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On March 4, 2020
Sara Christenson, For the Catholic Herald

Youth grow in faith, friendship at Frassati Fest

WISCONSIN DELLS — At the beginning of February, approximately 350 high school teens and chaperones gathered together at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells to attend the 21st annual “Frassati Fest.”

This youth gathering is named after Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was from Italy and died at a young age. He is the patron of this event.

Grow in faith and friendship

This annual retreat offers a place for teens to encounter Jesus Christ and grow in faith and friendship with Catholic teens from all across the Diocese of Madison.

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On November 15, 2017
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Diocese of Madison

Frassati Fest weekend for teens to be held February 2-4

WISCONSIN DELLS — High school youth in the Diocese of Madison are invited to attend Frassati Fest February 2-4, 2018, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Frassati Fest is the coolest weekend around for Catholic high school students in the Diocese of Madison. Our planning team has been hard at work planning this year’s event: PURSUIT.

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  • Around the Diocese
On February 17, 2016October 5, 2022
Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Teens ‘surrender’ to faith and fun during Frassati Fest

This story could be all about water slides, but it isn’t.

Ask any teen who attends Frassati Fest every year. They will tell you one of the most memorable parts of the weekend is the water park, but there’s more — so much more.

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On January 20, 2016
Kevin Wondrash

Frassati Fest for teens set for February 5 to 7

WISCONSIN DELLS — The annual Frassati Fest weekend for teens is set for Friday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 7, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Wisconsin Dells.

Frassati Fest provides inspiring catechesis, prayer, good conversation, and an opportunity for teens to dive deeper into the beauty of the Catholic faith with hundreds of their peers.

It’s called “the coolest weekend around for Catholic high school students in the Diocese of Madison.”

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On February 11, 2015March 31, 2023
Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Teens unite in faith and fun at Frassati Fest

“I’ve never known anyone who’s gone to Frassati Fest and hasn’t had a good time.”

That’s how youth minister Andy Schindhelm from Blessed Trinity Parish in Lodi and Dane sums up the “coolest weekend around for Catholic High School students in the Diocese of Madison.”

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On February 12, 2014March 22, 2023
Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Teens grow closer to God, make friends at Frassati Fest

During Super Bowl weekend, hundreds of people escaped the cold temperatures and snowy roads to enjoy the warm and fun comforts of the Kalahari resort and convention center in Wisconsin Dells.

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On December 18, 2013
Lindsay Becher, For the Catholic Herald

Frassati Fest for youth to be held Jan. 31 to Feb. 2

WISCONSIN DELLS — Ask an average high school student about the level of stress they face in their lives, and he or she would have a lot to say.

Teens may be stressed about finals approaching, drama with friends, problems within the family, or how much pressure there is to live up to the expectations of coaches, teachers, and the world.

Young people in their teenage years are supposed to be joyful, optimistic, full of plans for the future, and whether or not they appreciate hearing it, still kids.

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On October 24, 2013
Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Teens encouraged to live ‘God’s dream’

MIDDLETON — The sights and sounds of “panda ball” and mozzarella sticks fresh out of the oven meant it was time to start another year of Cardinal Virtue.

Cardinal Virtue is a Catholic youth apostolate that aims to engage high school students in the Middleton and Cross Plains areas.

The group recently held its kick-off event at St. Bernard Church in Middleton.

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