Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

• Day One - God creates the world (Genesis 1)
• Day Two - David celebrates all God knows (Psalm 139)
• Day Three - David hides from Saul (1 Samuels 23-24)
• Day Four - Jesus dies and comes to life to show God's love. (Luke 22:39-24:12)
• Day Five - God gives John a vision of Heaven (Revelation 7:17; 21-22)

So many ways to help! So many volunteers needed!
Adults and Teens (completed 6th grade by June 2026) are invited to volunteer to help during the week of Vacation Bible School.  
To volunteer:

• Register as a VBS Volunteer using the link to the right.
• Volunteers who register before 4/30/2026 will have their child's fees waived.
• All volunteers must be up-to-date on their Safe Environment requirements (see link to the right to go to the Safe Environment webpage)
• ADULT Volunteers must have a current Form D on file.
• TEEN volunteers must have current Forms A & B on file.

Volunteer positions available:

• TEEN Crew Leaders - Enthusiastic teens lead crews of 15 younger kids through the fun deep sea stations.
• TEEN Station Helpers - holding babies in the nursery, helping to prepare supplies, singing and dancing, acting in skits, guiding younger kids in activities. (See the list of stations below)
• ADULT Station Leaders and Helpers- Help create the interactive stations that the children will visit each day (Need for both PK and K-5 stations)
  • Sing and Play Tune Lagoon & Canopy Closing- Volunteers will lead the whole VBS group in songs, skits and activities to introduce and close each day.
  • Rooted Bible Adventures - Explore the Bible stories each day and help kids become a part of the Bible story.
  • Wild Games - play high energy games to dive into the Bible Point or Bible story.
  • Treetop Treats - help prepare and present treats to all the kids that help illustrate what they are learning.
  • Sticky Scripture - lead kids to dive into God's word using multiple senses and how the word applies to them today.
  • Imagination Station - using science experiments and fun activities explore how the learning of the day applies to living as a disciple of Jesus.
• Adult Nursery Help - help our youngest participants (0-4) have a good time while their parent volunteers.
• Adult Background Help - all the little tasks done behind the scenes
• Adult Spotlight Volunteer - take pictures of the participants in poses to help create part of our Compass Closing.
• Adult PK Crew Leader - help train our youngest teen crew leaders while they lead crews of PK from station to station.
• Adult Teen Room Volunteer - monitor the food and fun in the room where the teens get to take a break each day. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!            FAMILY NIGHT & PICNIC     THURSDAY, JUNE 4
Each year we showcase the fun that the kids are having with a Family Picnic Night!  This year, we will gather at 6:00 pm in the Main Worship Space to share with parents, grandparents and siblings all that we are learning at VBS!  Families are invited to join us for a picnic to start off the night sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America. Our parent presentation starts at 6:30.  

DRESS UP DAYS
We tend to get a little crazy and add fun theme dress up days to our time together.  This gets the kids hyped up and builds community.  Watch this space for our planned dress up days.

DONATIONS
We usually choose a local charity to gather donations and give to each year.  We have donated to Monsignor King Outreach Center, Loreto House and LovePacs.  If you know of a local charity that could use donations next summer, please reach out and let Andrea know.
 

WHO?
Participants are children ages 4 (by 6/1/2026) through CURRENT 5TH graders. 
Older children may volunteer using the link to the right.

COST
The cost of our VBS is $40 per child with a $100 maximum per family. (That means the fourth SIBLING and up are free to attend!)
Please do not let the cost be the reason you do not sign your child up! 
For special circumstances that cause financial need, please email Andrea Woolums at [email protected].  

REGISTRATION
Three Step Registration - Your child is registered when all three of these steps are complete.

1. Register (online preferred)
2. Pay
3. Fill out forms if needed- Children who were registered in our Formation programs for the 2025-2026 school year already have applicable forms on file.  All other children will need to turn in forms.

STEP 1 - REGISTER
Please use the link found to the right on this page for online registration.
If you prefer paper registration, those can be picked up in the narthex or Faith Formation building 

STEP 2 - PAY (THREE OPTIONS)

1. Use the links provided in the right hand column on this page.  Please forward your received confirmation email to [email protected].
2. You may call (940)222-8081 to pay with a credit card over the phone
3. You may mail or drop payment in the church drop-box 

STEP 3 - FORMS MAY BE NEEDED
If your child was NOT enrolled in our formation programs for the 2025-2026 year, you will need a Form A and Form B completed and turned in for each child.  Please find both online and printable options in the column to the right.  

For online forms: See instructions on sidebar to the right. YOU MUST use [email protected] for email address entered on forms!