Nativity, Spring Hill
A Local Fraternus® Chapter in Thompson’s Station, TN
“If a man boasts of loving God, while he hates his own brother, he is a liar. He has seen his brother, and has no love for him; what love can he have for the God he has never seen? No, this is the divine command that has been given us; the man who loves God must be one who loves his brother as well.”
– 1 John 4:20-21
Chapter Leadership
FRAT NIGHTS
The weekly meetings of Fraternus – called Frat Nights – are for men and young men as young as 6th grade. Boys in 5th grade may also attend if their father accompanies them. Frat Night is a mix of recreation, food and the study of the traditional virtues.
Tuesday
TIME:
6:30:00 PM
LOCATION:
Catholic Church of Nativity
MEALS AND SNACKS:
Pizza, Hot Dogs, Chili, Tacos, Pasta…
Calendar
Each Fraternus chapter participates in several activities and excursions. Some of these include weekly activities, Ranch, excursions and more. Visit our Activities page to view what our chapter offers.
EXCURSIONS
From St. John Bosco to Bl. Pierre Giorgio Frassati to St. John Paul II, saints with a particular skill at reaching the hearts of young men know that when you bring them out into creation, they become more open to the Creator. Fraternus Excursions are a chance for men and boys to engage the outdoors in adventure, prayer, and solid formation.
Excursion Dates
Excursion 1 Theme: St. Edward hosts.
Excursion 1 Location: MONTGOMERY BELL STATE PARK CAMPGROUND
Excursion 1 Date: September 30th (HAWC), October 1st and 2nd, 2022
Excursion 2 Theme: St. Rose / St. Phillips co-host
Excursion 2 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Excursion 2 Date: February 3rd (HAWC), 4th and 5th, 2023
Excursion 3 Theme: OLOL hosts.
Excursion 3 Location: Camp Woodlee
Excursion 3 Date: April 14th (HAWC), 15th and 16th, 2023
Volunteer
Organizations are not successful without good volunteers.
Volunteers are the cornerstone of Fraternus. Without them, our organization would not be as successful and influential as it is today. Our chapter is always in need of any help we can get, and we are forever grateful for the time that our volunteers sacrifice for the betterment of young, virtuous Catholic men. There are numerous ways to become involved from helping with the weekly dinners during Frat Night to becoming a Diocesan volunteer. Please contact one of our chapter’s officers to find out how you could help make an impact on these young men.
HAWC
HAWC stands for Honest, Accountable, Willing, and Chaste. HAWC groups, which are for young men in high school, meet in addition to weekly Frater Nights in order to grow in their knowledge of the faith and prayer, but especially as men that lead the younger brothers in their local Chapter.
MEETING FREQUENCY:
DAY:
TIME:
LOCATION:
Weekly
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Chapters with a Bosco Society help to support local expenses like food and facilities, create local scholarships for Fraternus Summer Ranch and support the establishment of new Chapters nationally.
Thompson’s Station, TN
A Local Fraternus® Chapter in
Thompson’s Station, TN
