Summer 2023

JOIN US FOR A WEEK OF FUN LEARNING ALL ABOUT HOW TO SHINE JESUS' LIGHT!  WITH SONGS, SKITS, GAMES AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES WE WILL HAVE A BLAST (OFF) LOOKING AT BIBLE STORIES THAT SHOW US HOW TO BE LIKE JESUS!

• Day One - We focus on the story of Jesus being born- Imagine!  God became a little baby!  Just as the birth of Jesus was a light in a dark world of sin, we will learn, "When life feels dark, shine Jesus' light!"
• Day Two - Jesus hung out with people that others would not, like Zaccheus!  Jesus shows us in this story that, "When people don't get along, shine Jesus' light!"
• Day Three - Jesus enters Jerusalem to a hero's welcome!  People were praising Him and glorifying Him!  Our Bible point for day 3 is "When good things happen, shine Jesus' light!"
• Day Four - In the midst of incredible pain and sacrfice, Jesus is thinking of us and of His mother! In this way he shows us "When people are sad, shine Jesus' light!"
• Day Five - Do you know the story of Jesus helping Philip the Ethiopian?  We will experience this story and learn that "When people need help, shine Jesus' light!"

Tentative Dates for 2023 VBS
June 5-9, 2023

Registration will open April 17, 2023

WHO?
Participants are children ages 4 (by 9/1/2023) through CURRENT 5TH graders. 
Older children may volunteer using the link to the right.

COST
The cost of our VBS is $30 per child with a $90 maximum per family. (That means the fourth child 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, please email Andrea Woolums at awoolums@stmarkdentonn.org.  

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

1. Register
2. Pay
3. Fill out forms if needed

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 and RE 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 REadmin@stmarkdenton.org.
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 dropbox 

STEP 3 - FORMS MAY BE NEEDED
If your child was NOT enrolled in our formation programs for the 2021-2022 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.  Use readmin@stmarkdenton.org for email address entered on form.

T-SHIRTS AND VBS MUSIC
The first 250 participants will receive a t-shirt.  To receive a t-shirt your regsitration mst be complete by 5/10/2023.
VBS music is avialble for all families who register.  Please indicate on your registration form is you would prefer a music CD or a music download code. 
These can be picked up in the RE building after all Masses the weekend of June 3/4.

CREW ASSIGNMENTS
Participants will be placed in crews with others who are near their age.  You are welcome to request friends to be with,  but please only request someone near their age.  Crew assignments will be added to your t-shirt and music pick up bag.  These can be picked up in the RE building after all Masses the weekend of June 3/4.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!            PARENT NIGHT & PICNIC     THURSDAY, JUNE 8
Each year we showcase the fun that the kids are having with a Parent Picnic Night!  This year, we will gather at 6:30 pm in the Main Worship Space to share with parents all that we are learning at VBS!  Families are invited to join us for a picnic afterwards sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America.

WATCH FOR THEME DAYS
We add to the fun by having kids and volunteers add a little something to their wardrobe each day for extra spirit and enthusiasm.  

WATCH FOR A VIDEO OF THE DAYS EVENTS TO BE POSTED EACH DAY
Each day parents can share in the fun by seeing a video presentation of the day's learning with pictures of the kids.  Please visit this page each day or use the link in the email sent each day.