Family Formation Opportunities
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The research has repeatedly shown that having a family that practices faith in the home is the single most influential factor in a young person’s faith maturity and faith practice after high school.
You don’t have to do it alone. At Most Blessed Sacrament, we want to support you in raising children who know and love Jesus - not just at church, but at home and in everyday life.
Whether your family is ready for a weeklong adventure or just starting to build some simple faith habits at home, we’re here to walk with you.
Check out some simple ways you can continue to build your family faith practice at home below. Find more ideas on our Intentional@home website -
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Camp Tek Family Camp Weekend • May 29-May 31, 2026
Camp Tekakwitha will again be offering both a single day and a weekend option for families this summer! The time at Camp will include boating, swimming, praying, hiking, crafting and more! Learn more.Camp Tek Open House & Mass with Bishop • Sat June 6, 2026
A kick off to our 100th anniversary summer at Camp Tekakwitha! Please join us between 10 AM and 3 PM to enjoy time spent touring Camp, meeting others, and enjoying fun games and activities around the grounds. The day will include Mass with Bishop Ricken and a complimentary lunch for all. We encourage you to bring any alumni, friends, or family members who would like to see Camp - all are welcome! Let's have a celebration! RSVP Here.
Love Begins Here 2026 • 3 June Options • Registration Open
Middle school. Love Begins Here is a local, overnight mission trip for middle school students centered on faith, service, and community—offering a meaningful opportunity to grow closer to Jesus. Learn more.St. Lawrence Summer Action Retreat • June 15-17, 2026
Incoming 7-9th grade boys.Join us for our annual Summer Action Retreat. This year's theme is "Instruments of Peace". Open to boys going into 7th-9th grade, join us for three days of learning and fun at our school campus in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin. Our camp-style retreat will have the boys participating in faith formation, field olympics, team building activities and other events to give them the opportunity to see what life at St. Lawrence Seminary High School is all about. Learn more.Saints of America Exhibit • July 1-9, 2026
Families. In celebration of the 250th birthday of our nation, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion will host a special exhibit dedicated to praying for the United States, seeking Our Lady’s intercession for unity, holiness, and renewal across our land. Learn more.
CYE Family Expedition • July 3-5, 2026
Families. Early in CYE’s history there was a plain and simple (and super fun!) family expedition on CYE’s formation center grounds. Parents, bring the whole family and find what your teens love so much about expeditions. Learn More.Lifest • July 9-12, 2026
Families. One of the nation's largest Christian music festivals happens right here in Oshkosh. Mass is celebrated on the grounds Sunday July 12 at 8:30Am at the Cafe Stage. Admission is free on Sunday. Learn more.
Totus Tuus at St. Jude • July 12-17, 2026
Grades 1-12. Totus Tuus is a weeklong parish mission for Catholic youth in grades It is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Learn more.
Camp Tek Day Camp at St. Raphael • July 13-16, 2026
Ages 5-10. Day Camp brings the Camp experience to YOU,! Sessions will be hosted at St. Raphael the Archangel parish and will include camp programming unique to the day camp experience. Learn more.Camp Tek Summer Family Camp • July 25, 2026
Families. Camp Tekakwitha will again be offering both a single day and a weekend option for families this summer! The time at Camp will include boating, swimming, praying, hiking, crafting and more! Learn more.
Vacation Bible School at St. Raphael • August 3-7, 2026
Grades PK-5. Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God. Embark on a wild, creature-filled adventure at Rainforest Falls where kids learn that God is Creator, All-knowing, our Refuge, Love, and Forever. Learn more..
Diocesan Youth Choir Camp • Aug 12-15, 2026
Ages 8-12. Rehearse sacred music together. Learn about singing in the Catholic Mass. Prepare music to lead worship at Mass. Learn how choirs help lead the faithful in sung prayer during Mass. Ends with singing at the 11:30am Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass on Sunday at the National Shrine of our Lady of Champion. Learn more.
Camp Tekakwitha Camp • All Summer • Registration Open
Ages 5-17. Camp Tekakwitha is an outdoor ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, established to invite and guide young people into a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ amidst the beauty of God's natural creation. They offer Day Camps, Full Week Summer Camps, and Leadership Programs in the summer for ages 5-17. Learn more and register.Service Opportunities for Youth & Families
Farmer's Market: Each summer we hit the streets of Oshkosh to bring service and Jesus to the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market. We run a booth on select Saturdays and offer fun activities for families, Gospel reflections, and contests. We want everyone to know who we are and what we stand for in the city of Oshkosh. If you like having a lot of fun Contact Evan at [email protected] or call the parish at (920) 231-9782.
Baby Bottle Campaign: Support Catholic Charities' Adoption and Pregnancy Support program by collecting and donating spare change. Learn more.
Day by Day Warming Shelter Meal Team: Contact Laurie Pollack at Most Blessed Sacrament [email protected] or (920) 231-9782
Father Carr’s Place 2B: fathercarrs.org/volunteer-2
Other Volunteer Opportunities at MBS: mbsoshkosh.com/volunteer-opportunities
Volunteer Oshkosh: www.volunteeroshkosh.orgOther Suggestions for Families to Grow in Faith Together at Home
Preparing Your Child for Adolescence
Download this Life Stage Pointer from our Intentional@home website for tips on how to intentionally navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood in a proactive and positive way. Click here to download.
Weekly Dinner with Conversation Starters
The key to any successful relationship is open and meaningful communication. Unfortunately, this is not something that comes naturally to all of us. Order this box of 101 fun and thought-provoking questions to help families on Amazon to help get the conversation started. Schedule a family dinner at least once a week and break open this box to help take your relationship to the next level.
Watch & Discuss The Chosen Together
The Chosen is a multi-season television series centered on the lives of Jesus and His disciples. But while the majority of religious television and movies are average at best, The Chosen is good television. Even more, it is good art. Schedule a few family TV nights and watch a few episodes to see if your family enjoys it as much as many others have. The Chosen is available for free at watch.thechosen.tv as well as on many other streaming service.
Pick One of Bishop Ricken’s Five Alive Prayer Practices
In his recent pastoral letter on the Eucharist, our Bishop has encouraged five practices that help us come truly alive in our Catholic faith. Together with your family, choose one of these practices and make a plan to commit to it together for the school year.
Download Bishop Ricken's Five Alive Practices for AdultsDownload Bishop Ricken's Five Alive Practices for Children