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.
It is not by accident that the yellow branch of the FNE family is called Timberwolves! Consider: Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection for their family and may even sacrifice themselves to protect the family unit. They have a highly organized social structure enabling them to enjoy maximum cooperation when hunting, communicating and defending territory. Social creatures, timberwolves have a complex communication system that involves body language, snarling, growling, “dancing,” and howling. Timberwolves are very intelligent animals.
We teach and embrace many of these values as FNE Timberwolves. We stress the importance of the family, the model family Jesus, Mary and Joseph, their own family at home and the FNE family, the timberwolf den.
The strength of the wolf is the den; the strength of the den is the wolf.
Simply put, when your child is missing a meeting or event in the den, and his six misses him, there is a loss, and the child misses out when he is not present with his brothers or her sisters.
In the den, our Timberwolves grow in love for one another, as do real wolves; they protect one another. We have an organized structure through the Timberwolf howl, songs, sign language, and our uniform. We develop intellect, wisdom, discernment and trust through the FNE program, as do real wolves in their way in the great outdoors. FNE Timberwolves discover the great outdoors through camps, especially summer camps and outings.
We encourage you to invite others to discover the exciting and transformational FNE Timberwolf program.
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Reflections
In a world that questions masculinity, how FNE Explorers helps boys grow into strong, faithful Catholic men through camping, challenge and Christ.
Reflections
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 parents choose FNE: a Catholic kids program for boys and girls aged 5 to 22, building character, faith, leadership and outdoor adventure.
Reflections
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
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 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.