5 Reasons Why Kids Need to Experience a Catholic VBS!

VBS is making a difference in the lives of kids all over the world, and it's something that every child should have the chance to be a part of. 

Here are five reasons why kids need Catholic VBS in their life.

1. VBS connects kids to their faith in the summer months.

If kids go to religion class or are part of a parish faith formation program, it’s typically something that happens during the school year. For kids, this creates an automatic link between faith and school. Faith can’t just be relegated to another class subject, but something that belongs in every part of life, even the summer!

2. VBS provides the kids with role models to look up to.

Imagine being a kid and having a room full of youth and adults who are invested in your faith life. It makes a huge impact on kids to see teenagers, young adults, parents, and grandparents who are engaged in their faith. The kids look up to their leaders and learn so much from them! 

3. VBS is a consistent touchpoint with the church.

Many kids aren’t going to Mass on a regular basis, if ever. VBS is a place where they can connect to the church and start to feel comfortable and familiar with it. Without this touchpoint, kids are often left feeling awkward or out of place when they enter a church or faith-filled environment. VBS creates a connection that they will remember for the rest of their life.

4. VBS helps ground them in important Catholic truths.

VBS incorporates faith teachings with music, games, snacks and crafts so that the Catholic faith can become even more integrated into everyday life. Even if kids have heard the lessons before, it presents them in a new way so that they can become more familiar with it. 

5. VBS shows that faith can be fun and exciting!

The Catholic Faith is something vibrant and alive and worth getting excited about. Kids need to see that being Catholic is not boring! As leaders, we have the opportunity to witness the radiant joy that comes from living a life committed to Christ.

Whether this is your first time running a VBS or you’ve been hosting it in your parish for years, our totally Catholic programs make it super easy! Give the kids in your community the chance to grow closer to Jesus.

As Vacation Bible School comes to an end, I wish to extend to the parish my gratitude for having had the opportunity to direct this program. Thanks to Fr. Roger for being open to new ideas and for acquiring the three seminarians Joseph, Philippe, and Shane,  who were a great success with the children. This program could not have happened without all the wonderful volunteers who have shared in the work this week. Thanks to the parents for believing in the program and bringing the children each night. I look forward to all of us coming together next year and doing another awesome job for God. 

God is Good! 

Thanks to all, 
Kaci Dudenhoeffer

                 
Vacation bible school is a week long ministry held
June 17th - 21st, 
 and this year, it will be held in the evenings
(5:30 - 7:30 pm)
so parents can be a part of the fun!

Through this ministry we teach age-appropiate Catholic principles and scripture through fun activities and faith-filled learning.  The children rotate through stations which can include drama, arts and crafts, snack, games, and music.

This ministry requires many adult volunteers to assist as crew leaders, station leaders, decorating, set-up and tear-down, music, drama, snack arts and craft.

You don't have to have children in the program to come have fun with us!!  We welcome all ages to help make this VBS great for our kids!!
If you need more infomation, would like to be a volunteer or would like to donate, please contact the Parish Office at 361-564-2893.