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Events for Youth & Youth Ministers
InSanctity Retreat
May 17-19, 2013
Jubilee Retreat Center in Abingdon, VA
Those youth who live in the southwest area of the diocese are invited to join us for the InSanctity Retreat experience. Using the idea of athletic training, InSanctity will help teens understand the importance of prayer while giving them the opportunity to “exercise” different forms of prayer. Grades 9-12 are invited for an overnight retreat Friday, May 17 through Saturday, May 18. Those in middle school are invited to a day retreat the afternoon of Sunday, May 19. Both retreat experiences will include activities, talks, food, prayer experiences, along with a chance for youth in the southwestern corner of Virginia to come together as a Catholic community.
Youth Registration
Adult Registration
Promotional Flyer (option A)
Promotional Flyer (option B)
Middle School Day Camp
July 15-19, 2013 in Richmond
July 22-26, 2013 in Hampton Roads
Richmond Area
July 15-19, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hampton Roads
July 22-26, 2013
Saint Jerome Catholic Church
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Friday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Middle School Day Camp is a week long day camp experience for youth in grades 6-8. The goal of the camp is to bring middle school youth together from local area parishes to grow in community, understanding of their faith, and relationship with Christ. Middle School Camp activities include games, service, prayer, water sports, community building and fostering a deeper spiritual understanding on specific topics. This year’s theme is “Fit for a King” based off of Matthew 6:33. Youth will learn to take ownership of their faith growing in their identity as men and women of God. The camp is open to all youth who are 5th graders through 7th graders during the current 2012 – 2013 academic year. High school students serve as counselors throughout the week to help with the activities.
Youth Application
Adult Application
Parent Information - Newport News
Parent Information - Richmond
Camp Counselor Application
Promotional Flyer
Steubenville Atlanta Youth
Conference
July 18-21, 2013
Atlanta, GA
Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences provide a unique opportunity to gather with teenagers from across the nation in Catholic community. The conference combines awesome talks, incredible music, praise and worship, time for prayer and fellowship, entertainment and liturgies. Each year the Diocese sends a delegation of high school youth to participate in the Steubenville Youth Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This summer’s trip will be July 18-21. Parishes register for the conference on their own; the diocese coordinates transportation, housing, and hospitality.
Discipleship Week
July 28-August 1, 2013
University of Richmond
Discipleship week is an opportunity for high school youth (rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students) from across the diocese to grow in their ability to be a Catholic leader among their peers. A typical day of Discipleship Week includes keynote addresses, breakout sessions, small group discussion, hands-on activities, free time, daily Mass, and prayer experiences. Youth will go back into their parishes to help as leaders in youth ministry.
Youth Application
Adult Application
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
November 21-23, 2013
Indianapolis, Indiana
Did your parish enjoy the Diocesan Youth Conference this year? If so, consider sending your youth to the National Catholic Youth Conference. Join over 25,000 youth from across the United States for 3 fun and faith filled days in Indianapolis.
The NCYC Initial Communication contains all the details, deadlines, and fees for the NCYC 2013. See below for additional information:
NCYC Forecast Form (Due July 1, 2013)
NCYC Liability Waiver for Youth (Due September 17, 2013)
NCYC Liability Waiver for Adults (Due September 17, 2013)
NCYC Registration Information Collection (Due September 17,
2013)
"This was my fourth year attending DYC, but never before has it made
such an impact on my life. While every year has been fun, and filled
with God and good times, this year I had the moment that every one
of the keynote speakers talks about...that moment where God changes
your life forever."
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