Summer Faith Formation at the Cathedral

The Cathedral is dedicated to providing opportunities for our children to encounter the love of Christ throughout the whole year.
See the different programs that are provided every year during the summer months here at the Cathedral.
Summer Saint School

Usually held in the first weeks of summer, children from Preschool through 5th grade come together to learn about our Catholic Faith in a fun and exciting way. Through memory work, activities, crafts, songs, and meeting of the Saints, children learn their faith while having fun.
Duc in Altum

Duc in Altum (“Put out into the deep” – Luke 5:4) is a fun and energetic parish-based summer catechetical program, for grades 1-12.  Seminarians and college students form teams of four and are trained so that they can head out on the road to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in various parishes throughout the Diocese of Rapid City. Their youthfulness, energy, and ability to witness to the Faith make our teachers particularly effective with children and young people.
Summer Stretch

There is no better way to grow in our faith then to live out our faith in the world. Summer Stretch is a community service based faith experience where middle school aged students volunteer at local organizations, living out the Christian lifestyle through helping provide for the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The days also have an opportunity for community and fun as those involved spend the afternoon participating in a fun activity, anything from bowling to jumpcraze. The week ends with a campout in the hills.
Steubenville Youth Conference

​Experience a Catholic youth conference with energetic speakers, powerful praise & worship, opportunities for the celebration of the Sacraments, and time of exposition and adoration. Steubenville conferences have provided more than 40 years of powerful conferences for youth to encounter Jesus more deeply. Located in either Minneapolis/St Paul or Denver every summer.
Covecrest LifeTeen Summer Camp

​Covecrest is more than a retreat center and summer camp. Covecrest is a community of Catholics committed to transforming teens, transforming parishes, and transforming culture. Covecrest is a part of the Life Teen movement, whose mission is to lead teens closer to Christ. Covecrest camp is located in Tiger, Georgia.
Totus Tuus

Hosted by the Diocese of Rapid City, Totus Tuus has provided youth middle school students an opportunity to experience the vibrant life of service as they see and hear the beautiful life lived out serving the Lord. Visiting religious communities, seminarians, and priests bring a vibrant and exciting view of vocations. High school students lead small groups and grow in their faith and leadership. More information can be found at https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/t2/​