Unfortunately, we will not be doing the big Winterblast event this year. Instead, we will be doing the off-brand version of Winterblast, FrigidFest!
Come help out at FrigidFest on December 10th from 6pm-Midnight at Holy Name of Jesus! It will begin with Mass and Adoration, and the rest of the night will be blacklight laser tag throughout the school, dodgeball, Just Dance, Minute-to-Win-It games, Mario Kart tournaments, dance party, inflatable axe throwing, and so much more! This event is for Middle School youth, but High Schoolers are invited to come to run the games!
Go to https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/23959f57-2e5c-4dd3-956c-cc7ecb1da36c for Registration!!
History of Winterblast:
Winterblast started in 1998. It has grown from two Churches to well over 30 Churches participating in this event. Its success relies on the collaboration of the Youth Ministers, adult leaders, and teen leaders in the planning, preparation and participation. The teen leader training was added to the event in its second year. Normally one week before the event all Sr. High teen leaders coming to Winterblast meet for an afternoon/evening to be trained with leadership and evangelization skills, build relationships with other teen leaders from around the diocese, and learn the importance of their role at Winterblast. In 2006, due to the number of participating parishes, we moved the Mass to a parish. This has allowed Winterblast to continue to grow. Every year all the youth ministers participating collaborate to make this event more effective in leading teens closer to Christ!
*What is Incarnational Ministry?
“Incarnational Ministry” is modeling the same ministry that Jesus lived. Jesus spent thirty years of his earthly life living and working in the community. Then when his public ministry began, He called the twelve to work with Him closely. The primary tool of the Incarnational model is relational ministry. Ministry with teens provides many great opportunities to build relationships with them. A profound youth ministry axiom is “teens don’t care what you know, until they know that you care.” Winterblast is a great avenue for building those caring, trusting relationships, not just with the Youth Ministers, but also with all the adult chaperones from the parish.
Jesus not only called the apostles, but also sent them out in His name to participate in His mission. Incarnational ministry is not just about building relationships or experiencing God, but also, about sharing His love with others. Giving teens opportunities to share God’s love through peer ministry is essential to their developing a deeper and stronger faith. The teen leader component of Winterblast strives to accomplish this goal.