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Annual Events
The DISCIPLES ON THE JOURNEY FOR TEENS AND JR. HIGH - faith sharing will
begin on first Sunday before Ash Wednesday. All of the
faith-sharing sessions will be on Sundays. The session will last 1½
hours and will take place at the Holy Family C. C. D. classrooms. They will
tentatively begin from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. There will be a sign up for
anyone interested in leading a small group. There will be two leaders
per small group. The ages will include 6th through 12 grades.
SEARCH RETREATS in Corpus Christi for ages 16 - 18 yrs.
The weekend starts on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. on
Sunday. This is a great opportunity to meet other Catholics your own
age. Take a break form your hectic schedule to pray and reflect. Ask and
discuss faith questions and talk about your faith with others, or
just get a little bit crazy and a have lot of fun!
JR HIGH GATHERINGS - There are various activities planned monthly for
all the Jr. High students. Watch the bulletin and flyers posted in the
church for updated information.
The PASSION REENACTMENT (WAY OF THE CROSS) - will take place for all the C. C. D.
classes on the last Wednesday and Sunday class. Another
performance is schedule on Good Friday following the Service. All youth
are encouraged to participate in this drama.
SWEETHEART SUPPER - This annual fundraiser is for adults that
would like to treat a loved one to wining and dining. Teens wait the
tables and are at your service. It's a great evening for all.
THE HIGH SCHOOL SPECTACULAR - is a day-long spiritual experience that
you won't want to miss. Teens from all over the diocese gathers for a
day of activities, food, entertainment and an awesome keynote speaker.
Liturgy, dinner and dance are included.
THE SERVICE PROJECTS - Various service projects take place
throughout the year for all ages.
The N. E. T. RETREAT will take place in January this year. Check
bulletin and flyers for dates. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear
the testimonies and trials of young adults. The National Evangelization
Team will be in our area so don't miss this spiritual experience.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE. This year they are
asking for each participant to raise $50.00.
S. T. A. R - Students Taking Action for Respect - Meet monthly
S. T. A. R. CONFERENCE AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY IN SAM MARCOS -
Teens interested in becoming advocates for the Students Taking Action
for Respect will attend this conference to further their training with
effective leadership and presentation skills. At this conference teens
attend workshop which educate them on dating violence, sexual harassment
and other topics that teens are faced with in this day and time.
HOLY FAMILY'S FESTIVAL - is scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. The youth are
responsible for the Flip-It booth, Bean Bag Toss and Clink-O. I will need some
volunteers to facilitate these areas at the festival.
CAMP DAVID - at the Spiritual Renewal Center will begin with staff
preparation in early June. The actual camp for the youth will be that
Sunday through Friday. Then staff will finish up with duties on that
Saturday. The young adult staff for this camp is required to
participate in the leadership training sponsored by the Diocese of
Victoria.
STEUBENVILLE SOUTH YOUTH CONFERENCE in Alexandria, Louisiana will be
in June. Information will be sent
out soon to all leaders and young adults ages 15-19. It is very
important that you sign up for this retreat on time.
NET DISCIPLESHIP WEEK is a retreat for high school ages at the Spiritual
Renewal Center. This retreat will take place in mid-June. I highly recommend this retreat. The National Evangelization Team
facilitates it. This team of young adults travels all over the states
sharing their faith and testimonies with young adults.
TEEN ACTS RETREAT - This retreat is designed for high school
teens ages 13 and up. It will be held at the Disciples Conference Center
near Gonzales or Spiritual Renewal Center in the summer . Teens that are interested in being part of the ACTS team need to
contact Judy Seiler, Youth Minister.
YOUNG ADULT ACTS RETREAT - This retreat is designed for YOUNG
ADULTS AGES 18 TO 26. It will be held at the Disciples Conference Center near Gonzales.
Anyone interested in being part of the ACTS team must have
attended a previous retreat and under the age of 40. Contact Judy Seiler, Youth Minister.
COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH RETREAT in Colorado is scheduled for July.
Only six teens from each parish in the Diocese are allowed to attend
this retreat.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - takes
place in the mornings and preparation for V. B. S. will be the week
beforehand. We will need all leaders to take part in this. Great for
those needing service hours.
ANNUAL SUMMER EL SHADDAI RETREAT - is located at the El Shaddai
Ranch. Teams course, canoeing, volleyball, swimming, companionship and
fellowship. Watch for details!!
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008.
REGION 10 YOUTH CONFERENCE OR THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH
CONFERENCE - These conference are biennial and are for high school
students from regional diocese or from all over the nation. Region
10 and the NCYC are exciting 3 to 4-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for
Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones. The schedule includes
sessions, workshop addressing a wide variety of topics including
Catholic Spirituality and prayer, social justice issues, sexuality, and
leadership. There are also opportunities for reconciliation, liturgy,
and special activities such as concerts, a dance, and comedy club. Teen
will recognize their role in the larger Catholic Church.
YOUTH EXTRAVAGANZA - (previously the Jr. High Fiesta) Come and join other Jr. High
(and older) ages for a day of
spiritual excitement, fun, laughter and talks from nationally known
speakers. Teen leaders from all over the Diocese help facilitate this
day and share their love for Christ.
HOLY EVE - This is an annual parish event that is scheduled on
October 31st. Families are invited for free chili pies and other
refreshments. Youngster place games and a saintly costume contest is the
highlight of the evening. There is no charge for this event that is put
on by the youth of the parish.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE LOCK-IN - Wow! What a night this is! All the
gifts from the Giving Tree are sorted and prepared for delivery the next
morning by all the teens that attend this event. The hard work is very
gratifying and memorable. The evening includes the fun 'White Elephant'
gift exchange which you never know what you will bring home.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AND MASS - This beautiful mass is held on Christmas
Eve at the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Children from the parish re-enact Christ's
birth throughout the gospel reading. Teens participate in the reading,
ushering, altar servers, music and gift bearers.
OPEN GYM - Wednesday's from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Everyone is
encouraged to go to the 6:00 p.m. and meet in the gym for basketball,
volleyball, foosball, ping-pong and other activities. Youth under the
ages of 13 yrs must have adult supervision.
YOUTH MASS - Every 3rd Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass - Youth
are involved in the readings, ushering, gift bearers. Music for this
Mass is performed by Jay Howard, Larry Lahodney, Pat Uresti, and Ross Roussel. |
