St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mankato, MN
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Vacation Bible School
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June 24-27, 2019

Open to children ages 5 -11 years old
​Stay tuned for more information and registration details!

At Vacation Bible School, kids ages 5-11 years old experience the extraordinary love of Jesus in a fun, faith-filled environment. VBS is a week-long summer experience held from 8:00 am to 11:30 am in the St. John's Parish Life Center. It supports our parish and area young people through lively faith education, music, activities, games, and prayer.

This summer's theme is Rolling River Rampage! Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! 

​Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!

Volunteer Opportunities

Director/Co-Director—organize/supervise volunteers for VBS. Training and volunteers provided.
 
Station Leaders/Assistant Station Leaders (adults/college students)
At Vacation Bible School kids visit various stations in small groups each day. Each station is staffed by adult leaders and features a different faith formation activity—such as  Science, Movies & Missions (discussion), Games, Bible Adventures (Bible Study), Snacks (treats).
 
Supply Clerk—Not available the week of VBS, but still want to help? Help us prepare & organize our supplies ahead of time!
 
Young Adults or Teenagers - 

Team Leader--The kids will be assigned to different groups according to their age. These groups will move from station to station. The Team Leader will greet their group each morning and assist them from station to station.
 
Preteens (12 years+) - Assistant Team Leader—Assist the Team Leader with their group.
 
ALL AGES — Decoration Committee--
Help with building our VBS set and decorate throughout the PLC. Here’s your chance to use your imagination and meet new people.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
632 South Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001


507-625-3131
Stjohnch@stjohnsmankato.net
Facebook: @stjohnscatholicchurch
Instagram: @stjohnscatholicchurch
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Mass Times
Tuesday - Thursday - 8:15 am
Friday - 10:00 am
Saturday - 5:15 pm
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am