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Youth Education

YOUTH EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES

I'M AN ORIGINAL CATCHPHRASE

The parish maintains an active education program for its young people.  Starting with Sunday School for three year olds and ending with a youth group for high schoolers.  Fifth graders receive a course on Communion in preparation for First Communion.  Eight and ninth grades attend confirmation classes as well as receiving instruction in Sunday School.  Vacation Bible School is also held either by each church or together.

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Salem Confirmation Banquet April 30, 2025

Zion and Salem each held their own confirmation banquet this year.  Zion held theirs at noon on Sunday April 27 and Salem held theirs on Wednesday evening, April 30.

Isabella M was one of the confirmands.
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New setup!
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Kitchen crew--some of!
Confirmation students served.
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Dylan L was one of the confirmation students.
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Council President David welcomed everyone.
Pastor Marijo was the main speaker.
Pastor Marijo was the main speaker.
Erica mc'd the program and sang a solo.
More kitchen help!
Busy kitchen workers!
Pitching in for cleanup.
Cleanup crew!
Cleanup crew!

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Confirmation Banquet
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Sunday School

Each church has Sunday School for grades k-9 and preschool.  Students sing in church and have a Christmas program and other special activities throughout the year.

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Youth Group

The youth group is open to grades 7-12.  Students have worked at the Mission in Grand Forks, gone on a ski trip, and are currently raising money to attend the national youth gathering in New Orleans.

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First Communion

First Communion class  runs 4 weeks and is taught in the fall. Students  will receive their First Communion  at both churches once they have finished the class.   

About Us

We are a two-point parish serving the needs of a rural, agricultural community in northwestern Minnesota. Our heritage is of Scandinavian descent.

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Mailing Address 

Box 56

Oklee, MN 56742

Location

Zion:  308 Lambert  St,  Oklee, MN

Salem:  29531 180th St SE,  Oklee, MN​

Phone 

218-796-5128 Zion

931-203-4106 Marijo

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