Service Camps
Please Join Us for Summer Service Camp!
The life of Jesus Christ was and is a life of loving service to others.
As followers of Christ, we are called to embody this loving presence here on earth.
Mercy Camp
When: June 17 – 21, 2024 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, with an overnight experience on Thursday.
Where: St. Francis of Assisi and Service Sites throughout the Raleigh area
Who: Open to all rising 6th – 9th graders of the parish
Why Mercy Camp?
- Mercy Campers focus on something greater than themselves; faith, purpose, and intentionality are formed
- In a fun and engaging way, that feels really good, Mercy Campers experience what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and to participate in the life and work of the church
- Mercy Campers feel a sense of belonging to the parish
- Mercy Campers make lasting friendships with other parish teens
- It works! We’ve been doing it for over 20 years!
Cost $180
Click here to register for Mercy Camp
For camp related questions, please contact Becky Cawley at becky.cawley@stfrancisraleigh.org or Shawn Tenace shawn.tenace@stfrancisraleigh.org
Mercy Camp – Teen Leader
When: June 17 – 21, 2024 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, with an overnight experience on Thursday.
Where: St. Francis of Assisi and Service Sites throughout the Raleigh area
Who: Open to all rising 10th – college Freshmen of the parish
Why Mercy Camp Teen Leader?
- Teen Leaders focus on something greater than themselves; faith, purpose, and intentionality are formed
- Teen Leaders witness to their faith during camp and grow in love and compassion
- Teen Leaders make lasting friendships with other parish teens
- Teen Leaders learn and practice valuable leadership skills
- Teen Leaders help create many of the fun aspects of Mercy Camp
- Service and leadership opportunities like Mercy Camp look wonderful on honors, college and scholarship applications
- Mercy Camp is fun, engaging and it works! We have been doing it for over 20 years
Cost: $90, payable upon acceptance
Requirements for Acceptance as a Teen Leader at Mercy Camp
- Prior participation in Mercy Camp
- Submit a written essay, as described in the Registration Event in Realm. You will be notified of status 2 weeks after the close of registration.
- Once accepted as a Teen Leader, $90 fee will be collected.
If you have camp related questions please contact:
Tim Hetzel, tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org.
Mission Mercy
When: July 8 – 12, 2024 All day and into the evening with an overnight experience on Thursday.
Where: St. Francis of Assisi and the site of “Pequeños Gigantes” in the Raleigh Area
Who: Open to all rising 10th grade – College Freshmen of the parish
Why Mission Mercy?
- In Matthew 25: 31-46 Jesus told us that when we encounter someone in need, we will encounter Him. Mission Mercy teens encounter Christ in very real ways and grow in mercy and compassion as a result.
- Mission Mercy teens spend a week focusing on something greater than themselves; faith, purpose, and intentionality are formed.
- Mission Mercy teens witness to their faith during camp, growing in understanding and love
- Mission Mercy teens have tons of fun and make lasting friendships with other parish teens
- Mission Mercy teens grow in relationship with Jesus while discovering how vital they are to our Church.
Cost: $180
Click here to register for Mission Mercy
For camp related questions, please contact Tim Hetzel at tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
