BEAR
Youth Group
Fun, fellowship, and faith for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, every Monday night during the school year.
Bear the joys of Christ for all to see
We invite all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to join St. Francis' youth group, BEAR, for an exciting year of fun, fellowship, and faith!
Our mission is to help young people bear the joys of Christ for all to see. BEAR is open to every sixth through eighth grader, whether or not they attend St. Francis Solanus School.
- WhenMondays when school is in session, 6:45 – 8:00 PM
- WhereThe parish hall
- Good to knowThis is the same time as our PSR classes, making it convenient for families.
- JoiningWe start in the fall, but feel free to jump in at any point!
6:45 – 8:00 PM
In the parish hall, when school is in session. Same night as PSR, so families with younger children can drop off once.
Four things, every week
Our mission is to help young people bear the joys of Christ for all to see. We do this through:
Nobody does faith well on an empty stomach. There's always food.
Hands-on ways to help others in the parish and around Quincy.
Games, small groups, and real conversations about faith and life.
Coming closer to Christ together, through prayer and the sacraments.
Faith, friends, and the occasional rock wall
BEAR is one of the liveliest things happening in this parish. Along with the weekly meetings, the group gets out for outings and events together, like a trip to the climbing wall.
Junior high is when a lot of young people decide whether faith is theirs or just their parents'. BEAR gives them a place to ask real questions, alongside friends and leaders who take those questions seriously.
Join BEAR, or help lead it
If your child is interested in participating, or if you'd like to volunteer your time and talents, please reach out to Grant.
- StudentsAll 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome. We start in the fall, but feel free to jump in at any point!
- High schoolersWe especially love having high school students volunteer to share their faith and leadership with our members!
- AdultsWe're seeking volunteers who are at ease with individuals ages 11–18 and who are striving to deepen their own faith.
Grant Wilson is the BEAR Coordinator, alongside our dedicated volunteers.
What is BEAR?
BEAR is St. Francis Solanus Parish's youth group for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Its mission is to help young people bear the joys of Christ for all to see, through snacks, service projects, interactive discussions and activities, and prayer and sacraments.
When and where does BEAR meet?
Mondays when school is in session, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall. That's the same time as PSR classes, which makes it convenient for families.
Does my child have to attend St. Francis Solanus School?
No. BEAR is open to all sixth through eighth graders in the parish and community.
Can my child join partway through the year?
Yes. We start in the fall, but students are welcome to jump in at any point.
How can I volunteer?
Contact Grant Wilson at 217-602-9293 or gwilson@stfrancissolanus.com. Adults and high school students are both welcome to help lead.
Bring a friend next week.
Students can jump in at any point during the year. Questions first? Call or text Grant.