Each summer, St. Mary's Catholic Church hosts a summer camp for children to have fun, meet other children and families of the parish, and most importantly to grow in their faith and understanding of God and the Church. Our Vacation Bible School is also a popular volunteer opportunity for both teens and adults.

 

This year, we will learn all about how Jesus is our Savior and Rescuer! By hearing stories about how Jesus rescued different people at different times, students will grow in their relationship with him and be better disposed to receive the saving grace he offers through the Church and the Sacraments.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN

Schedule
Monday-Wednesday, July 17-19: 9am-12pm (drop-off and check in opens at 8:30)
On Wednesday, July 19, our regular morning activities will be followed by picnic - families welcome!

Youth volunteers: click here to register.
Adult volunteers: click here to register.

This year, students and adults will deepen their understanding of the Gospel and of the Blessed Virgin Mary as they seek to puzzle out the Mysteries of the Rosary. By learning more about the story of Jesus and the role of Our Lady, students will better understand our faith and be better prepared to receive the grace of the Sacraments.

Read the Announcement and Parent Letter!

Click here to register your child or children!.

Daily updates during VBS will come from vbs@stmarysalton.com - please add us to make sure you receive these updates and announcements!

Schedule
Monday-Wednesday, July 11-13: 9am-12pm (drop-off and check in opens at 8:15)
On Wednesday, July 13, our regular morning activities will be followed by picnic - families welcome!

Youth volunteers: click here to register.
Adult volunteers: click here to register.

Our VBS 2021 will be held from July 12-16, from 9-2:30 each day, run by missionaries of Totus Tuus. Totus Tuus is a week-long experience to help young people to know the Lord and love Him more deeply. The camp is run by a college-aged team, who help the children engage and have fun!

Read more and register your child(ren) at www.dio.org/youthministry/tt under "St. Mary's, Alton"
Registration fee includes lunch and all program materials.
Please let us know if you can make the potluck! Fill out this quick form.

Read the Parent Letter (PDF) UPDATED 7/11

Registration for volunteers:

• Adult Volunteers with Protecting God's Children certification and Background Check (5 years): Register here

• Teen Volunteers, entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2021: Register here and complete Code of Conduct on paper.

We are rapidly planning a 3-day VBS for July 6-8!

This year for VBS, we want to deepen our children’s understanding of the Sacraments and help to pull back the veil a little. In this way, we hope to help them recognize the drama and glory of our sacramental life, and prepare them for lives of Christian service in the world. This is especially timely as we prepare to celebrate Confirmations, First Communions, and even an Ordination to the Priesthood in the coming weeks!

Read the Announcement and Parent Letter!

Daily updates during VBS will come from vbs@stmarysalton.com - please add us to make sure you receive these updates and announcements!

Schedule

Monday-Tuesday, July 6-7: 9am-4pm (drop-off and screening opens at 8:15)
Wednesday, July 8: 9am-noon (drop-off and screening opens at 8:15) followed by picnic
Download a Detailed Schedule (PDF)

Pandemic Notes

This year, the VBS program will include lots of outdoor activities, frequent hand-washing, and the other recommended precautions. Full days mean that we will serve a morning and afternoon snack, and lunch. Drinking water will be available throughout the day. As always, we will have an RN on premises at all times.

Parents, please read this description of our program and the logistics of the week.
Then, complete a registration form and submit to the parish office by July 5, 2019.

Courageous Lives of Service!
"We live for others, and for the Lord!" Romans 14:7-8
St. Mary's VBS 2019 runs from 9am-12pm the week of July 8-12

Please visit the 2018 Page