Reflections
Every Boy Deserves the Chance to Become a Man
In a world that questions masculinity, how FNE Explorers helps boys grow into strong, faithful Catholic men through camping, challenge and Christ.
Explorers soar to new heights!
The FNE Explorers enjoyed their incredible experience as they explored the world around them through a small aircraft flight! The mix of excitement and a bit of fear was completely understandable when embarking on such an adventure. Seeing houses and cars shrink in size as you gained altitude was fascinating.
Seeing houses and cars shrink in size as you gained altitude was fascinating.
Explorers soon learned the importance of making gentle inputs to control the aircraft and understanding the importance of smooth movements was both challenging and rewarding. The bumpy landing for some added to the thrill of the experience!
At Oshawa Executive Airport
Exploring Oshawa Executive Airport and learning about flight rules and airport operations added richness to their visit and adventure. It’s great that the volunteer pilots took the time to explain everything to our Explorers patiently. This experience sparked the curiosity and admiration of all the participating explorers.
Overall, it was a perfect sunny day to explore the world of flight and discover the possibilities within aviation careers. FNE encourages our Explorers to embrace curiosity, and who knows where it might lead them to a future career?
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From the blog
Reflections
Catholic Fathers: Forming Hearts and Leading Souls to Christ
How Catholic fathers form their children’s hearts and faith, and how dads and male leaders in FNE help raise a generation that follows Christ.
Movement news
Why Your Child Should Join the Federation of North American Explorers
Why parents choose FNE: a Catholic kids program for boys and girls aged 5 to 22, building character, faith, leadership and outdoor adventure.
Reflections
Becoming an FNE Explorer: The Promise as Spoken by Christ
The Promise through Christ’s eyes: a meditation for young people becoming FNE Explorers, and what it means to be called His friend.
Events and camps
Serving with Joy: Explorers and Seniors Unite at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
60 FNE Explorers hosted dinner for 50 seniors at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Markham, Ontario. Catholic youth group service with joy.
From the founder
FNE Explorers and Faith – Our reason for being as a movement by Paul Ritchi, Founder
FNE founder Paul Ritchi on why the movement began in 1999 with 10 Timberwolves, and why faith, the Mass and the Rosary are its reason for being.