A Summer of Faith, Friendship, and Fun!
Sunday, June 14 through Friday, June 19, 2026 (Two programs based on age group, see below)
This summer, our parish is excited to offer Totus Tuus (“Totally Yours”), a dynamic Catholic summer catechetical program for children and youth entering 1st through 12th grade! Replacing Vacation Bible School for Summer 2026, Totus Tuus brings together vibrant faith formation, joyful community, and unforgettable fun in an engaging week led by trained Catholic missionaries and parish volunteers.
Centered on five pillars — The Eucharist, Marian devotion, catechetical instruction, vocational discernment, and fun — Totus Tuus helps young people deepen their relationship with Christ while building friendships rooted in faith.
Two Programs Available:
Grade School Program – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19
For students entering 1st through 6th grade
Please send a sack lunch with your child daily. Snacks and water provided.
Schedule Details:
The day program will include dynamic instruction, fun games and activities, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession, friendship, snack time and recess. This year’s themes are “The Commandments” and “The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary”. You can check out the schedule for the week here.
Middle & High School Program – 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., Sunday, June 14 – Thursday, June 18
For students entering 7th through 12th grade
Dinner provided
Schedule Details:
The evening program will include big games, small group discussion, testimonies from the team about living and growing in their Catholic faith at college, nightly dinner, and a Thursday FUN NIGHT that will cap off an amazing week. For the detailed evening schedule, check out this link.
Each program is limited to 80 participants, so early registration is strongly encouraged!
The week-long experience will be facilitated by four Totus Tuus energetic and specially trained college-aged missionaries, along with dedicated parish volunteers, and overseen by our Director of Faith Formation Hans Whitmer.
Parents/guardians can expect their children to encounter:
- Energetic and faithful Catholic role models
- Age-appropriate catechetical teaching
- Prayer, music, games
- Opportunities to grow in love for the Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother
- A joyful and authentically Catholic summer experience
Register Today
To reserve your child’s spot and for additional details, click the button below or on the graphic:
Volunteer!
Finally, even with a highly trained team of four college students leading the way, we’ll still need support behind the scenes. Please check out the SignUp Genius here and consider donating a little time to help make this the best week of the summer for our kids. Roles are broken out by day and times – join us as your schedule allows! Thank you in advance!
For questions, please contact Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation at HWhitmer@strobertchurch.org, or (616) 676-9111, ext. 117