The young people and adults who care for them have unique opportunities each summer to serve as Christ’s hands and feet in the world, step out of their comfort zones and learn what it means to be a missionary disciple. By making a pilgrimage to a different city, living in community with other teens from across the country, powerful praise & worship experiences, celebration of the Sacraments and serving those who society often leaves behind, our young people grow in a deeper understanding of what love in action means.

Young hearts are invited to establish habits of prayer, gratitude, service, and faithfulness in Jesus Christ. Join us through your support as we celebrate the youth’s enthusiasm, force, and spirit and embrace their call to be servant leaders, not just in the distant tomorrow but HERE & NOW!

Traveling to other areas allows the teens to remove themselves from day to day activities and distractions and puts them into an environment where their faith will be nurtured through the people they will meet, the residents they will serve and the evening programs.  In addition to service, CHWC programs involve fun activities, praise and worship music, witness talks, meaningful skits and special events such as Eucharistic Adoration, daily Mass, four corners prayer stations (with Reconciliation) and a night of reflection with the people they will be serving.  These mission trips have proven to be a life changing experience for many of the youth and adults involved.  We ask that you pray for all involved to have a safe trip and that the experience will touch the hearts of all concerned: those who are serving and those who will be served.

Paperwork to Be Completed

If you are already signed up for the mission trip, the following paperwork must be completed and turned in to the Formation office no later than April 15, 2025 unless otherwise indicated.

Camper paperwork

Liability Release – Minors (Arch) –

Liability Release – Adult (Arch)

Fundraisers

Click on the links below to see our current fundraisers and/or to sign up for a fundraiser. We want these experiences to be open to ALL our young people, regardless of family financial situation, so we will make several fund raising opportunities available.

Letter Writing Tips

Fundraisers

Love Begins Here (LBH) helps middle school teens encounter Jesus Christ through a week of local service lived in a joyful, Catholic community. Inspired by the life and witness of St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta, LBH invites teens to serve those in need in their own homes and communities, thus continuing Christ’s work on earth.

Help out at a food pantry, paint a fence, or plant a garden during the day. Follow that up with ice cream, swimming, prayer, and a ton of fun while making friends with teens from all over the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

St. John XXIII will be participating in the Pewaukee Camp from July 8-11, 2025. Participants are asked to pay $100 per person which includes the cost of the camp, transportation, food and incidentals. For more information, go to the Love Begins Here page on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee website.

Spots are limited so if you are interested, sign up today! (Scholarships are available if there are financial concerns – contact Lesa Staehler for information!) To sign up, click here.