Support the organization of events and retreats for children and youth!

Every year, hundreds of children, teenagers, and young adults come to St. Anne’s Mountain to take part in retreats, formation events, workshops, pilgrimages, and gatherings organized by the Franciscan Youth and Vocations Ministry.

Our mission is to create a space where young people can:

• encounter God,

• grow in their faith,

• build meaningful relationships,

• discover their talents and vocation,

• grow within a safe and supportive community.

Throughout the year, we organize events for different age groups — from children to young adults.

Our initiatives include:

Youth Festival
The largest summer gathering for young people at St. Anne’s Mountain. Prayer, concerts, workshops, testimonies, and community life. For many, it is a time of real life change and a return to faith, as well as building friendships, discerning their vocation, and even meeting future spouses. 

Gospel Reflection at Year’s End
A retreat held at the turn of the year. Prayer, workshops, reflection, and community as a meaningful alternative to New Year’s Eve celebrations — a peaceful way to summarize the ending year and enter the new one.

Małagórka — retreats for children
Winter and summer retreats for children. Fun, prayer, community, and first experiences of life with God under the caring guidance of our animators.

Weekend Sign
Liturgical retreats for altar servers, lectors, and masters of ceremonies. Learning, formation, and practical preparation for serving at the altar.

Weekend Way
Vocation retreats for young men. A time of silence, prayer, and discerning one’s path in life within the Franciscan community.

Weekend Well
Retreats for young people seeking answers to questions about faith, the Church, and life. Conversations, talks, prayer, and community.

TAU
Small-group retreats focused on the spirituality of St. Francis. Simplicity, freedom, and the joy of living the Gospel.

FOCUS
Short spiritual retreats held throughout the year (Advent, Lent, end of summer). They help participants pause and bring order to their lives.

M&Ms
An annual pilgrimage of Franciscan communities: altar servers, lectors, and Marian Girls. Sports, prayer, and joyful community fellowship.

Why do we need support?

We want participation in our events to remain accessible to every young person and for financial circumstances not to become a barrier to participation. That is why we need to cover most of the costs through other means, and we need your help. 

We regularly incur expenses related to:

• organizing retreats and events,

• formation materials,

• developing pastoral initiatives,

• technical facilities and equipment,

• music and liturgical arrangements,

• media support and promotion.

How can you help?

You can support us through:

• a one-time donation,

• or by becoming a regular donor.

Regular support allows us to plan long-term activities and develop new initiatives.
Even a small but consistent contribution makes a huge difference.

As a thank-you for your support, you will receive:

• prayer and a monthly Holy Mass celebrated for your intentions,

• a monthly newsletter with updates about our activities and events,

• a surprise gift at the end of the year,

• an invitation for coffee or tea at St. Anne’s Mountain during your visit with us (at any time outside organized events).

For our most committed donors, we also prepare additional surprises and invitations to special annual events.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for every donation, prayer, and sharing of this fundraiser.

Together, let us create a place where children and young people encounter God, discover their vocation, and grow in faith.

Peace and all good!

Franciscan Youth and Vocations Ministry