church without error.

Because we celebrated All Saints Day last week, the Youth completed Seek and You Will Find. They went around the room to find other Youth with the interests listed on the sheet, and then those Youth had to sign on the line next to the Saint that shared those interests. Everyone had a sheet filled with signatures, received a Ring Pop, and learned more about the Saints & each other!

As we ended class, each Youth received an info sheet from this session to take home to their Parents with a coupon attached for a FREE Frosty!

My apologies for the limited photos. Miss Elizabeth and I missed the EDGE class so much, and we were so busy just being with them that we forgot to take pictures. We will work on getting more photos in the future!

We will begin the first half of the 3rd session of Symbolon, The Bible.

We will have a game, an activity, watch 2 short videos, discuss, and more!

1) Go to formed.org/signup

2) Enter our Zip Code, 99705

3) Enter your Name and Email Address

4) Check the email account entered and follow link.

This year we will be using Symbolon For Teens via Formed.

By clicking the link below you can view the series along with the leader guide, participant, and parent sheets. We will complete one session every two weeks rather than weekly, so that we can incorporate other activities that compliment the segments.

The HSYG continued in learning more about Indulgences. We started by watching the video linked below to understand their misunderstood history, how we can gain them anytime, and why we should. The teens then provided suggestions of rote prayers, along with ways they can fast and give alms. Then the teens led us in praying the Act of Contrition as a group.

They also continued celebrating the November dedication with a Saints Escape Room!

The 4 teams had one hour to complete all of the tasks, finding clues, breaking codes, and deciphering puzzles. There were a few hiccups along the way, but they all collaborated with their individual strengths and skills to work together.

Unfortunately none of the teams won the grand prize for escaping before the one hour expired, but because they were able to find the correct answers and escape with the intercession of the Saints, they all received a certficate with a coupon for a FREE Frosty!

This is a VERY competitive group of young people, but many of the teens expressed their enjoyment of the Escape Room, and asked to do more in the future!

The HSYG voted to have a Finger Foods Potluck this week!

We will also be learning about another Saint with a new game!

We will be covering Lesson 2 at the next class on Sunday, Nov. 12th, 1:30-3pm in the Youth Room.

It is mandatory for both the Catholic parent and candidate to attend the sessions.

For all Children and Youth (ages 5-17) from all parishes.

Every Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral from 1pm-2:45pm.

Ideally we would have a HSYG Core Team consisting of at least 4-6 volunteers (preferably more), allowing for 1-2 assistants present for youth group activities one Sunday per month.

We are also still in need of at least 1 more assistant for the EDGE class.

All youth ministry volunteers must have current certification for the course of Serving Vulnerable Populations and a Criminal History Record Check on file with the Diocese.

More information can be found by visiting Adult Training on the Diocese of Fairbanks website.

Diocese of Fairbanks - Adult Training - Fairbanks, AK

Call or Text 907-978-4786

Email stnicksym@cbna.org
Office hours are as follows:

Sunday 10am-7pm

Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm

It is a privilege to work with St. Nick's Youth!

As always, please never hesitate to contact me for any reason.

I pray you are having a blessed week.

In Christ's love, Beth