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Youth Camping Retreat 2011

A wonderful "thank you" goes out to the group of 42 (youth and volunteers) who participated in the Youth Retreat at Camp Hickory this past November. The theme was "Who Are We?". The focus was on who we are as young people in the Catholic Church. They grew in their faith through sessions on the Sacraments, Saints, the Eucharist, Scripture and Youth Evangelization. They also grew closer through activities like icebreakers, 'capture the flag' and a Youth Band concert. The retreat culminated with a Mass in the camp ground's chapel.

Retreat Pictures

Retreat Videos - Experience - Mass - Youth Band Concert

Retreat Experience

Youth Band Concert

Retreat Mass

Feedback

Questions

What was your favorite part of the retreat?

What did you learn on the retreat?

What did you like about the retreat?

What did you dislike about the retreat?

Percentages

Cumulative rating for volunteers: 94% Positive

Cumulative rating for facilitator: 96% Positive

Percentage wanting to participate again next year: 100%

Percentage that received a better understanding of the Catholic Faith: 100%

Memorable Quotes

"I learned how to be closer to God and be the person he created us to be."

"I learned that our faith is in front of us & Jesus taught us that God loves us."

"I understand that Catholic means universal and where we stand compared to other Christian faiths."

"I saw my faith in a different perspective."

"I learned about who we are as Catholics & why we are here. Why it is important to grow in the Catholic faith."

"I understand that God loves us and we shouldn't be afraid of him."

"I learned about the New Covenant."

"That God is always there for you through everything."

"I was better able to understand what the Church teaches."

"I realized that in the Catholic Faith anyone can find light and be saved."

"I was on the borderline between Catholicism & Taoism, but I understand my original faith, Catholicism, better."

"There are many different aspects to our faith."

"There are different ways to evangelize."

YG T-Shirts - We have a winner!

Take a look at our new Youth Group Shirts! 

A special thanks goes out to everyone who gave their input and voted. With your help we were able to take bits and pieces from each shirt and make them into something everyone will be proud to wear. These will only be available for the Youth Retreat initially. If you would like a YG shirt, we can get them for you. Just contact Joshua at 773-278-4808 or email him at youthministry@staloysiusparish.org so that your order can be processed.

For more information, contact youthministry@staloysiusparish.org