Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus Set for Maine Churches this Summer
Youngsters will become anchored in the knowledge that Christ guides them through life’s storms, discover why we need to care for our common home, take a Bible blast to the past, and go on other adventures during Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus offered at parishes around Maine this summer. They are a way for youngsters to learn about their faith, while having fun and making new friends. Below you will find a list of some of the Vacation Bible Schools (listed alphabetically by location) and all of the Totus Tuus programs offered this summer. Please contact the parish for more information about the Vacation Bible Schools and visit the Totus Tuus link below for further details on that program.
Vacation Bible Schools
Brewer
June 26-30, 8:30 a.m. to noon
St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street
Theme: Marvelous Mystery of Mass
Ages: Kindergarten through Grade 5 (Teens and adult helpers are welcome.)
FMI or to register: https://stpaulbangor.me/vacation-bible-school or contact Julie Sanclemente at 207-217-6740, ext. 300.
Calais
June 25-27, 9 a.m. to noon
Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue
Theme: Stellar Vacation
Ages: All children
FMI or to register: Marc at [email protected] or 207-454-0680, ext. 5.
Dover-Foxcroft
August 21-25
CLC Building, 50 High Street
Theme: Monumental by Exploring God's Awesomeness
FMI or to register: call Melissa at 207-924-7104 or visit www.ourladyofthesnowsme.org (registration opens on May 30).
Fort Kent
June 26-30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street
Theme: Stellar---Shine Jesus’ Light
Ages: Preschoolers and kindergarteners (Teens and adult helpers are welcome.)
FMI or to register: contact Barb at 207-834-3984.
Gorham
June 26-30, 9 a.m. to noon
St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street
Ages: Kindergarten through Grade 5 (Teens and adult helpers are welcome.)
FMI or to register: contact Sister Jackie at 207-899-5427.
Gray
July 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon
St. Gregory the Great Church, 24 North Raymond Road
Theme: Marvelous Mystery of Mass
Ages: Kindergarten through Grade 5 (Teens and adult helpers are welcome.)
FMI or to register: visit www.pothe.org/vacation-bible-camp.
Lincoln
June 26-30, 9 a.m. to noon
St. Mary of Lourdes Church, 142 Main Street
Ages: All children
FMI, to register, or to volunteer: contact Trish Aldrich at 207-794-6333 or [email protected].
Rumford
August 7-11, 8:30 a.m. to noon
St. John & St. Athanasius Church, 126 Maine Avenue
Ages: Age 5 through Grade 6 (Peer helpers in grade 7 and up are also needed.)
FMI or to register: call the parish office at 207-364-4556.
Sanford
August 7-11, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
St. Thomas School, 69 North Avenue
Theme: Stellar---Shine Jesus’ Light
Ages: All children
FMI or to register: contact Shelly Carpenter at 207-324-2420.
Scarborough
June 26-30, 8:30 a.m. to noon
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road
Theme: Stellar---Shine Jesus’ Light
Ages: All children
FMI or to register: click here.
Winslow
June 19-23, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street
Theme: Who is My Neighbor? Learning to Love Like Jesus
Ages: Kindergarten through Grade 5 (older children welcome to assist)
FMI or to register: contact Kim Suttie at 207-872-2281 or [email protected].
Winthrop
June 19-23, 8:30 a.m. to noon
St. Francis Xavier Church, 130 Route 133, Winthrop
Theme: Stellar---Shine Jesus’ Light
Ages: 3-11 (two programs for younger children and older children)
FMI or to register: contact Sandra Parlato at 207-623-8823 or [email protected].
Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus is a Catholic youth program for students (Grades 1-12) that is dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for the Church through catechesis, prayer, Christian witness, and the sacraments. The program’s strong emphasis on devotion and love for Christ in the Eucharist and for Mary, Mother of the Church, leads participants to an exhilarating encounter with the timeless treasures of the Catholic faith. Through age-appropriate, dynamic, and faithful content, young people are motivated and equipped to live the call of the Gospel in today’s world. Sponsored by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Vocations and Seminarians, Totus Tuus sessions are led by college students and seminarians. To register or for more information, visit www.registertotustuusme.org. Sessions will be held at:
June 18-23
Prince of Peace Parish (Held at Holy Family Church, Lewiston)
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish (Held at St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Houlton)
June 25-June 30
St. John Vianney Parish (Held at St. Louis Church, Fort Kent)
St. Joseph Parish and St. Rose of Lima Parish (Held at the parish camp in Livermore)
July 9-14
Parish of the Precious Blood (Held at Holy Rosary Church, Caribou)
St. John Paul II Parish (Held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough)
July 24-29
St. Anthony of Padua Parish (Held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Windham)
St. Paul the Apostle Parish (Held at St. Joseph Church, Brewer)
July 30-August 4
All Saints Parish (Held at the St. John Community Center, Brunswick)
Christ the Divine Mercy Parish (Held at St. Peter Church, East Millinocket)
